Car News

Honda’s Idle Stop now standard on Jazz 1.2 i-VTEC SE
Honda has introduced its fuel-saving Idle Stop technology to the Jazz 1.2 i-VTEC to further demonstrate the company’s commitment to reducing emissions and improving efficiency.

Nissan Juke Nismo makes its world premiere at Le Mans
The production version of Nissan Juke Nismo will make its global debut at the world's most famous race, the Le Mans 24 hour this weekend alongside the pioneering Nissan DeltaWing and Juke-R.

Ferrari 458 Spider and California 30 to debut at Festival of Speed
Ferrari is proud to exhibit the 458 Spider at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, alongside the lighter and more powerful Ferrari California 30, in addition to the flagship V12 four-seater Ferrari FF.

Bentley to take Goodwood Festival of Speed by storm
An exciting new Bentley is set to make its international debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Combining stunning performance with exquisite luxury in the Bentley tradition, the new car appears both as part of the Supercar Run up the iconic Goodwood Hill and on the Bentley Motors stand.

Predict the unpredictable with Hyundai at UEFA Euro 2012
With UEFA EURO 2012 kicking into action in fine style over the weekend, not many people could have predicted the scores from the first round of matches.

All-new Audi RS 4 Avant takes practicality to even greater extremes
The price of epically rapid progress in the all-new, third generation Audi RS 4 Avant has been confirmed this week at £54,925 OTR, and first deliveries of this paradox of practicality and extremity will begin in the autumn.

UK plant to build engines for BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports cars
At the SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf, London, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.

Nissan whips up a new 99 for the summer
Nissan's compact city car has been refreshed in time to keep it looking cool for the summer. The new Pixo features fresh exterior colours, an improved interior and, crucially for tax and toll savings - a drop in CO2 emissions to 99g/km.

Five-door option gives customers more ways to get into an up!
The new five-door Volkswagen up! is now available to order, costing just £365 more than the equivalent three-door model.

Vauxhall hits Cholmondeley with diverse trio
Vauxhall will make its debut at this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power with three landmark vehicles that illustrate the company’s long heritage, as well as its focus on future innovation and driver appeal.

Astra VXR arrives at Rockingham
Vauxhall is using Rockingham motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire to launch its most powerful Astra to date, by holding a special motorsport event to demonstrate the car’s true potential.

Nissan DeltaWing: The Pioneering Spirit of Le Mans
Nissan is set to dominate this year's Le Mans 24 Hours on June 16/17 both on and off the track as it seeks to evoke the original spirit of the famous endurance race.

Vauxhall targets company car drivers with Mokka Tech Line SUV
Hot on the heels of Vauxhall’s recent pricing announcement for the Mokka SUV, is news that there will be a fourth trim line aimed at company car drivers, called Tech Line and costing £15,995.

New Focus ST is first global performance Ford
The New Focus ST will take British Ford dealers by storm this autumn, with its unique balance of outstanding performance, handling, refinement and style.

BILSTEIN releases Porsche 997 damper upgrades
BILSTEIN, the hugely respected suspension manufacturer has released a finely engineered damper upgrade for Porsche’s perennial 911. This time, the lucky recipient is the 997 in its non-turbocharged guise.