Car News

Tow-tal victory for Volkswagen in Caravan Club Towcar Awards

The Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0-litre TDI DSG has been named the winner of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2012 awards, on top of its victory over 12 rivals in the under £25,000 class.

Infiniti M35h speeds into the record books

Infiniti’s latest new model for Europe, the M35h, has sped into the record books as the world’s fastest accelerating full hybrid. Driven by journalist Tim Pollard and overseen by Guinness World Records, the 364PS petrol/electric saloon covered the standing 400m (quarter mile) in 13.9031 seconds (average of all runs).

Vauxhall RoadTrip app keeps journeys on track

RoadTrip, a new iPhone app that has just been released by Vauxhall, provides drivers with a fast, simple way to track their business journeys.

Toyota readies Prius Plug-in Hybrid for 2012 launch

The new Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of 2012. This headline figure does not take into account Government funding through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme that could reduce the price to customer by up to £5,000: the Toyota has qualified for grant support by meeting the criteria for plug-in vehicles.

Ferrari takes pole position at BCA Nottingham

A clutch of Ferrari’s are set to star in the next Top Car Sale at British Car Auctions Nottingham this Thursday 22nd September 2011.

Goodwood Revival is music to Jeep’s years

A swinging 1950s rock and roll band and a lively dance group were among the musical highlights of a highly successful Goodwood Revival weekend for Jeep.

Nissan moves to speed up electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Nissan has teamed up with leading European utility and electrical vehicle supply equipment companies to speed development of cheaper, smaller, quick chargers for electric vehicle batteries, and accelerate the installation of publicly-available Quick Charge (QC) points across Europe.

New Honda Civic integrated multi-media campaign

Honda Access Europe, Honda’s parts and accessories company have launched a suite of Digital assets to complement and promote their exciting range of products for the new Honda Civic, which launched at the Frankfurt auto show.

Hydrogen refuelling station opens at Honda in Swindon

The UK’s first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station has been officially opened at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Swindon.

Quinze & Milan design Chevrolet for London Design Festival

To celebrate Chevrolet’s centennial anniversary, the car maker has collaborated with design label Quinze & Milan on a temporary installation, involving a creative reinterpretation of the new 7-seater Orlando.

Peugeot urges new car buyers to get a grip

With snow conditions in recent winters becoming increasingly severe, Peugeot has proved its 3008 Crossover with Grip Control is more than up to the job of keeping motorists safe in snowy conditions by becoming the first two wheel drive car to scale the one-in-three steep ski slope at the Snowdome in Tamworth, the UK’s original indoor snow-covered ski slope.