Car News
Isuzu unveils 2015 motorsport plans
The Isuzu DMAX Rally Team has announced that it will be competing in the Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship (BCCC) for the 2015 season, using the same Isuzu D-Max that took it to both Class and production titles in 2014.
Honda to introduce world’s first predictive safety cruise control system
Honda is to introduce the world’s first predictive cruise control system known as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC), capable of foreseeing and automatically reacting to other vehicles ‘cutting-in’ to the equipped vehicle’s lane.
Bentley increases speed at Detroit 2015
In Bentley’s most successful market, the company showcases its new flagship model, the Mulsanne Speed, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) alongside the Continental GT Speed Convertible and the Flying Spur.
SsangYong launches Rexton W CSX
SsangYong is gaining a solid reputation for producing strong, comprehensively equipped and extremely well priced vehicles, and its new Rexton W CSX brings a robust and purposeful contender to the light commercial vehicle sector.
Aston Martin exhibits at the London Classic Car Show
Aston Martin is lining up a selection of its heritage and modern sports cars as it prepares to takes its place at the inaugural London Classic Car Show.
Leon ST Cupra 280: Seat’s high performance estate
Seat has begun a new chapter with its iconic Cupra sub-brand through the unveiling of its first ever high performance estate, the Leon ST Cupra.
Kia Soul EV range test: The results
Since the Kia Soul EV's UK launch in October 2014, its homologated range of 132 miles has been a positive talking point as it brings a new benchmark to its class. To prove this statement of excellence, Kia Motors UK set up a real-world range test, neutrally conducted by external eco and green car experts, Next Green Car.
Volvo takes cross country brand into saloon territory
Volvo Cars is stepping up to meet the demands of its core customers with the unveiling of the exciting S60 Cross Country at the Detroit Auto Show.
Demand for Bentley continues to grow
Bentley strengthened its position as the world’s most sought after luxury car brand after announcing 2014 as the company’s record breaking year. 11,020 cars were delivered, a 9% growth on the 2013 figure of 10,120 cars.
MINI celebrates record UK sales in 2014
MINI recorded record sales in the UK in 2014. In total, 53,661 MINI models found homes with UK buyers last year – 1,728 (3.3 per cent) more than the previous record set in 2013. MINI’s market share in the UK was 2.17 per cent, making it the biggest market for the brand in the world (by that measure).
Aston Martin Racing launches landmark Evolution Academy
Aston Martin Racing is launching a young driver programme, the Evolution Academy, which offers a coveted 2016 Aston Martin Racing works driver contract to the most successful participant of the season.
Subaru announces sales increase of 23% and new models for 2015
Subaru has announced a 23% year-on-year growth in UK sales in 2014 and an 8.6% increase in new car registrations in December - outperforming Britain’s buoyant new car market and helping the brand to increase market share.
2014: A bumper year for Nissan in the UK
Nissan recorded its best ever sales year in 2014 with 138,338 cars sold in the last 12 months. This represents a 17% increase over 2013’s figure of 117,967.
Land Rover launches year of Defender celebrations with giant 1km sand drawing and limited editions
Land Rover has gone back to the place where it all began to start a year-long celebration of the iconic Defender. A unique 1km sand drawing at Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey, UK, marks the launch of three exclusive limited edition models and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Defender story.
Jeep vehicle sales exceed 1 million units in 2014
The Jeep brand recorded sales of more than 1 million units across the globe in 2014, setting a new all-time record for the third consecutive year. Sales of 1,017,019 Jeep vehicles bettered the brand’s 2013 record of 731,565 by 39 per cent.