Car News

Triple triumph for Skoda Superb Estate
The Skoda Superb Estate has made it a hat-trick of wins in the annual awards from respected magazine Diesel Car.

Peugeot RCZ wins DieselCar Sports Car award
The Peugeot RCZ HDi 163 has again beaten stiff competition to win the much-sought-after DieselCar Sports Car award, out-classing the MINI Roadster and Vauxhall Astra GTC into runner up spots.

Suzuki makes a Splash when it’s time for an MOT
An analysis of 24.5 million MOT records by Consumer Champion honestjohn.co.uk has revealed that out of cars selling more than 1,000 units per annum, the Splash model is the car least likely to fail its first MOT at three years old, scoring a 90 per cent first pass rate. Suzuki also has two other models in the top ten with Jimny and Grand Vitara scoring 89 and 88 per cent respectively.

Mazda CX-5 compact crossover introduces SKYACTIV technology
The ground-breaking all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover, which made its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, on sale from 18 May in the UK with an 18-strong model line-up, competitively priced from £21,395 to £28,795 OTR.

The last remaining right hand drive Saab 9-3 Convertibles for sale
Saab Parts UK has successfully secured the sale of the last remaining 26 right-hand drive MY12 Saab 9-3 Convertibles for UK customers.

Citroen’s Facebook crowdsourced C1 Connexion special edition
The most popular configuration of the C1 Connexion special edition, which will be put into production later this year, has been revealed. The crowdsourced Citroen C1 is the first production vehicle in the UK created as part of a collaboration with Facebook.

Ferrari Owners’ Clubs to gather in Belfast for Titanic Tour
Ferrari Owners’ Clubs from Ireland and Scotland will meet for the first time in Belfast on Saturday (12th May) for a special Ferrari event on the world’s most iconic slipway.

Vauxhall Astra VXR: Torque in-gear without the torque-steer
Vauxhall’s new Astra VXR will incorporate motorsport know-how in its transmission and deliver a class-leading 400Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds and robust mid-range performance when it arrives in the UK this July.

Peugeot extends Just Add Fuel scheme to young drivers
Young drivers are now, more than ever, feeling the financial challenge of owning a car and this, along with ever increasing costs associated with motoring, means fewer young people are buying and maintaining vehicles.

Fiat 500 back in the top 10 best sellers list
The enduring popularity of the Fiat 500 has been demonstrated once again, after official figures have revealed the iconic city car has forced its way back into the overall Top 10 new car registrations list for last month.

Peugeot 208 R2 Rally Car
To follow and build on the successful achievements with the emblematic 205, 206, 207, Peugeot has applied its expertise, utilising the ‘spirit of re-generation’ that combines all of their best features to produce the Peugeot 208.

Subaru BRZ named ‘Car of the Year’ by VDI
The Subaru BRZ has been named by Vehicle Dynamics International magazine as ‘Car of the Year’.

Mazda’s aftersales service is geared up for SKYACTIV technology
With the launch of the all-new Mazda CX-5 imminent – featuring for the first time on a production model, Mazda’s innovative SKYACTIV technology – Mazda Authorised Repairers are geared up for the new technology.

Isuzu D-MAX pulls the crowds at the CV Show
Isuzu saw a record number of attendees visit its stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, with the company taking more than 250 expressions of interest for its all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up which premiered at the event.

Sunshine offers from Hyundai
The rain may still be pouring but Hyundai is ushering in the summer with some attractive PCP deals which offer outstanding value across the range.