Car News
Fast and furious Honda action at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Honda will be setting thrilling new challenges and encouraging visitors to get involved in some racing of their own at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Look no hands - Bluetooth kit adds more value to Polo range
Customers buying a new Volkswagen Polo will now get value worth talking about (even if they’re alone in the car), thanks to the addition of standard Bluetooth hands-free phone connection kits on all models above S specification.
Citroen shifts into racing gear for Goodwood Festival of Speed
Citroen is showcasing the very best of its stylish flair, ‘Creative Technologie’ and racing pedigree at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the DS3 WRC in action; the UK premiere of DS4 Racing concept and a display of the brand’s award-winning line-up including the recently launched New DS5.
Vauxhall Mokka SUV pricing announced
Vauxhall will expand its already broad range later this year with the addition of the Mokka SUV, which is available to order from today at a starting price of just £16,995.
Fiat 500 hits the 100,000 UK sales mark
Further proof of the Fiat 500 city car’s outstanding success in the UK was revealed today with the news that the 100,000th example was sold here last month – just four and a half years since its launch.
UK show debut for all-new Kia cee’d at Motorexpo
The all-new Kia cee’d will be one of the Kia’s latest models available for visitors of the 2012 Motorexpo to test drive during the week-long event, that gets underway on 11 June.
Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost sets 16 world speed records
Ford’s new 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine in the Ford Focus has proved its surprising performance by setting 16 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) world speed records over distances from 0.6 miles to 2,550.5 miles.
All-new Audi A3 hits home with best ever specification
A breakthrough in premium compact hatchback quality and capability is about to be made as the all-new Audi A3 opens for UK ordering in its three-door form with prices starting from £19,205 OTR.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT - Enhanced driving dynamics
The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT boasts enhanced driving dynamics and even better race track performance. With a maximum output of 591 hp, the optimised AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission and redeveloped AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension, the SLS AMG GT – which is available both as a Coupé and a Roadster – has raised the bar even higher.
Alfa Romeo offers £500 extra trade-in allowance to drive away a Giulietta
Alfa Romeo is to offer prospective buyers of the stylish 5-door Alfa Giulietta, an additional £500 over and above the CAP or Glass’s Guide trade-in valuation on their old car this June.
UK BMW engine plant builds three-millionth engine
Today, the three millionth engine has been produced at the BMW Group’s UK engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.
Mercedes-Benz and Holler are getting sociable
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed specialist digital and social media agency, Holler, to assist with the automotive brand’s social engagement activity.
Innovative Skoda Citigo on sale now
One of the most important new models in the history of Skoda is now officially on sale.
American icon with quality and luxury as standard
Although instantly recognisable as a motoring icon, the 2012 Chrysler 300C, which goes on sale in the UK on 14 June, is new in every respect.
New BMW M3 and M5 M Performance Editions
Two exclusive new M Performance Editions for the BMW M3 and BMW M5 are being built by BMW M GmbH solely for the UK market.