Car News
Focus RS owners get spares lifeline
Owners of the original Ford Focus RS searching for genuine spares now have access to around £1 million worth in a single warehouse.
Lexus supplier to the Prince
Lexus has announced that His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has awarded a royal warrant to the company as Official Supplier to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
Rolls-Royce Phantom App now available on App Store
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the Rolls-Royce Phantom App is now available on the App Store. The Rolls-Royce Phantom App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch allows clients and Rolls-Royce enthusiasts to create highly bespoke virtual models, including the ability to apply unique colour and interior trim combinations.
Limited edition 500 hp Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Porsche launches a new variant of the celebrated and successful racing pedigree 911 GT3 RS this July, offering even more power and greater performance. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 takes all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a serial winner on the race track and moves the GT3 road car programme to a new, higher level.
Over 50 Jaguar E-Types to join cavalcade to Motorexpo 2011
The Jaguar E-Type, one of the most iconic and desirable cars in history, will celebrate its 50th birthday in fine style this summer when more than 50 examples will join a cavalcade to Motorexpo, Britain’s biggest free-to-visit motor show (6-12 June; motorexpo.com).
Ford fleet helps Sussex Cricket go green
The stars of Sussex County Cricket Club (SCCC) are enjoying a new greener way of getting around, thanks to a new fuel-efficient-fleet from Ford and Apex Car Rental.
Mazda supports the RAF Typhoon Display Team 2011
Mazda Motors UK has provided three vehicles to the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team in support of the Team’s 2011 activities. The three vehicles, one Mazda5 and two Mazda CX-7 models, are being utilised by the Team for transporting kit, personnel and computer support equipment for the Typhoon aircraft.
Special edition Seven launches new Caterham chapter
To celebrate its new ownership, iconic British sportscar marque Caterham Cars will build a limited run of Team Lotus Special Edition Sevens.
Team Lotus announce ownership of Caterham Cars
Team Lotus Enterprise has announced that it has purchased British sportscar maker Caterham Cars.
Ferrari to provide the ultimate customer care package
Ferrari is taking the lead in the luxury supercar segment with the introduction of the innovative Ferrari Genuine Maintenance programme that covers all the scheduled maintenance for the first seven years, regardless of vehicle mileage.
Porsche offers complimentary checks for all Porsche cabriolets
To celebrate the start of the summer holiday season, Porsche is offering owners of its open-top models a complimentary vehicle inspection on 4 June at participating Porsche Centres nationwide, to help ensure all Porsche cabriolet owners maximise their open-air driving pleasure this summer.
Vauxhall Astra GTC a reality from June 7
These first images of the GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road, real test cars are now running final validation drives – that’s right, the Astra GTC is officially a production reality.
Vauxhall demonstrates SVA to French police
Following a request via the Department of UK Trade and Investment, Vauxhall Motors’ Special Vehicles (SVS) division has demonstrated its Single Vehicle Architecture (SVA) equipped Insignia to over 100 senior members of the French police and its fleet procurement managers.
LUXGEN neora unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2011
LUXGEN shines in the Auto Shanghai 2011 (The 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition), with the world premiere of its intelligent electric concept, neora, and the perfect presentations of intelligent technology vehicles: LUXGEN7 SUV, LUXGEN7 CEO, and LUXGEN7 MPV EV+.
Aston Martin trumps supercars
The Aston Martin DB9 has trumped its closest rivals to be voted Britain’s favourite supercar, in a survey commissioned by Manheim Auctions.