Car News
Record sales for Jaguar and Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover have announced record-breaking sales performances in March from key international markets, most notably the UK, China and India. Jaguar Land Rover combined were up 6% globally in March and 13% ahead of 2010 for the first quarter.
Mitsubishi awarded framework agreement for Buying Solutions
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that it has been successfully awarded a place on the Buying Solutions framework agreement (RM 859) to supply vehicles for public services.
Bright lights big city debut for Lexus LF-GH concept
The Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (20 April to 1 May), signalling Lexus’s redefinition of the luxury “grand tourer”.
Röhrl, Geistdörfer and 911 team up on 2011 Targa Tasmania
Exactly 30 years after almost achieving what would have been one of the greatest World Rally Championship victories of all time, Walter Röhrl, his co-driver Christian Geistdörferand their Porsche 911 SC will be reunited between April 5 – 10, for the 2011 Targa Tasmania, a gruelling road rally held over 2,000km of roads on the island of Tasmania, off the south-east coast of Australia.
DTM stars at wheel of the Audi R8 LMS
Audi tackles the two 24-hour races at the Nürburgring (June 25/26) and at Spa-Francorchamps (July 30/31) with high-calibre driver teams. DTM stars Mattias Ekström, Mike Rockenfeller and Timo Scheider also join the grid for the two factory supported events with the Audi R8 LMS.
BMW X5 is first choice for car thieves in 2010
BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves, according to the latest figures from stolen vehicle recovery expert, TRACKER.
Cricket stars put the new Ford Focus to the test
England and Essex cricket stars, Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara have chosen the new high-tech Ford Focus for the new season. Graham Gooch, England and Essex County Cricket Club (ECCC) coach, also collected the keys to his brand new Ford car.
Vauxhall in Help for Heroes vehicle handover
Vauxhall is supplying Help for Heroes with four support vehicles, including three British-built Astra Sport Tourers and a Vauxhall Movano van, as part of its two-year partnership with the charity.
J & R Naylor’s fleet gains eco-cred thanks to Vauxhall order
Wakefield-based finance company, J & R Naylor, has just completed an order that will add 153 Vauxhall vehicles to its 250-strong fleet.
More power and standard sat nav for iconic STI
Spring is in the air for Subaru customers with the company’s latest generous offer on the iconic high-performance STI. A by-word for exceptional real world driving performance, the characterful STI is now available with upgraded engine power and a satellite navigation system as standard and with no increase to the OTR price of £32,995 ? but for a limited period only.
Chevrolet Spark Art Car needs new livery
He may have had his SpART attacked, but Britain’s quirkiest car artist has turned his misfortune into his latest project.
Ricardo selected as strategic supplier to Jaguar Land Rover
Ricardo has been selected by Jaguar Land Rover as one of its key strategic suppliers, as the UK’s premium automaker embarks upon ambitious plans to develop new models and drive volume growth.
Mazda fundraise for British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal
Mazda UK employees, based in Dartford, Kent, left their suits at home on Thursday 31st March and dressed in red instead to fundraise for the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.
Bring back family time with Saab
With the bank holiday season quickly approaching, leading car manufacturer Saab is launching a campaign to bring back quality family time in the car.
BMW Concept M5 to premiere at 2011 Auto Shanghai
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium vehicles, the German carmaker BMW is presenting in addition to the latest products in its model range a number of groundbreaking concepts for individual mobility of the future.