Car News

Hyundai i20 Blue emits a tiny 98g/km of CO2
Following on from the successful i10 Blue launched at the beginning of the year, Hyundai has now added another sub-100g/km CO2 model to its range – the i20 Blue. With emissions of just 98g/km CO2, it is the lowest emitting vehicle in Hyundai UK’s product line-up.

Skoda Octavia vRS hits 200 mph at Bonneville
Skoda’s Octavia vRS has become the latest member to join Bonneville’s legendary 200 mph club. The 500 bhp ‘salt spec’ challenger – built to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic vRS performance flagship badge – pushed its way through the 200 mph barrier, four days ahead of schedule.

Chevrolet Miray and Colorado Rally Concepts
Over the course of its 100-year history, Chevrolet has created and refined an array of startlingly beautiful car designs.

BMW 6 Series Coupe prices announced
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe goes on sale 15 October, 2011 with prices for the 640i SE starting from £59,565, the 650i SE from £67,340 and the 640d SE at £62,080 OTR.

Increased specification for BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is now being offered with enhanced standard specification, offering drivers superior luxury for up to £1,770 less.

Two new additions to the BMW X3 range
The BMW X3 now has two new models in its range. Following on from the successful launch of the BMW X3 xDrive20d in 2010, the higher powered, higher specification X3 xDrive30d and X3 xDrive35d are now available.

Kia Picanto 3-door joins the range for the first time
Following on from the recent launch of the all-new Picanto city car Kia is introducing a three-door version to the line-up for the first time since the model appeared in 2004.

Aston Martin One-77 and V12 Zagato set for debut in Monterey
Aston Martin has confirmed the American debut of both the One-77 and V12 Zagato, as the world renowned British automotive brand plans a series of exclusive celebratory events around the famed automotive week in Monterey, California, from 17-21 August.

Land Rover Defender gets a new diesel engine
A new EU5 2.2-litre diesel engine replaces the EU4 2.4-litre diesel for 2011, bringing greater levels of performance and refinement to the 2012 Defender.

Prius Plug-in Hybrid: the cleanest, most advanced Prius yet
Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 15th September.

Cleaner and more powerful engine for new Honda Civic
The new 2012 Honda Civic will feature a cleaner, more powerful and economical diesel engine to deliver lower running costs for owners.

E-types take to the track at Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix
Marking an incredible half-century since the E-type was launched, Jaguar will take part in the Oldtimer Grand Prix held at the Nürburgring, Germany.

Mazda model availability helps fleets beat waiting list nightmare
Mazda is looking to secure significant new corporate business as fleet managers and company car drivers benefit from across the range model availability in preference to waiting for up to five months or even longer for a new vehicle from a rival marque.

MINI’s 10th birthday is out of this world
MINI marks a decade of fun and stylish motoring with a launch into space and the chance to win a trip of a life time.

New Korando leads SsangYong’s return to the UK
SsangYong is ready to return to the UK with a model line up featuring a range of high quality, top value models.