Car News

Mazda MPS 2.3 turbo DSI upgrades
Following on from the successful release of its MX-5 Anniversary turbocharger conversions, renowned Mazda tuner BBR has developed an exciting range of engine and suspension upgrade packages for the Mazda’s performance flagship Mk2 3 and 6 MPS models.

The new Peugeot 208: re-generation
In the spring of 2012, Peugeot will launch its new model in the ‘B’ (Supermini) segment. The new Peugeot 208 will be available in two distinct body styles; 3- and 5-door.

Subaru BRX Concept to world premiere at LA Show
Subaru Automobile has announced that the BRZ Concept will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto show (November 18-27, 2011).

Kia unveils six one-of-a-kind sports-themed rides at SEMA show
Kia Motors America, the fastest growing car company in the U.S., arrives in Las Vegas for the 2011 SEMA Show with a roster of six outrageous sports-themed vehicles.

Mitsubishi offer wider range of finance deals for i-MiEV
Mitsubishi has announced a wider range of competitive finance offers for their pure-EV, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

Volkswagen GT up! - small but perfectly warmed
Just as the new up! compresses all the virtues of a Volkswagen into a compact city-friendly package, the GT up! concept promises to distil the driving pleasure of the seminal hot hatch, the GTI, into a powerful yet petite package.

Aston Martin completes 2011 Nürburgring endurance season in style
The tenth and final round of the gruelling Nürburgring VLN endurance championship ? the 36th DMV Münsterlandpokal four hour race ? has seen Aston Martin’s Nürburgring Test Centre Team claim second and third in the SP8 class for GT cars over 4.0 litres, to round off a most successful 2011 season.

Bentley secure £3million Government grant to boost R&D
Bentley has received confirmation of a conditional grant allocation of £3 million from the Department for Business Regional Growth Fund (RGF).

Warming winter Porsche servicing offers from Autofarm
Independent Porsche specialists Autofarm is offering modern and classic Porsche owners an attractive servicing package making it easier and cheaper to service their cars this winter.

Toyota iQ goes Vegas-outrageous at SEMA show
SEMA Show-time in Las Vegas for Toyota is all about giving iQ the kind of look-at-me dazzle that’s perfect for the world’s most famous adult playground.

New Ford Fiesta Metal scores in Auto Express top ten
The new Ford Fiesta Metal special edition 134PS hot hatch is in the top 10 of motoring magazine Auto Express’ Performance Cars of the Year 2011. Ford’s supermini ranks seventh amongst 30 finalists, rated higher than entries from Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Maserati and Lotus.
Chevrolet Aveo makes a bungee jump!
When Chevrolet decided to launch the all-new Aveo in the States, it seems they took the word ‘launch’ a little too seriously.

New global Ford Focus - for world's larger and taller population
Launching the new global Ford Focus in 120 countries meant accommodating the different and growing sizes of drivers from around the world.

Volkswagen returns to take on RAC Future Car Challenge
Three Volkswagen models are set to compete in the second RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 5 November, including the prototype electric Golf blue-e-motion which won the inaugural event last year.

Five-star Hyundai Veloster receives class-best safety ratings
The Hyundai Veloster has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The results of the rigorous test process include class-best scores for the 1+2 door sports coupe.