Car News
Have the Lamborghini of Christmases
Add the Italian spirit of Lamborghini to your Christmas celebrations this year, with a range of limited edition Christmas candles, baubles and even Christmas cards.
A new look for the Proton Impian
Proton’s 4-door Impian saloon has been refreshed and updated this winter having new styling both inside and out, whilst retaining many of the standard features which make it such exceptional value for money.
Avon Tyres to back Caterham Superlight Challenge
Caterham’s premier UK race series, the Superlight Challenge, will benefit from headline sponsorship from Avon Tyres in 2007.
New MINI on sale
The new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S go on sale from this weekend. All 154 UK MINI dealerships are holding launch events to unveil the new car, but many customers will have to wait until the New Year to own one. The order books are almost full for 2006. Approximately 4000 orders have been taken for the new car, equalling the number achieved in the lead up to the launch of the first generation new MINI in July 2001.
Kia European sales set October record
Sales of Kia vehicles in Europe climbed again during October, achieving a new record for the month with sales going up by 11% to a total of 23,252 units.
Maybach 62 S: World's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon
Maybach, the luxury brand with a legendary past, re-established just four years ago, is adding a fourth variant to its line-up in the shape of the newly developed 62 S model.
Vauxhall Astra gets leaner, meaner and cleaner…
Vauxhall’s best-selling model range is getting even better, with the introduction of a new range of engines and some visual changes to further enhance its reputation for stylish design and driving excitement.
Chevy offers Kalos-ally good value!
It’s a full-size supermini, for the price of a city car! Chevrolet has introduced a new entry-level five-door version of its popular Kalos hatchback, offering great interior space and even better value for money.
Continental cold weather tyres come out top
Continental Tyres has been awarded top accolades by four leading German consumer motoring magazines for its range of cold weather tyres. The tests, carried out by AutoBild, AutoBild Sportscars, Auto Motor & Sport and Powercar, demonstrate the excellent performance of Continental’s cold weather tyre range.
Happy 100th birthday Soichiro Honda!
Honda UK would like to wish a ‘Happy 100th birthday’ to Soichiro Honda – our founder.
Make a Note of your own
The simple line-up of the award winning Nissan NOTE has now been extended with a range of packs and accessories. There is something to suit everyone’s budget with tailored sun blinds starting from as low as £70.
Corvette Racing’s V8 wins prestigious award
General Motor’s small-block V8 added another accolade to a long list of honours when Corvette Racing's LS7.R was named the Global Motorsport Engine of the Year at the inaugural Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne, Germany on November 9.
Audi crowned Car Company of the Year in 2006
The seemingly inexorable rise of Audi in the UK and the pioneering design and engineering that spearheaded it have been recognised this week by Autocar Magazine, which presented the brand with its coveted Car Company of the Year Award.
New Clio campaign with Sophie, Ben and Clio Renaultsport 197
Passions run high among the three main characters in the second instalment of the New Clio campaign from Renault as the Britain vs France debate continues apace with the help of the New Clio Renaultsport 197.
Three new LCV products to fuel aggressive growth
Following the recent announcement of the first half financial results for the fiscal year 2006, Nissan today reaffirmed that its light commercial vehicles (LCV) business unit plans to achieve its Nissan Value Up commitments – of reaching 434,000 vehicle sales with 8% consolidated operating profit – one year ahead of forecast in this fiscal year 2006 ending 31 March, 2007.