Car News
A new Seat Leon is perfect for learners
Sporty Spanish car maker SEAT is helping to train the technicians of tomorrow after donating one of its most popular models for use by motor vehicle maintenance students.
City motorists spend 43% of rush hour journeys at a standstill
Rush hour city drivers are spending almost half their journeys - 43% of the time - sat in stationary traffic, an increase of 13.7% compared to five years ago.
Jaguar XK scoops CarBuyer style honour
The Jaguar XK coupé has scooped the 'Most Stylish' honour in the inaugural CarBuyer Awards.
Saab announces sponsorship of The Nomad
Saab has announced their sponsorship of a brand new cinema experience: The Nomad – Driven by Saab.
Airstream and Land Rover Discovery - the ultimate rig tours Europe
When Ben Samuelson’s Marketing & PR agency Samuelson Wylie Associates was commissioned to organise a programme of promotional events around Europe for an American medical company, there was only one choice for the mobile exhibition unit, especially as they are longstanding clients of SWA - an Airstream travel trailer and only one choice for the tow vehicle – a Land Rover Discovery 4.
More than half of Caterham SP/300.R racers sold
Fourteen of the 25 Caterham-Lola SP/300.R racing cars that will be built this year have already been sold, just over one month after the car was unveiled to the world.
Audi adds more power for best ever Silverstone Driving Experience
Dreams of deftly tackling Silverstone in the formidable Audi R8 V10 can now be lived out in all their glory as part of the Audi Driving Experience, the 2011 version of which not only includes plenty of circuit time in the celebrated ten-cylinder, 187mph super car, but also the 450PS RS 5 and 340PS TT RS coupés.
Gamers…start your engines!
The GT Academy 2011 Time Trial on the Gran Turismo5 game for PlayStation3 (PS3) is now live with the opportunity for a virtual game racer to win a seat as a real racing driver in a Nissan 370Z.
Mazda launches new brand campaign in Europe
This year’s Geneva Motor Show was the venue for the world premiere of Mazda’s new multi-channel brand campaign that will tell the fascinating story of Mazda using new media forms. The first of these forms is a new website (mazdastories.eu) that offers a deep-dive into the Mazda brand and the secrets behind its enduring success.
British talent at the core of Vauxhall’s design influence
British Designers are playing a major role in the design of Vauxhall’s new generation products and are also influencing pan-European and global designs.
Kia Sportage is CarBuyer’s first Car of the Year
The Kia Sportage has been named CarBuyer’s Car of the Year as well as Best 4x4 in the website’s inaugural awards.
Orla Kiely puts her stamp on 500 special edition DS3's
Globally renowned designer Euro RSCG London has created an iconic online and press campaign that breaks with the usual elements of traditional car advertising to announce Orla Kiely's collaboration with Citroen's DS3.
Pipercross launches new Audi S4/S5 air filter upgrade
Performance filtration specialist Pipercross has provided the perfect breathing solution for Audi’s stunning S4 and S5 high-performance range. The new Pipercross filter is a direct replacement for the OEM part on these models, fitting directly into the factory airbox, maintaining the original induction tract, whilst improving performance.
Turbo Dynamics BMW Hybrid Turbo increases standard 330D power by 47%
Performance Remap Specialist and TD Partner, Celtic Tuning of Cornwall, enlisted Turbo...
Subaru UK - Pro-R to enter UK Time Attack car
Pro-R, the official parts and accessory range of Subaru UK has announced that it will be entering the 2011 Time Attack Championship in a car prepared by Crossroads Garage and piloted by Dealer Principal, Jon Mathers. As recent ‘Dealer of the Year’ winners, Crossroads are already well known to many Subaru enthusiasts.