Car News
Land Rover all-new Freelander 2
The all-new Land Rover Freelander 2 redefines the compact premium 4x4 class. New from the ground up, Freelander 2 delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as the class-leading off-road ability of a true Land Rover. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.
Maria Sharapova previews all-new Land rover Freelander 2
Women's tennis superstar and Land Rover driver, Maria Sharapova, 19, was in London today for a pre-Wimbledon Sony Ericsson Women's Tennis Association (SEWTA) party in Kensington, where she gave party guests and on-lookers a sneak preview of the all-new Land Rover Freelander 2.
Free World Cup semi-final tickets right up Lewin’s Alley!
Football fan Mr Lewin Alley of Cheshire has bagged a pair of World Cup semi-final tickets courtesy of Hyundai. Lewin won the tickets after he made a visit to Britain’s oldest-established Hyundai dealer, TWG Hyundai of Northwich, to test-drive the Tucson and new Santa Fe off-roaders.
Ten Top Reasons to Visit the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is now firmly established as the world’s greatest celebration of the history of motor sport.
The Century’s finest Grands Prix cars make a Sand Pit Stop at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
As part of its celebration of ‘Racing for Glory – a Century of Grands Prix’, visitors to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will get the chance to make a unique pit stop – at a sand pit. Ten of the last Century’s greatest racing cars – one per decade, from legendary manufacturers such as Ferrari, Renault, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz - will be sculpted in sand, and put on display on the Cricket Pitch at Goodwood House.
Volvo has an answer to allergy free motoring
For the millions of UK allergy sufferers coping with another summer of streaming eyes and sudden sneezes, Volvo has the ultimate answer with its new Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) which creates the healthiest passenger environment possible and the first car with interior air quality approved by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association.
Avis announces van rental expansion with TLS
Avis Rent A Car has announced a new deal with van rental giant TLS to offer a comprehensive range of light commercials to its corporate customers.
All Toyotas great and bigsmall
Toyota is refreshing its range this summer with new special edition models that span the motoring spectrum from the ‘baby’ of the family, the Aygo city car, up to the mighty Land Cruiser. And the recently launched Yaris gains a new model too, in the form of the stylish, high value Ion.
Supercars line up for Autocar’s London Land Speed Record
The Mercedes SLR McLaren, Porsche 911 Turbo and Corvette Z06 will be just three of the incredible supercars lining up at London City Airport next month, when Autocar will write a brand new performance benchmark into the record books - the London Land Speed Record.
Ford Focus ST and Ford Galaxy take Class Honours at Auto Express Awards
Ford has scooped two major awards at the annual Auto Express New Car Honours 2006.
MPH Classic – brand new classic car show including auction by Bonhams
Over £10 million worth of historic, prestige and performance cars will converge under one roof as the producers of MPH ’06 launch a brand new and dedicated show aimed at classic car enthusiasts and collectors – MPH Classic.
Racing into retirement with a new set of wheels
Forget notions of doddery grannies in clapped out minis – rather than hang up their driving gloves, British retirees are twice as likely as younger generations to buy a brand new set of wheels, according to new research by AA Personal Loans.
Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi diesel
Peugeot has extended its diesel hybrid technology programme, applying it to the popular, stylish and versatile 307 CC Hybride HDi, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in February. This diesel hybrid technological demonstrator highlights the company’s commitment to protecting the environment by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while operating with the practicalities of real world use.
Peugeot complete line-up at British International Motor Show
Peugeot is displaying its entire range at the British International Motor Show which opens to the public from Friday 21 July at ExCeL in the heart of London’s Docklands. One key exhibit is the 907 V12 Supercar concept which first provided design clues for the style identity of the new 207 – that went on sale at the beginning of June.
Thirty six and counting
Ian Goss Services Limited has just taken delivery of its thirty-sixth Ford GT40.