Car News
Rolls-Royce opens new dealership in Montreal
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new dealership in Montreal, the third franchise to be established in Canada. The move heralds a return to Quebec for Rolls-Royce after an eight year absence.
Audi uses Le Mans to showcase technology
Not only the three Audi R18 TDI cars attracted attention at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The e-tron Spyder concept car and the Q5 hybrid quattro road car are proving Audi’s expertise at Le Mans off the track and aside from the racing action as well.
Audi launches ground-breaking app for Le Mans fans
Somo, Europe’s leading, independent mobile marketing agency and Audi, announce the launch of the Audi 24H app across iPhone, iPad and Android in support of its presence at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour endurance sportscar race.
Subaru smashes Isle of Man lap record with standard WRX STI
The long-standing road-car lap record for the Isle of Man TT circuit has been comprehensively smashed in a production-spec Subaru WRX STI saloon.
Vauxhall’s sizzling summer savings
Summer savings just got hotter as Vauxhall can now offer customers 20 per cent off a brand new Vauxhall. Buyers can expect savings of nearly £5,000 on the Brit-built Astra Sports Tourer or drive away a new Corsa 5-door SRi 1.7 CDTi 16v and save £3,465.
Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy
Ahead of its world debut next weekend at the World Series by Renault, Nurburgring meeting in Germany, the French marque has unveiled its fastest ever road car, the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy.
BMW 3 Series sedan engines
For 36 years now, the BMW 3 Series has profited more than almost any other model series from its fascinating drive technology.
Top family car games
After a nationwide search to find the country’s favourite family car games, iconic car maker Saab reveals ‘Backseat Face Snap’ as the winner.
Mitsubishi supports calls to suspend VAT on electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has announced its full support for motoring journalist Quentin Willson and the RAC, who are calling for the government to suspend VAT on all pure-electric vehicles (EVs).
Volvo animal detection system
Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class - champion of refined efficiency
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class sets a new benchmark in the SUV world. Its enhanced fuel consumption and emission figures are especially impressive.
Ferrari and Puma announce long-term partnership extension
Ferrari and PUMA announced a long-term extension to their partnership. The global sport-lifestyle brand will continue to be the official licensing partner for Ferrari branded products and the official supplier of team and racewear for Scuderia Ferrari.
All-new Nissan Qashqai to be designed and built in Britain
At a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron, the president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., Carlos Ghosn, announced that workers in Britain will design, engineer and build the next version of the best-selling Nissan Qashqai.
Aston Martin Rapide production
Aston Martin has confirmed that production of the four-door sports car; Rapide will move to the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, UK in the second half of 2012.
World-class British athletes team up with Honda
Cyclist Ed Clancy, gymnast Beth Tweddle, javelin thrower Goldie Sayers and swimmer Jazmin Carlin have joined with Honda (UK) to form the Power of Dreams Team to inspire others to follow their ambitions.