Car News
Public debut for Avensis BTCC racers
With a week to go before the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship blasts into action at Brands Hatch, the two new Toyota Avensis ‘Next Generation Touring Cars’ broke cover for the first time yesterday.
Skoda UK named ‘Importer of the Year 2010’
Skoda UK consolidated a record breaking 2010 this week by sweeping the board at Skoda Auto’s global awards ceremony. More than 100 representatives from over 30 Skoda offices around the world attended the prestigious ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic, and it was the UK who walked away with three top awards.
Citroen C-Zero meets the Mayor of London
The acclaimed Citroen C-Zero, the brand’s new 100% electric city car, met London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, earlier this week. The city is gearing up to become the “electric car capital of the world” under the auspices of the first ever city-wide electric vehicle charging network - Source London - to launch this spring.
Audi tests next R18 Evolution
Audi has put the next stage of its R18 project to the test: The latest version of its new diesel race car, which will appear in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was test-driven for the first time in the USA.
Subaru Impreza shines in MSN Cars handling challenge
Subaru’s All-Wheel Drive Impreza is the hatchback to be in when bad weather strikes, according to handling tests carried out recently by MSN Cars.
Environment Agency goes pure electric with Mitsubishi i-MiEV
After decades of experimentation, innovation and trials, the future of motoring is here and today sees the Environment Agency take delivery of its first pure-electric vehicle (EV) in a bid to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
Budget puts Seat Ibiza at the top of company car lists
Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget this week has put SEAT’s super-frugal line-up of Ibiza E Ecomotive models in pole position for fleet and business drivers looking to keep a lid on their company car tax and running costs.
Bentley Ice Speed Record car at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
Bentley Motors will unleash its world-record breaking Continental Supersports Convertible Ice Speed Record car at this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the celebration of power and speed held at the Cholmondeley Estate, Cheshire.
Ford drivers well equipped for potholed roads
Despite government confirmation of extra funding to fix Britain's roads, Ford will continue to ensure the toughness and durability of the suspension systems on all its cars and vans – without sacrificing the rewarding driving experience that defines Ford vehicles.
Renaults electric vehicles take to the road at Fleetworld EV Show
Fleet managers and contract hire companies were among the first people in the country to drive two of the electric vehicles from Renault’s eagerly-awaited four-strong Z.E. (Zero Emission) family earlier this week.
Saab signs contract with CATC for China import
In another milestone for the company, Saab Automobile today announced the formal signing of an agreement with China Automobile Trading Co. LTD (CATC) regarding the import of Saab vehicles for the Chinese market.
Damiani and Maserati Limited Edition Masterpiece
The collaboration between Maserati and Damiani continues with the creation of a limited edition masterpiece: a successful partnership between two of the most prestigious Made in Italy luxury icons, celebrating Italian style and design with an exclusive key-ring.
Saab appoints distribution partner for Russia
Saab Automobile is continuing to expand its international distribution network with the appointment of a new importer and distributor for the highly important Russian market, Armand Import.
Chevrolet unveils 2011 BTCC cars
The wraps are off the Silverline Chevrolet team’s 2011 cars, set to campaign in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Extra place up for grabs at UK GT Academy national finals
Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment UK (SCE UK) are offering an exclusive, additional chance to join online gamers in the National Finals of the 2011 GT Academy, an innovative competition in which PlayStation3 (PS3)users battle in an online time trial to win the ultimate gamer’s prize – a race seat in Nissan’s muscular 370Z for the Dubai 24 Hours.