Car News
Leon Cupra will make world debut at British Motor show
Seat has announced that the exciting new Leon Cupra will make its world premiere at this year’s British International Motor Show. The new hot hatch – one of the most eagerly awaited models in this super-competitive area of the market – will make its first appearance at London ExCel on Tuesday 18th July.
Fine tuning sees VX Racing’s prospects soar
Thruxton will see the renaissance of VX Racing’s 2006 BTCC campaign after intensive work over the last three weeks got to the core of the drivers’ issues with the car.
Plan your holidays with help from Vauxhall
If you are already worrying how you are going to fit all the family’s luggage into the car for this summer’s touring holiday, Vauxhall can offer owners of its vast range of saloons, estates and MPVs an instant solution and the chance to save money on roof box and base carrier accessories.
Bartels-Bertolini's Maserati MC12 comes back and just misses the podium
The second round of the FIA GT championship took place on Sunday 28 May at the Czech circuit of Brno. At the end of the three-hour race, the MC12 driven by Michael Bartels-Andrea Bertolini (Vitaphone Racing Team) just missed out on the podium. The Trident pair was just seven tenths off Gollin-Babini (third in the Aston Martin). In second came Deletraz-Piccini (Aston Martin) with Bert-Janis (Saleen) taking top spot. Jamie Davies-Thomas Biagi, in the other Vitaphone Maserati, finished in sixth place.
Bargains for consumers as AutoQuake brings ex-fleet cars to eBay
AutoQuake Ltd has announced that it has signed agreements with three major leasing companies to pilot selling ex-fleet cars directly to consumers through eBay. Each of the fleet companies disposes of up to 10,000 cars each per year.
Porsche Carrera Cup Heads for Thruxton
The fastest circuit on the calendar will be the setting for rounds seven and eight of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB over the weekend of 3/4 June.
Autocar crowns the fastest car in the world
The Bugatti Veyron has been threatening to rewrite the record books since launch last year; this week, Autocar has become the first magazine in the world to measure exactly how quick this £880,000, 987bhp hypercar really is.
One millionth Scenic II rolls off production line in tenth anniversary year
The one millionth Scénic II has just rolled off of the production line in Douai, France – less than three years since its launch. Its timing also offers cause for a double celebration, as 2006 represents the tenth anniversary of the launch of the original Mégane Scénic - the car which trailblazed the compact-MPV sector in 1996 and has topped the European MPV sales charts every year for the last 10 years.
Autocar and Reform reveal Britain's car crime hotspots
Nottingham, Manchester and Sheffield are the car crime capitals of England and Wales, according to a report published last week.
The all-new Skoda Roomster
Skoda’s existing model range is to get even more exciting with the addition of a unique and totally original fourth model. The Skoda Roomster will go on sale in the UK this September. Bringing the Roomster concept car, shown at the IAA in Frankfurt three years ago represented a special challenge for Skoda Auto. Even at the concept stage, the form and proportions of the Roomster met with widespread approval. One of the main reasons for this was the strong exterior design – the Roomster conveys its inner values outwards and, in doing so, also displays its identity for all to see.
Remote control rear sun blind kit keeps motorists cool
A remote control rear window sun blind kit looks set to be the motorist’s must-have accessory this summer.
Car dealers wave white flag on manufacturer standards
Increased manufacturer-imposed standards do not help dealers to sell more cars, the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is warning.
Help save water - care for your car with rain
There’s a common belief that your car drives better after you’ve cleaned it. Summer’s around the corner and what with entertaining the kids, gardening or clearing out the garage, looking after your car is often overlooked at this time of year, particularly if you are planning to drive abroad on holiday.
Euro driving laws causing UK road mayhem
Speed limits - or lack of them - throughout continental Europe are making British drivers take their eye off the speedometer, according to new research from safe driver champion Privilege Insurance.
Don’t get caught offside on the Autobahn this World Cup
As England football fans will be travelling to Germany next month, Churchill Insurance warns those who are planning to motor their way from Frankfurt to Berlin to brush up on their Autobahn Code and check their insurance policy.