Car News

Porsche launches GT3 Cup Challenge 2012

Porsche has announced details of its GT3 Cup Challenge for 2012, which will have a new six weekend, 12 race calendar and culminate in a season finale alongside the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship - and supporting the British Touring Car Championship - at Silverstone on October 6/7.

LUXGEN5 Sedan: An all new executive sedan from the future

LUXGEN is the only car maker in Taiwan to have its own whole-car design and development centre. Having successfully launched itself as the pioneer for Smart Technology with the LUXGEN7 MPV and LUXGEN7 SUV, the car maker is now setting its sights on the battleground of the medium-large sedan market.

Ford maintains UK market lead in November

Ford’s UK market lead was underpinned in November by a significant uplift in commercial vehicle (CV) sales, which saw increased demand for Ford Fiesta Van and Ford Transit, compared with November 2010.

Kia features in YouTube top 10 video ads

The New Kia Picanto advert has been named by YouTube as one of its 2011 UK top 10 most popular video ads. The New Kia Picanto advert featuring a tree swinging, dog scaring cat is listed as 6th against the likes of T-Mobile, ASOS and Google Chrome.

Mazda range now available with ‘no VAT’ and 0% APR finance

Mazda is introducing a special ‘Pay no VAT’ offer on most models in the Mazda line-up, from the Mazda2 to the Mazda6, meaning the Japanese manufacturer’s sporty, dynamic range now starts from just £8,672 (on-the-road). The ‘Pay no VAT’ campaign is made even more appealing by the offer of 0% APR finance over four years with only a 30% deposit required.

Ford models hit the catwalk

Ford has unveiled its latest model, only this time it isn't a new vehicle. Instead a fashion model demonstrated how a variety of Ford Focus car parts could be the subject of a stylish photo shoot.

Vauxhall turns oil burner into tyre burner with new Insignia

Vauxhall’s most powerful diesel engine ever is now available in the Insignia range, producing 195PS and 400Nm of torque, but with CO2 emissions as low as 129g/km.

Get a free winter check with Proton

As the long winter draws on in, now is the time to plan for difficult driving conditions which is why Proton Cars are offering customers a free winter check at its 75 dealerships across the UK.

Renault announces initial details for 2012 Scenic range

Ahead of its UK launch next February, Renault has released initial details for the freshly revitalised Scenic and Grand Scenic models for 2012, including sharper designs, the brand debut of two impressive downsized engines and numerous equipment enhancements.

Latest Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde sets new world record

During the last 101 years, Alfa Romeo has been at the forefront of automotive style, innovation and performance. It was with these key values in mind that the marque created its biggest and most adventurous social media campaign to date – The MiTo Aquabatic Challenge – which saw the latest hot hatch Alfa MiTo become a world record holder.

Subaru BRZ makes world debut at Tokyo motor show

Subaru has unveiled the production version of its highly anticipated BRZ sports coupe. With 200PS and 151lb/ft maximum torque in a car weighing just 1,220kg, the BRZ has been designed for maximum – and accessible – driving enjoyment.

Ferrari 599XX with new Evolution package

The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of an evolution of the extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta, the 599XX. Ferrari has introduced a package of performance-enhancing technical features available to clients participating in the track-based research and development programme for the 2012-2013 seasons.