Car News

Renault launch own-branded car tyres

Following on from its recently-lowered new car prices by up to £2,000, Renault is continuing to help drive down the cost of motoring by introducing its own high-quality, low-price tyre brand, becoming the first vehicle manufacturer to offer its customers an own-branded tyre.

New ‘FT-86 II’ concept to hint at next Toyota sports car

A new evolution of the Toyota FT-86 sports concept vehicle is set to make its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva motor show.

Saab announces sponsorship deal with leading cricket website

As excitement builds ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in February, Saab GB has announced a major sponsorship deal with ESPNcricinfo.com, the world’s leading cricket website.

Mitsubishi Lancer Juro special edition pricing and spec

Mitsubishi has announced details of the Lancer 1.5 Juro special edition model. The special edition model is based on the current Lancer 1.5 GS2 but Mitsubishi has introduced black leather upholstery and a Kenwood integrated satellite navigation system which also includes a reversing camera as standard.

Vintage Audi racer takes on a new kind of circuit

Audi will unveil the latest in its range of e-tron concept studies – an all-electric, 1:2 scale version of the 1936 Auto Union Type C Grand Prix car – at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg from 3 to 8 February.

Ford S-MAX seals its fifth BusinessCar Award

The Ford S-MAX is celebrating its fifth BusinessCar Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) of the Year award.

Avensis BTCC racer undergoes wind tunnel trials

The BTCC’s Toyota Avensis-based ‘Next Generation Touring Car’ has moved a step closer to its competition debut following extensive wind tunnel testing at the UK’s leading aerodynamic analysis facility, MIRA.

Sun shines on Seat’s green power initiative

SEAT’s project to establish itself as a leader in solar power generation in Spain continues apace with news that the first phase of its ambitious ‘SEAT al Sol’ scheme has just been completed.

Formula 1 car of 2020 revealed

Formula 1 car design will undergo more radical change in the next 10 years than in the last decade, according to the new F1 Racing magazine.

Toyota announces voluntary recalls

As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel systems.

Mitsubishi donates L200 Barbarian to National Star College Charity

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has donated a brand new L200 Barbarian worth £27,383.00 (including accessories) to The National Star College which is the company’s chosen charity for 2010 and 2011.

Volkswagen unveils the XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle in Qatar

The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 313 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 24 g/km of CO2to set a new benchmark for vehicle efficiency.