Car News
Nissan adds famous ‘C’ for show
The UK designed, engineered and built Micra C+C coupe and convertible will be gaining a third C from the name of one of the UK’s most famous families in a joint project between Nissan’s Paddington based Design Centre and top British designer, Mr Sebastian Conran. The URGE concept which so wowed the crowds at January’s Detroit Auto Show will be making its first visit to the UK, arguably the home of the sports car. The Murano GT-C is an expression of what could prove to be the ultimate all weather, high speed express. What’s more, it uses British engineering know how. Then there’s the race winning Nismo Z, as radical a racing car as Nissan has yet produced. And finally the unique Micra C+C customised by British celebrity and all round glamour puss, Jenny Frost.
Volvo Trucks secures major Hungarian order
Volvo Trucks’ Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has received a major order from Waberer’s Optimum Solution, a transportation and logistics company formerly known as Hungarocamion.
European premiere for new Chrysler Sebring at London Motor Show
The brand new Chrysler Sebring will have its European premiere at the London Motor Show on 18 July together with the new Dodge Nitro, which will be shown in the UK for the first time.
Panda’s city car hat trick!
Fiat Auto’s widely acclaimed Panda supermini, which first went on sale here in early 2004, has just pulled off an enviable automotive hat trick, winning the 2006 City Car category in Auto Express magazine’s Annual New Car Honours for the third year in succession.
Ferrari GB heads for another chequered flag at Spa
This weekend (23, 24, 25, June) the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium will be turned red for three exclusive Ferrari Racing Days with the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli topping the bill. The Ferrari Challenge Dealer Team GB are aiming to follow victory at the last race in Valencia (4 June) with another strong podium finish in Belgium.
Tory MP has key experience
The theft of vehicle keys and three cars from the home of a Conservative MP have highlighted the need to protect keys and not rely on vehicle alarms and immobilisers.
F1 stars gear up for Brands Hatch date
Take one Mercedes or Audi road car. Add a flame-spitting, 500bhp V8 engine, strap it to the most technically advanced chassis on the planet, ramp up the noise levels, install an ex-F1 driver or similarly talented pilot, and shake.
German cars are winners say British company car drivers
British drivers are cheering on German cars, despite the wave of patriotic World Cup fever sweeping the country. Indeed, one in every three British company car drivers would like to drive a German vehicle, according to new research by Lex Vehicle Leasing.
Kia Picanto: best value car in the uk?
Is the Kia Picanto the best value car in the UK? Well the judges at Auto Express think so as they judged it the best Budget Car in their New Car Honours 2006.
Land Rover Discovery 3 honours continue
The Land Rover Discovery 3 has scooped an Auto Express New Car Honour – in the 4x4 Off-Roader category – for the second year running, beating off tougher competition than ever.
Mazda wins ‘Best Roadster’ and ‘Best Compact MPV’ awards
Mazda’s range of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ vehicles continue to impress automotive experts. Three Mazda models have been selected for critical acclaim in the 2006 Auto Express New Car Honours, announced in Auto Express magazine.
Top Note
The new Nissan NOTE has scooped its first award, taking the inaugural title of best Supermini MPV in the Auto Express New Car Honours. In a new category created for the 2006 Honours, the NOTE fought off stiff competition from the Honda Jazz and the Renault Modus to take the title.
BMW M6 Convertible to debut at the British International Motor Show
BMW’s fastest ever soft-top, the BMW M6 Convertible, will make its debut at the British International Motor Show (July 18 – 30). Powered by the award-winning 5.0-litre V10 engine and using a host of F1-derived technology, the BMW M6 Convertible combines all the performance of the M6 Coupé but with the added luxury of open-air motoring.
Jaguar XK wins 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Coupe' awards
Jaguar's much sought after new XK sports car has claimed the prestigious 'Car of the Year' award at the 2006 Auto Express New Car Honours, announced today. The XK Coupe also came out on top in the 'Best Coupe' category, ahead of the BMW 6 Series and the Porsche 911.
Twintop awards raise the roof!
It has a three-piece roof, so it’s more than appropriate that the Astra TwinTop now has three pieces of silverware stashed in its cleverly-designed boot!