Car News
Infiniti - M people
Motoring journalists’ musical preferences are laid bare today for the first time as Infiniti, the performance automotive brand from Japan, reveals what sounds were recorded onto the Music Box hard drives of its press and VIP fleet by UK media.
Ford challenges Ann Widdecombe to strictly come parking
Ford invited The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe to swap dancing for driving in a Strictly Come Parking challenge featuring Ford's Active Park Assist technology on the all-new Focus.
Caterham Cars enters Chinese market
Caterham’s legendary Seven will be sold in China for the first time after Caterham Cars signed an exclusive deal with new importer, Courtenay Trading International (CTI).
Night fishing on a Goldfish powered by Honda
The latest film in Honda’s Channel 4 campaign stars Ben Hersey, a night fisherman from Devon who uses two Honda BF135 marine engines to power his boat ‘Goldfish’.
Vauxhall lets customers flex their finance
Vauxhall has launched a unique-in-industry finance package which allows customers to tailor their finance to suit their budgets, putting them in the very best car they can afford.
Suzuki ‘up in the clouds’ - highest altitude workshop in India
Maruti Suzuki already boasts the widest sales and service network in India and has now opened a new outlet in one of the most remote areas and at the highest altitude of any car workshop at 3,740 metres (12,200 feet) above sea level, even further up into the clouds than its previous high altitude workshop at 3,505 metres.
Citroen 2CV - still breaking records more than 60 years on
A record-breaking global gathering of Citroen 2CVs is set to take place from 26-31 July at the 19th International ‘Amis de la 2CV’, an event expected to attract over 6,000 examples of the legendary and iconic Citroen model.
Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 slays supercars at Pageant of Power
In the hands of former British Rally Champion, Mark Higgins, Subaru’s limited-edition Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 put on an electrifying display at last weekend’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15-17 July 2011; cpop.co.uk).
Audi Complete makes more sense of servicing and maintenance
Audi Complete - the most inclusive and all-encompassing optional service, maintenance and warranty package in the premium sector - brings five-year warranty cover and highly competitive fixed price servicing and maintenance to the entire range from this week.
Bright future dawns for Ssangyong in the UK
The future of SsangYong as a global vehicle producer has recently been secured following a 70 per cent acquisition of the Korean company by Indian engineering conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, and now the brand’s future in the UK is assured thanks to new investment in the importing company.
Ford Dagenham's third wind turbine takes shape
Ford Dagenham is installing a larger, more powerful third wind turbine, adding to the two turbines already on site. This new addition will double the annual CO2 saving from 2,500 to 5,000 tonnes per year.
Cross Roads Subaru wins top industry award
Warwickshire dealership Cross Roads Subaru, has won the title of ‘Sales Team of the Year’ at the recent Motor Trader Awards.
Simply Mazda 2011 - simply amazing!
Fine weather greeted the first ever Simply Mazda, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, which was a resounding success, with around 400 Mazdas, spanning a range of models, descending on the Beaulieu attraction to participate in the event.
Aston Martin targets growth in China
Aston Martin is pressing ahead with ambitious growth plans for the brand in China after debuting the new Virage and Vantage S in the region and announcing plans for up to four new dealer sites over the next 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz ‘Route to Perfection’ for top industry accolade
The Mercedes-Benz passenger car test drive training scheme ‘Route to Perfection’ has received the top sector prize at the leading automotive honours, the Motor Trader Awards 2011.