Car News
Watts wins Porsche Carrera Cup double at Croft
Danny Watts was in dominant form as he won rounds nine and ten of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Croft circuit in North Yorkshire over the weekend (15/16 July). Meanwhile, Pro-Am category pace setter Phil Quaife also completed a double victory.
Lexus to launch new GS 300 Limited Edition at the British International Motor Show
Since its launch in spring 2005, the all-new third-generation GS has been a successful standard bearer for Lexus’s advances in individual style, refined performance, innovative safety and advanced technology. The British International Motor Show provides the platform for the introduction of a new version that develops the model’s appeal even further, the GS Limited Edition (LE).
Toyota reveals new engines for Hilux
A powerful new range of diesel engines and styling enhancements are set to boost the popularity of the latest generation Toyota Hilux. The changes will ensure the Hilux remains a top selling pick-up across Europe, offering strong customer appeal in both the leisure and utility vehicle markets.
Jaguar XJR Portfolio
Jaguar’s long-standing commitment to creating beautiful, contemporary, fast cars is reinforced once again with the unveiling of the new, special edition 400bhp XJR Portfolio. This supercharged performance saloon continues the evolution of the design cues first seen on the striking Concept Eight show car which starred at the New York International Auto Show in 2004.
Corsa buyers get more than they bargained for!
With its bold, stylish design, fun driving characteristics and premium feel quality, you could be forgiven for thinking that Vauxhall’s New Corsa would be more expensive than the outgoing car.
New all-wheel drive Porsche 911 Targa
For the very first time, the new Porsche 911 Targa models that go on sale in November will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive. As with their predecessor (Type 996), the most striking feature of both of these elegant sports cars is the large glass roof and opening rear window.
All-new Chrysler Sebring makes its debut in London
The Chrysler Group is set to inspire the D segment with the all-new Chrysler Sebring saloon, which has its motor show world premiere tomorrow (Tuesday 18 July) in London.
Compact MPV market set to heat up with launch of new Renault Scenic 2006 range
Since its inception in 1996, the Renault Scénic set the ball rolling for the compact MPV market in Western Europe and has been the best-seller every year since then. Even the arrival of innumerable rivals in recent years has failed to dislodge the car from the top of the sales charts, so to ensure its continued appeal, Renault has revised the Scénic II range. Seeking to build on the success of the current two model range, it has raised the bar still further in this hotly contested sector with the addition of a third model - a new five-seater Grand Scénic - offering unprecedented luggage space in this class, in the stretched version which previously only came with seven seats.
Drive-in for perfect summer nights with Renault’s Megane Summer Movies Festival
A sleek, elegant convertible perfect for summer motoring combined with watching a classic movie for free sounds too good to be true but Renault’s Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is making it a reality with the Mégane Summer Movies Festival.
What you drive is a reflection of you
Summer is the season for posing – but you can forget designer labels, expensive sunglasses and tiny celeb-style dogs to boost your street cred, it’s a car to be seen in most of us are after.
GoinGreen announces the new AC drive G-Wiz
GoinGreen, the award-winning retailer of the Reva G-Wiz electric car, announces the arrival of the new increased performance G-Wiz AC.
Chilton robbed of pole with seconds to go
VX Racing’s Tom Chilton set a blistering pace in this afternoon’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship qualifying session at Croft, making his competitors sweat to keep up in the sizzling heat.
VX Racing has the pace at Croft
VX Racing’s Tom Chilton and Fabrizio Giovanardi thrilled the crowds in today’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship races at Croft, North Yorkshire.
SLR McLaren sets London Land Speed record
On Saturday 15 July 2006, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren powered into history by setting the first London Land Speed record at 175.7mph (283km/h).
Peugeot’s Biofuel HDi diesels
Since 1998 Peugeot has engineered all its HDi diesel engines to run on biofuels and showcased this in 2004 with the launch of the one make Peugeot RC Cup Motorsport championship.