Car News
Aston Martin announces new collaboration with Zagato
Aston Martin announces an exciting new collaboration with renowned Italian design house Zagato in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato. The first product of this renewed working partnership will be shown for the first time at the famous Villa D’Este Concours on 21st May 2011, with a racing debut at Nürburgring later in the month.
Volvo supports United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety
Volvo Car UK joins road safety experts and MPs to set blueprint in the UK for safer roads over next 10 years.
Peugeot wins a brace of Diesel Car awards
Peugeot has further cause to celebrate after scooping a brace of accolades in the coveted Diesel Car Magazine, ‘Car of the Year Awards 2011’.
Citroen DS3 named Car of the Year by Diesel Car Magazine
Diesel Car magazine has acclaimed the Citroen DS3 with two highly prestigious honours in its annual awards: Best Small Car and overall Car of the Year 2011. With diesel-powered cars from every market segment eligible for the Car of the Year title, Citroen’s premium quality supermini shone brightly to earn this latest top accolade.
Jaguar XF wins Best Executive Diesel Award
The Jaguar XF has once again won the Best Executive Car category in the Diesel Car Magazine Awards – the fourth time the British-built XF has scooped the award.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model – the Golf GTI Edition 35.
Kia Sportage claims another victory
Diesel Car magazine has named the Kia Sportage “Best Crossover” in its annual Car of the Year issue – the fifth such title won by Kia’s compact SUV in the UK in less than a year.
Ford double at 2011 diesel car awards
The all-new Ford Focus and refined Mondeo have earned Ford a pair of top awards from Diesel Car magazine.
Ford Focus ST on track - prototype testing underway
If a new Ford Focus with an eye-catching paint job, ground-hugging suspension, big wheels and tyres and a tell-tale central rear double exhaust passes you on the autobahn, chances are you have seen one of the development prototypes for the new high-performance Focus ST launching next year.
Renault toughens qualifying criteria for its eco2 signature
Since 1995, Renault has pursued an environmental policy that seeks to factor in environmental impacts at each stage of a vehicle’s life cycle.
Get the ‘job’ done by stealing the show at Simply Italian 2011
On Sunday 22nd May, the first Simply Italian event is set to launch at Beaulieu with a line-up of vehicles poised to stir up a fiery passion for all things Italian. This promises to be a great day out, and a fantastic opportunity for families and enthusiasts alike to celebrate the fine Italian craftsmanship and beautiful designs that make Italian motors so unique.
MINI John Cooper Works WRC to make British debut
Dani Sordo will drive the MINI John Cooper Works WRC on its British debut this weekend at the Cornbury Park Rally Show, fresh from securing a superb sixth place finish at Rally Italy and where the MINI WRC Team made its first ever appearance.
‘Pay as you go’ warranty for Volkswagen owners
Mondial Assistance UK has introduced a new range of pay as you go warranty options for Volkswagen drivers to suit different driving needs and budgets, with the launch of a new extended online Extended Warranty product.
Six Skoda Fabia Super 2000s to appear at Corsica Rally
In Mladá Boleslav, Six Skoda Fabia Super 2000s in total are going to appear on the start line of the Corsica Rally (12-14 May, 2011), the third event of this year's IRC series.
First official Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid test drive in Berlin
The first official road test drive with the unique Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will take place at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin (18-22 May 2011).