Car News

Ford B-MAX proves a hit in first weeks on sale
Over 1,000 Ford B-MAX models have been delivered to customers, proving the appetite for this stylish new entrant to the B-MAV segment is strong.

British built models help Nissan boost fleet sales
The strong performance of Nissan’s British built models with company car drivers has seen fleet sales increase by 9% in the first 10 months of 2012. Up until the end of October, Nissan sold 43,918 cars taking a 5% share of the UK fleet market.

The Mini Paceman
The MINI brand is once again combining the expansion of its model range with a foray into a new vehicle class. Indeed, the MINI Paceman is the first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small and compact segment.

Infiniti Centre Hull opens up for business
The Infiniti Centre in Hull is now officially open and to mark the occasion a celebratory evening took place at the redeveloped site.

Ford begins production of new Fiesta
Ford has started volume production of the new Ford Fiesta ahead of the latest version of Britain’s best seller debuting in UK dealerships from January.

New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series
Mercedes-AMG presents the high-end super sports car version of the gull-wing model, the new SLS AMG Coupe Black Series.

Introducing the Mii ‘Miinx’ - it’s a bit piink
Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction.

Caterham adds to Seven range with Supersport R
Caterham has added to its iconic range of Sevens, giving the acclaimed Supersport a steroid-induced brother – the two-litre Supersport R, which packs 180bhp and track-bred dynamics.

Ferrari F12berlinetta wins Evo magazine’s “Engine of the Year”
The Ferrari F12berlinetta has today been honoured with another prestigious award – this time from EVO magazine which nominated the 6.3 litre V12 engine as their “Engine of the Year”.

The all-new Volvo V40 range
The all-new Volvo V40 range has given its premium hatchback competition its toughest test yet, thanks to a unique blend of low-emission luxury with no restrictions on equipment or specification level.

Unique SKYACTIV technology gives all-new Mazda6 an RV boost
Residual value forecasts for the all-new Mazda6 put the model comfortably ahead of those for key fleet competitors.

New Clio scoops 2012 ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ award
Just weeks after claiming the RTL/Auto Plus ‘Best Production Car’ prize at last month’s Paris Motor Show, New Clio has scooped another international award in the form of the 2012 ‘Golden Steering Wheel’

Ferrari F12berlinetta wins top German car magazine award
The F12berlinetta has won the Coupés/Cabrios category in the prestigious 2012 Goldenes Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) awards organised by German car magazine Auto Bild in conjunction with the Bild am Sonntag newspaper.

Ferrari Enzo leads ‘prancing horse’ parade
One of the world’s most amazing supercars – a Ferrari Enzo – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at The Footman James Classic Motor Show.

Lexus keeps a step ahead with new CT 200h Advance
The season for giving may still be more than a month away but Lexus is already demonstrating its goodwill spirit with the introduction of the new CT 200h Advance, a model that comes with a prestige equipment specification at a high value price.