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Lexus CT 200h awarded top Euro NCAP safety rating

The Lexus CT 200h has emphatically proved its safety credentials with a top five-star rating from Euro NCAP. The organisation’s independent crash testing of the new full hybrid luxury hatchback produced an overall score of 83 per cent, well above the benchmark for gaining the top ranking.

New Kia Picanto - the small car, grown up

The new, second-generation Kia Picanto goes on sale in the UK on 17 June and sets out to prove that small cars can offer more of everything without ballooning in size and cost.

Audi Sport launches Facebook page

Audi Sport is now present on the social network "Facebook" website just in time for the 24 hour race at Le Mans on June 11/12. The new virtual meeting place attracted more than 1,000 motorsport fans within a few hours.

Suzuki Swift DDiS

Suzuki has announced the addition of the low emissions 1.3-litre DDiS model to the recently launched Swift range. Available in all 148 Suzuki dealerships from June 1, the Swift DDiS uses a new 75PS 1.3-litre engine, offers low emissions of 109g/km with combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, giving an estimated driving range of more than 500 miles.

Five-star crash test rating for Volvo V60

Euro NCAP has awarded the Volvo V60 an overall five-star crash test rating, together with a maximum 100% score for Safety Assist.

Ferrari officially debuts in India

Starting from today all the Ferrari enthusiasts and clients in India can count on the official presence of Ferrari in the country, 58th market of the Prancing Horse, as the first dealership in the heart of New Delhi opens its doors.

Audi connect also in Audi R18 TDI

The brand with the four rings bundles all applications and developments connecting today's and future Audi models with the internet, the owner and the infrastructure under the term "Audi connect." Motorsport is also a pioneer in the area of connectivity solutions.

Mitsubishi supports ‘Source London’ scheme

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are to support the launch of the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson’s scheme to implement electric charging points across London.

LEAF drivers in London can power up for free

Charging a Nissan LEAF in London has become simpler and cheaper with the launch of the Source London charging network. To mark the start of the initiative, Nissan is providing LEAF owners across the capital with access to the charging points for free.

Allan Mcnish gets animated about Le Mans in 3D

New 2.5-minute 2D and 3D film premiering during Saturday’s Champions League Final brings the experience of endurance racing for Audi vividly to life.

Mazda3 reaches three million units produced globally

Mazda customers’ compact family car of choice, the Mazda3, has reached three million cumulative production units on 26 April 2011, declared Mazda Motor Corporation.

Free MOT test for all Saab owners

Iconic car manufacturer, Saab, is proud to offer its customers free membership to the Saab Service Club, a loyalty scheme that provides a host of exclusive benefits including free visual health checks and discounts on parts, servicing and Saab accessories.