Car News
Mazda hits a high note in the Highlands
Mazda is heading for its best ever sales north of the border having achieved a record market share in Scotland for the month of November.
Caparo makes its first appearance at PRI show
Caparo’s ability to deliver a full vertically integrated Tier 1 service, from component conceptualisation through test and development to the manufacture of high performance parts including the logistics of customer delivery, is the key message accompanying the products and services presented by the Caparo group, which makes its debut today at the Performance Racing Industry trade show.
Kia Kue concept to be revealed at Detroit Motor Show 2007
Kia has released a design sketch of its newest concept car – Kue. The Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) will be revealed at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
Have fun on minibikes this Christmas – but be safe!
Traditionally Christmas is a time when many youngsters get their first taste of motorcycling with the gift of a minibike.
New diesel cars could cost £600 more
New diesel cars could rise in price by up to 900 Euro (around £600), according to experts in Europe. That's because air quality limits in forthcoming Euro 5 and 6 emission standards1, supported by a vote in the European Parliament this week, could add significant cost to diesel models. For example, to meet Euro 5 particulate limits, even the smallest car would require the addition of a particulate trap to the exhaust system.
New, improved performance G-Wiz AC hits the streets
The first of the new, improved performance G-Wiz AC drive electric cars from GoinGreen have arrived and will be on London’s roads by mid-December. Launched at the British Motor Show in the summer, the G-Wiz AC replaces the current G-Wiz DC - and costs the same, at £8,299 inc VAT - but offers many enhanced and exclusive features including a class-leading increased top speed of 45mph and a range of up to 48 miles.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder officially Top Gear’s ‘Dream Car of the Year 2006’
The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder has been awarded the title of ‘Top Gear Dream Car of the Year’ for 2006.
Residual values help Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe to open up fleet choice lists
Mazda’s position as the UK’s best-selling sports car brand will be enhanced following the arrival of the MX-5 Roadster Coupe with its retractable hard-top.
Toyota has “the Edge”, winning Employer Award 2006
Toyota (GB) PLC is the national organisation winner of the Edge Employer Awards 2006, receiving £50,000 to invest in training.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe wins Top Gear 2006 award
BBC Top Gear magazine has named the new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe its ‘Roadster of the Year 2006’, in the annual cars-of-the-year awards issue.
Mazda to debut Ryuga concept and Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicle at US show
Mazda has confirmed that it will unveil an all-new concept car, the Mazda Ryuga, and the all-new Mazda Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Monday, 8 January 2007.
Goodwood Festival of Speed: ‘Spark of Genius – Breaking Records, Pushing Boundaries’
The theme of the fifteenth Goodwood Festival of Speed, due to be held over the weekend of 22 – 24 June 2007, will be ‘Spark of Genius – Breaking Records, Pushing Boundaries.’
The Peninsula Hong Kong welcomes 14 new Rolls-Royce Phantoms
The Peninsula Hong Kong has unveiled a fleet of 14 new Rolls-Royce Phantoms – the largest single order ever for this car. Each of the special Extended Wheelbase models has a host of bespoke features and is finished in a unique colour named Peninsula Green.
Prized Top Gear award for new Audi TT Coupé
History repeats itself as new TT Coupé scoops BBC Top Gear Best Coupé Award five years after its predecessor.
Land Rover Freelander 2 named ‘SUV of the Year’
Land Rover’s Freelander 2 has been crowned ‘SUV of the Year’ by BBC Top Gear at the magazine’s annual awards celebration hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.