Car News
Seat’s Ibiza ST is a ratings winner
SEAT’s impressive success in UK motoring awards continues with news that the Ibiza ST – the latest, stylish, addition to the dynamic Spanish supermini line-up – has scooped the key ‘Most Rated’ title in the inaugural honestjohn.co.uk awards.
Jaguar XJ wins ‘Most Surprisingly Economical’ car award
The advanced Jaguar XJ has been recognised for its efficiency as it scooped the 'Most Surprisingly Economical' honour at the inaugural Honest John Awards.
Houghton International Horse Trials hit their stride with Subaru
Subaru UK, the All-Wheel drive experts, have teamed up with the Houghton International horse trials once again in 2011, with this year’s extravaganza set to be the biggest and best yet.
Skoda Yeti wins ‘Car of the Year’ award
The multi-award winning Skoda Yeti Crossover has done it again, taking the coveted ‘Car of the Year’ title at the first ever Honest John awards.
Exclusive La Martina and Maserati polo shirt
La Martina and Maserati together: polo and motors, elegance and horsepower. But what they really have in common is the passion for competition, the desire to achieve the best possible results in terms of sport, technique and design.
Climatic wind tunnel helps Audi at Le Mans
Premiere for Audi Sport: theAudi R18 TDI, with which AudiSport Team Joestcontests the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11/12, is thefirst Audirace car to be developed with the aid of thenew climatic wind tunnel.
Rolls-Royce opens new showroom in Malaysia
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the official opening of its latest showroom in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new facility was unveiled by Paul Harris, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific Regional Director, Brenda Pek, General Manager South & East Asia Pacific and Dato’ Michael Ong, Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Kuala Lumpur.
Bentley achieves record sales for China
Bentley Motors has announced that it had sold a record 396 cars in Mainland China in the first four months of 2011. This shattered the previous record – which was set only last year – by a staggering 66%.
Mazda’s 1991 winning car returns to Le Mans
2011 marks the 20th anniversary of Mazda’s victory in the world’s most demanding endurance race, the 24-Hours of Le Mans. In 1991, Mazda became the first and only Japanese car manufacturer to win the race – completing 362 laps at an average speed of 127.62mph.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Aston Martin will unveil the stunning new V12 Zagato endurance racer concept on the shores of Lake Como, Italy at the Villa D’Este Concours tomorrow.
Alonso, Massa and Géné inaugurate the Ferrari Store Spain
The first Ferrari Store on Spanish soil was officially opened today at number 44 Paseo de Gracia in the heart of Barcelona. Watched by a large crowd of Ferrari enthusiasts, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro drivers Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Marc Géné cut the ribbon on the new Store.
Volvo participates in an inductive charging project
Volvo Car Corporation is participating in an inductive charging project. Together with Belgian technological and development specialists Flanders' Drive and others, Volvo Car Corporation is developing systems and methods that need neither power sockets nor charging cables.
2011 ‘Engine of the Year Award’ - four titles for BMW Group
With four class victories in the competition "International Engine of the Year Award" 2011, the BMW Group repeated last year's success, whilst at the same time strengthening its position as the most successful manufacturer to take part in the competition.
Active aerodynamics help new Ford Mondeo save fuel
The latest Ford models use smart new ‘active’ aerodynamic features to cut drag, resulting in fuel savings and reduced emissions.
Volvo car winner drives off in new S60 R-Resign Premium
Volvo car winner Jon Carter, from Kings Way, Royston, took delivery of his brand new Volvo S60 D3 R-Design from Volvo Cars Bishop’s Stortford 10 years after a serious road accident meant he was unable to walk unaided for a year and left him with a fear of driving.