Car News
New Chevrolet Cruze model to hatch at Geneva
With both the British and World Touring Car Championship titles in its armoury, the Cruze is already a winner – and at the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet will pull the wraps off the variant that will bring it even greater success in the sales charts.
Vauxhall confirms production of new convertible
Vauxhall continues its portfolio expansion as the addition of a new Convertible has been confirmed. The new Cabrio is part of the company’s €11 billion investment pledge announced approximately one year ago as part of its plan for the future.
Kia to join the Clean Energy Partnership
As part of its global activities in the development and promotion of fuel cell vehicles, Kia Motors intends to join the Clean Energy Partnership in 2011.
New Zafira Concept makes world premiere at Geneva show
These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer Concept, which makes its world debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show and gives the strongest hint yet at what a production-ready version may look like.
Jaguar Land Rover and Dassault agree new strategic partnership
Jaguar Land Rover and Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, have entered a strategic partnership that formalises future cooperation and collaboration between the two companies.
Red Bull Skoda team to make its debut at the Mexico Rally
The Red Bull Skoda team will make its debut next weekend (5-6th March) at the Mexico Rally, the first round of the 2011 S-WRC series. Last year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) champions, Juho Hänninen and Mikko Markkula, will be competing in a Skoda Fabia S2000.
Toyota nurtures grassroots motorsport
Toyota is to return as lead sponsor of the 2011 Toyota Sprint Series, confirming its commitment to grassroots motorsport. Running since 2008, the Sprint Series brings together current and classic Toyota models to compete against the clock at venues across the country.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package
To celebrate the LFA’s hat-trick of class wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus has created the Nürburgring Package, an array of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre V10 engine that give the supercar a more track-focused profile.
Mitsubishi ASX receives 5-star Euro NCAP rating
Less than a year after its successful market introduction in Europe, the Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover confirms the excellence of its engineering with the Euro NCAP crash test results released today, a 5-Star (new protocol) achievement that will add to ASX’ many virtues.
Buy a new Myvi in March and get a free hands-free Bluetooth kit
Perodua are delighted to offer all Myvi customers a free hands-free Bluetooth kit when they purchase a new Myvi during March.
New Honda Jazz is now in showrooms
Customers can benefit from three years’ complimentary servicing and a range of competitive finance options to help drive down running costs on their new Jazz.
Fiat introduces MyLife to its range of cars
A new collection of well-equipped, high value models has just been introduced across the Fiat passenger car range.
Hyundai ix20 awarded maximum 5-star Euro NCAP rating
Hyundai’s new B-segment MPV, the ix20, has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The result makes the ix20 one of the safest vehicles in its segment, and one of the very few to achieve a five-star rating.
Saab celebrates first year as independent company
The Saab Automobile factory echoed to the sound of loud cheers and spontaneous applause as almost 4,000 employees, dealers and suppliers held a giant party to celebrate the first anniversary of Saab’s rebirth as an independent carmaker.
Volvo Emissions Equality Think Tank
Volvo has launched the third stage in its Emissions Equality campaign which aims to put air quality firmly at the forefront of peoples' minds.