Car News
Test-drive an Infiniti to Barcelona
Test-drive an Infiniti before March 15 and you could end up being part of the Spanish Grand Prix. As a spectator, that is.
Renault to give one lucky student up to £9,000 towards university fees
As buzz continues to grow for one of 2012’s most eagerly-anticipated cars – the 100% electric, two seater Twizy, Renault has launched a competition with a top prize to delight college and university students alike up and down the country.
Nissan welcomes extension of Plug-in Car Grant
Nissan welcomes the announcement by the Government to extend the Plug-in Car Grant to motorists buying a new electric vehicle. The grant now applies to vans, giving buyers 20% – up to £8000 – off the price of an electric van.
Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line
Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech’s carmaker’s first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.
New Audi A6 allroad quattro has clearance for take-off
The advanced Audi A6 is about to add more brawn to complement its highly sophisticated electronic ‘brain’ as the third generation A6 allroad quattro with its customarily tougher stance and four-level adaptive air suspension makes its world debut.
Aston Martin opens flagship showroom in Shanghai
After significant investment and growth in China, Aston Martin continues its bold expansion, with the recent opening of the luxury British marque’s largest flagship showroom, in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
New Jaguar XF diesel 163 PS goes on sale
A new 163 PS version of the popular and highly efficient XF powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, is set to be launched aimed at delivering greater value than ever before.
Lexus LF-LC named top design concept at Detroit Motor Show
The Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept has proved a head-turning success at the Detroit motor show (NAIAS), being honoured with the annual EyesOn Design Award for best concept car.
MINI takes youngsters out on the track
MINI is delighted to team up with MotorSport Vision to supply a fleet of MINI One models for its YoungDrive programme. The scheme offers children as young as 11 years old (and a minimum of 4' 8" tall) the chance to have their first taste of motoring.
Hottest iQ yet leads Toyota’s custom specials at Tokyo Auto Salon
The 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon – the world’s largest custom car show – givesToyota a showcase for new interpretations of its models, from off-the-wall concepts to race-tuned specials.
Audi takes home a trio of What Car? Awards
Audi scooped three category wins at the prestigious What Car? Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane.
A very special slalom for Fernando and Felipe
The snow-capped mountains of Madonna di Campiglio are more used to hosting alpine skiing champions on their slopes for World Cup downhill races, but today they provided the backdrop to a most unusual parallel slalom race.
Porsche announces a new generation Boxster
The new Porsche Boxster arrives in the UK this spring offering open-top driving enthusiasts a new generation of the benchmark roadster.
The new Seat Ibiza - Dynamic and innovative
The new generation of SEAT’s most successful car to date is here. The new SEAT Ibiza captures the heart with its young, emotional design and fun-to-drive character, and convinces the head with innovative technology and improved functionality and quality.
Vauxhall’s tax-busting Tech Line offers unrivalled standard spec
Vauxhall’s new Tech Line trim, available on Astra and Insignia, offers company car drivers exceptional levels of standard spec, combined with irresistibly low P11D prices and attractive benefit-in-kind tax charges.