Car News

Iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution evolves
Built in Japan, the Lancer Evolution X is a refreshing alternative for customers looking for timeless elegance and presence, sharp dynamics, reliability and value-for-money, all delivered by the quality brand that is Mitsubishi Motors.

Honda launches 'countdown to BTCC' website
Honda (UK) has launched a website counting down to the start of the Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, which begins in just over two weeks' time on 3 April.
MINI teams up with Red Bull for Red Bull Art of Motion in London
As part of the brand’s ongoing relationship with Red Bull, MINI will support a unique free-running event at The National Theatre, on London’s South Bank.

Ford and BMW scoop the fleet industry’s top awards
The Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were voted the best new company cars of 2010 at a ceremony attended by almost 1,300 fleet industry representatives this week.

Toyota celebrates children’s visions for the cars of the future
Cars that can fly, cars that run on water and a limousine boasting twin hot tubs inside: these were among the many colourful and inventive ideas produced by the winners of the UK section of the Toyota Dream Car Art competition.

Hyundai carries some of the wait by offering free alternative ix35
Demand for the Hyundai ix35 has been unprecedented not only across Europe, but also worldwide, placing supply under intense pressure and resulting in long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative in particular.

Renault Twingo wins Parkers New Car Award
Just over one week since driving away with yet another award for Scénic, Renault is now celebrating in equal style for Twingo, following its ‘City Car’ category win at the Parkers’ New Car Awards 2011.

Award-winning Skoda Octavia from just £10,995 OTR
Skoda’s multi-award winning Octavia hatchback is now being offered at an incredible £10,995 on the road or from just £149 per month with Skoda Finance. This outstanding offer applies to 1.6 MPI SE specification cars and represents a saving of £3,735 (25%) off the normal price.

Vauxhall creates Corsa headphones for Beatbox Championships
The Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championships are back for another year, and to launch the competition Vauxhall Motors has created a pair of stylish headphones in the shape of a New Corsa.

WTCC premiere in Brazil for Polestar Racing
The FIA World Touring Car Championship 2011 season kicks off at Curitiba in Brazil this weekend, marking the start of the evaluation season for Polestar Racing in the championship.

Land Rover Freelander 2 wins Parkers' New Car Award
Land Rover's Freelander 2, has scooped the 4x4 category accolade in the Parkers' New Car Awards 2011.

Make your money go further with the award winning cee’d
The Kia cee’d has not just one extra award under its belt but two! The cee’d VR-7 hatchback has won the Parker’s New Car Award 2011 in the Medium Hatchback (five-door) category) and is also the overall winner of Parkers New Car Awards.

It’s nuts! Squirrel almost writes off £5k car
A hungry squirrel almost destroyed a man’s £5,000 car after deciding it was a suitable place to store hundreds of nuts.
Porsche to build the new ‘Cajun’ in Leipzig
The decision about the production site for the newest model in the Porsche range has been taken.

Audi A1 is named CarBuyer’s Best Small Luxury Car 2011
The Audi A1 has earned another notch on its awards post by being named Best Luxury Small Car of 2011 by CarBuyer’s expert panel of road testers and reviewers.