Car News
Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition unveiled in Shanghai
The Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition – the most luxurious Range Rover ever – will be unveiled for the first time in China and North America. Only 500 units of this Limited Edition vehicle will be commissioned globally, with each car crafted to customer order only. Already, more than 150 orders for the Ultimate have been taken in China and more than 50 in the United States.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase unveiled in Shanghai
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its new Ghost Extended Wheelbase model for the first time at the 14th Auto Shanghai Motor Show on Tuesday, 19 April 2011.
Subaru XV concept unveiled at Shanghai show
The Subaru XV concept is launched at the Shanghai motor show today (April 19-28), a design concept car that defines a new generation of crossover vehicle, blending traditional SUV practicality within a fashionable form.
Kia K2 heralds new Rio at Shanghai show
Kia Motors and its Chinese joint venture partner, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show – heralding the all-new Kia Rio due to arrive in Europe in the late summer.
Land Rover Legacy Project celebrates 71-year history of Solihull factory
On Wednesday 20 April, invited guests will attend a Reception at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, near Warwick. The event is to thank all those who contributed to last year's Land Rover Legacy Project and to view the project's travelling exhibition.
Peugeot launches new customer channel via Twitter
Peugeot UK launches a new customer service channel on Twitter, @PeugeotCare, in April 2011. The new channel supplements Peugeot’s existing telephone and email customer response service and will allow the automotive brand a link with its customers in a forum where common queries can be displayed, shared and responded to, in an easy-to-access environment.
Motorpoint offers extra discounts on iconic TF LE500 sports car
Motorpoint has marked the return of car production by MG to Longbridge by offering the extremely rare MG TF LE500 for only £9,999.
Kia awarded place on the Buying Solutions framework agreement
Kia has been awarded a place on the vehicle purchase framework agreement (RM859) from Buying Solutions – part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office – to offer Kia vehicles to central government departments and other public sector bodies such as NHS Trusts and local councils.
McLaren scoops Vehicle Dynamics International Awards
The winners of the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards have today been announced, with McLaren Automotive scooping two prestigious Awards in the year that it launched its eagerly awaited new MP4-12C supercar.
Drivers are as passionate as ever about their MGs and Rovers
Recent results from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) show that there are still nearly one million MG and Rover cars on the road. These figures demonstrate the longevity of MG Rover cars and the continued success of parts specialist XPart in keeping these highly regarded vehicles on the road.
Skoda celebrates 20 year partnership with Volkswagen Group
Time flies when you’re having fun, but it also passes quickly when, like Skoda, you’re busy and successful. This month – 16th April 2011 to be exact – marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Czech car maker formally becoming part of the Volkswagen Group.
New generation Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai on the eve of the city’s motor show, marking a new era in this iconic car’s history. The latest generation moves away from design of the New Beetle of 1998 and instead draws on cues from the original and Beetle Ragster concept shown in Detroit in 2005.
Proton offers up to £1,200 deposit allowance towards new Proton
With the price of motoring ever on the increase, Proton knows that savings really count. Proton has therefore developed a series of generous deposit allowances towards the purchase of a new Proton, when bought via one of its affordable finance schemes.
Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV
Mazda has announced that its all-new compact crossover SUV, which is scheduled to launch in the UK in 2012, will be called the Mazda CX-5.
Citroen DS5 - daring, radical and assertive
Citroen has revealed the eagerly anticipated third model in its innovative and distinctive DS line: DS5. Designed to express the full extent of Citroen’s ‘Créative Technologie’, DS5 combines ground-breaking style, rewarding driving dynamics and exceptional refinement with innovative engineering solutions.