Car News
World’s first carwalk
London witnessed its most unusual fashion show this morning as top models strutted their stuff on the world’s first car catwalk.
Audi R8 Spyder wins MSN Car of the Year award
MSN Cars has announced that the awesome Audi R8 Spyder is the winner of the seventh annual MSN Cars Car of the Year award.
Specialist Cars Skoda opens in Dundee
Skoda has welcomed John Clark Motor Group’s latest dealership to its rapidly-growing retailer network and commends the group’s attitude towards customer service and commitment to the brand.
Toyota Verso-S measures up in the space race
When it comes to size, on the outside the new Toyota Verso-S is the smallest of the market’s mini-MPVs. But clever design and packaging mean that the space on offer inside is close to what you will find in a compact family hatchback.
Nicolas Hamilton joins Renault Clio Cup UK
Nicolas Hamilton, brother of 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion Lewis, will make his motor sport debut by contesting the 2011 Renault Clio Cup with Total Control Racing (TCR).
Citroen serves up eleven-ses with DS3 models for two this March
Citroen’s distinctive and versatile DS3 offers something for everyone this Spring, with two exclusive new ranges to welcome in the new 11-plate.
Limited edition Honda Civic - hi-tech kit and racing looks
Race-car looks are combined with high-spec interior equipment on Honda’s new limited edition model, the Civic Ti. Based on the 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC SE variants, the Civic Ti comes with £3,700 worth of extra equipment over and above the standard model.
Co. Louth shopper wins Subaru Justy
Alice Cunningham from Termonfeckin won her new Subaru Justy, worth €12,000, in a promotion run exclusively by Eurospar and Subaru Ireland.
Range Rover Range_e on show in Geneva
Land Rover's stand at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show will establish this year as one of the most exciting in the brand's history. A hybrid technology showcase, the new Range Rover Evoque in both coupe and 5-door derivatives, and exciting Discovery 4 and Range Rover Limited Editions complete the line-up.
Hybrid power extends Porsche Panamera range
The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo.
Nissan and Playstation team up for third GT Academy
Nissan in Europe and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) will join forces to run a third instalment of the popular GT Academy in 2011. The competition unites the worlds of virtual and real racing, offering one lucky winner the chance to realise their dream of becoming a certified racing driver.
ICT for Nissan LEAF wins GSMA Award 2011
Nissan, AT&T, NTT DOCOMO, and Telenor Connexion have announced that the Nissan LEAF system marketed as Nissan Connect powered by CARWINGS has been awarded the Global Mobile Awards 2011 prize for the “Best Mobile Innovation for Automotive and Transport” at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Fleeting chance of success in the Seat Fives Tournament
SEAT’s successful Fleet and Business Sales team is offering wannabe footy stars from the fleet and leasing industry the chance to scoop VIP tickets to the SEAT-sponsored UEFA Europa League Final by showing off their own soccer skills.
Citroen boosts fleet service levels
Citroen has appointed a new customer service team to improve response times for its fleet customers using the epyx 1link e-commerce system.
Bentley Supersports shatters world speed record on sheet ice
Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice.