Car News
New finance deals sweeten Seat’s Copa pot
SEAT is cementing its impressive sales successes so far this year with the launch of great new finance deals and enhanced offers on its biggest-selling cars.
Chevrolet to celebrate 100 years at Ace Cafe
The iconic Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year, and to celebrate in style Chevrolet UK is backing an evening of celebration at the world-famous Ace Cafe, on London’s North Circular Road.
Chevrolet Cruze hatchback launched at Donington Park
While Donington Park successfully hosted the British round of the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) just last weekend, at the very same time UK motoring journalists converged on the Leicestershire venue, as Chevrolet launched their all-new Cruze hatchback, utilising the flowing country roads around Donington to evaluate the new car.
Ford moves towards all-digital in-car entertainment
Cassette tapes that once revolutionised in-car audio entertainment were driven out of the dashboard by the compact disc revolution.
Toyota gives new Yaris a sharper styling focus
In designing the new Yaris, Toyota has produced a look that is bolder, sharper and more dynamic, while remaining true to the principle of “compact outside, spacious inside” that has characterised the car since the original model broke cover in 1999.
Skoda is the UK’s most satisfying car brand to own
The Czech manufacturer has ranked number one in the 2011 ownership survey by highly respected consumer publication Which? Car. Skoda scored a top-ranked satisfaction rating of 88.4 per cent, putting it ahead of every other car manufacturer in the survey.
Volvo XC brand establishes itself in the used market
More that ten years after its launch, the Volvo XC (Cross Country) brand has established itself in the highly competitive 4x4/SUV sector by achieving consistently strong residual values at auction.
Vauxhall Astra GTC: far more than just a 3-door Astra
Vauxhall’s mid-size coupe challenger caused a stir when it became available to order in June. With a starting price of just £18,495 and dramatic styling from a design team led by Brit, Mark Adams, the GTC is set to wow UK customers and rock the established front runners in its class – the Volkswagen Scirocco and the Renault Megane Coupe.
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
Spectacular design, technology transfer from the world of motorsport and driving dynamics at the highest level; the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model.
BMW Festival at the HMC
The largest gathering of BMWs in the world will descend on the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 14 August when it hosts the annual BMW Festival.
Rolls-Royce celebrates centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy
On Friday 15 July 2011, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy with an historic event.
2 millionth Hungarian-made vehicle rolls off the line at Magyar Suzuki
The two millionth Hungarian-made Suzuki recently rolled off the production line in the Esztergom plant of Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC).
Fiat Panda now with Euro 5 engines
Fiat’s evergreen Panda has reinforced its impressive environmental credentials with the recent introduction of Euro 5 engines across the city car range.
Fiat 500 wins the Compasso d'Oro ADI award
The Fiat 500 has just won the Compasso d'Oro ADI (ADI Golden Compass), Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award.
Ellesmere Port Plant produces 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer
The 100,000th Astra Sports Tourer left the production line at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port Plant in Cheshire (UK) today.