Car News
Chevrolet centennial spectacular
One hundred years on the highway is one helluva road trip! And that will be the theme running through Chevrolet’s on and off-track action as the Goodwood Festival of Speed roars into action this week.
Seat roars into Goodwood Festival of Speed
Dynamic Spanish car maker SEAT is making its exhibitor debut at the world renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed this week with a typically youthful, dynamic and adventurous take on proceedings.
Renault Fluence Z.E. UK prices announced
After announcing UK pricing for its Kangoo Van Z.E. and Twizy in recent months, Renault’s electric vehicle charge continues in earnest with confirmation of the cost for the first version of the third model in its zero-emission family, Fluence Z.E. – the UK’s most affordable electric car.
UK-built Nissan Qashqai joins Millionaires’ Row
Staff at Nissan Sunderland Plant are celebrating the production of their one millionth Nissan Qashqai, cementing its position as one of the most successful British-built cars ever.
Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX hatch emits just 99g
Vauxhall has pulled out all the stops to make its latest Astra ecoFLEX one of the cleanest and most efficient compact cars in the UK, using technology like energy recuperation and adaptive aerodynamics to achieve combined fuel consumption of 76.3mpg and C02 emissions of just 99g/km.
Eric Clapton’s Ferrari for sale with Silverstone Auctions
A Ferrari 575M Maranello originally owned by legendary rock guitarist Eric Clapton and subsequently by Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, is coming under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions on 23 July.
Jaguar XF diesel - four countries, 816-miles, one tank of fuel
The new XF, equipped with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine, promises to be the most efficient Jaguar yet produced.
Ford Focus Global Test Drive - £25,000 for four charities
Four charities have received over £25,000 from Ford in recognition of their supporters' participation in the all-new Ford Focus Global Test Drive.
One-off bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents a very special Phantom Drophead Coupé, hand-built by craftspeople at the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England.
Ferrari California Experience
Following last year’s inaugural event at Silverstone Circuit, Ferrari North Europe will once again be partnering with the British Racing Drivers’ Club to brighten the lives of another group of disabled, disadvantaged and seriously ill children.
Lexus lets the sun shine in
Whether the summer turns out to be sun-soaked or typically British, Lexus covers all options with its IS 250C coupe-convertible and a panoramic roof option for the RX 450h SE-I luxury crossover.
BMW M3 CRT
BMW M GmbH will use the M Night event in the leadup to the Nürburgring 24hour race to unveil a spectacular new addition to its model range.
Peugeot and EX1 bring electric excitement to Festival of Speed
Peugeot, a sponsor of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, is demonstrating excitement at this year’s event with an advanced electric vehicle concept – the EX1 – that is capable of record-breaking acceleration, and will be running up the 1.16-mile hill climb, in the hands of Stéphane Caillet and prominent motoring journalists during the weekend.
Renault to offer Z.E. range test drives at Company Car in Action
The Company Car in Action show is set for some French flair combined with eco chic when Renault displays an impressive 22-vehicle range at the Millbrook Proving Ground from 28th to 29th June 2011.
Jaguar reaffirms commitment to Team Sky Pro-Cycling
Jaguar has reaffirmed its commitment to Team Sky by extending its partnership for the 2011 season.