Car News
Kia’s green technology advancements
In 2009 a new word entered the Kia lexicon: EcoDynamics. In just 11 characters it sums up Kia’s intention to continue to make cars which are fun to drive, practical, appealing and good value while reducing their impact on the environment. And with the all-new Rio it will reach a remarkable high.
Volkswagen up!LOAD: the small car is very large indeed!
The up!, the smallest new Volkswagen, is a very spacious car. To prove this thesis, employees at Volkswagen Communications made an attempt at an unofficial world record.
Toyota trio out to clean up on RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota will be out in force in this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge with a trio of models demonstrating the breadth of its industry-leading technologies for developing cleaner, sustainable transport.
Putting disabled youngsters in the driving Seat
The successful SEAT Young Driver programme is broadening its appeal still further with the news that it is soon to be made available to disabled youngsters.
Peugeot launches Cold Weather Tyre Service
The Winter months and lower temperatures are not far away, so Peugeot UK is following in the tyre tracks of its continental counterparts by launching its own Cold Weather Tyre Programme.
Jaguar XF continues its winning ways
The Jaguar XF has emerged as winner of the Executive and Luxury category in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Commended by the judges as a 'seriously desirable and sophisticated car', the XF fought off strong competition in a highly competitive segment.
Kia begin to produce the Kia Venga in Slovakia
Kia Motors Slovakia has started to build the Kia Venga alongside the cee’d family and the popular Sportage at its European factory in Zilina, Slovakia. The B-segment MPV model was previously built at its sister company plant in the Czech Republic before production was moved to Zilina.
Lexus fires up the new CT 200h F-Sport
Lexus has added some extra visual muscle, introduced more top-flight equipment features and sharpened up the handling of its CT 200h full hybrid premium compact model to create the CT 200h F-Sport.
Special ‘Autumn deals’ with Mazda’s Motability programme
Mazda is giving its Motability programme a boost this autumn with the introduction of a series of special deals on selected Mazda3 and Mazda MX-5 models for the remainder of 2011 and the continued availability of the Mazda2 automatic model with no advance payment.
Get a grip on winter driving with Skoda
Last year an early cold snap caught thousands of motorists by surprise, and with forecasters predicting yet another severe winter for the UK, it’s more important than ever to be prepared.
UK’s youngest luxury dealer group opens sixth Infiniti centre
Unparalleled customer care is at the heart of the UK’s youngest luxury automotive dealer group which opens its latest Infiniti Centre in Leeds today.
Ferrari 458 Italia wins Performance Car of the Year award
The Ferrari 458 Italia has been awarded the title of “Performance Car of the Year” by Auto Express magazine for the second year in a row.
Ford film stars celebrate centenary at Elstree Studios
Five of Ford's most memorable vehicles to feature on film and television have been brought together at Elstree Studios, London to celebrate 100 years of Ford of Britain.
Vauxhall gets top billing as UK’s number one police vehicle supplier
Vauxhall Motors Special Vehicles has become the biggest supplier of low and intermediate Police vehicles in the UK after winning contracts for six Police regions in a tender process initiated by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA).
Sebastian Vettel’s Infiniti FX to enter production
The Infiniti FX concept designed and built for double Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel is to enter production, Infiniti has confirmed.