Car News
MINI BusinessCar’s ‘Supermini of the Year’
For an impressive ninth year in a row, MINI’s commitment to manufacturing frugal and fast premium small cars has been recognised as the MINI Hatch is named ‘Supermini of the Year’ by BusinessCar Magazine.
BMW scoops seven BusinessCar Awards
The BMW Group UK has scooped seven awards from one of the country’s leading fleet publications. BusinessCar magazine has honoured the BMW Group with the headline accolade of ‘Manufacturer of the Year’, for the third year in a row, in recognition of BMW’s diverse product portfolio and class-leading running costs.
Audi scores a hat-trick of BusinessCar Awards
Audi has picked up a trio of BusinessCar Awards thanks to category wins for the Audi Q5, A3 and R8. The Audi Q5 topped the Small 4x4 category at the Fleet publication’s annual awards for the second consecutive time.
Jaguar XJ named BusinessCar Luxury Car of the Year
The Jaguar XJ has been crowned ‘Best Luxury Car’ by readers of BusinessCar magazine.
Kylie and Lexus form new partnership
Elegant, contemporary and chic: you might choose the same words to describe both Kylie and the new Lexus CT 200h. Lexus is proud to announce a new partnership with the global superstar to launch its new full hybrid luxury hatchback into the heart of a new market sector.
More images of the Ferrari FF
From today the gallery on ferrari.com includes a new studio shot of the FF in an elegant Grigio Ferro Met. grey.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
The Aston Martin Vantage range comes of age with the new V8 Vantage S characterised by a host of new driver-focussed features all designed to push the honed dynamics of the standard Vantage to a new benchmark level.
BMW 5-Series is Business Car of the Year
The new BMW 5-series has been chosen by BusinessCar readers as the Business Car of the Year 2011, with BMW completing a hat-trick of headline awards with the Manufacturer of the Year and Green Model of the Year, for the 320d EfficientDynamics model.
Porsche 911 Black Edition
The Porsche 911 Black Editions offer the core 911 principles of distinctive design with inner strength; with a high level of specification that emphasises the iconic styling of the car and enhances the interior, while retaining the authentic sporting character of the driving experience.
Nissan LEAF picks up European Car of the Year 2011 trophy
The trophy recognising the revolutionary Nissan LEAF as Europe’s Car of The Year 2011 was handed over to Nissan Motor Co.’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn in a special ceremony held today at the Pavillion Gabriel in Paris.
Mitsubishi celebrates London EV Sales Centre launch
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to support the launch of the Motor Wey Putney EV Sales Centre at the London dealership on Friday, 28th January 2011. Motor Wey Putney is one of 13 flagship authorised Mitsubishi EV Sales Centres across the UK.
Jaguar celebrates 50 years of iconic E-Type
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history - the Jaguar E-Type.
Citroen Racing enters the third dimension
The Citroen Total World Rally Team will be aiming to win its seventh FIA Manufacturers’ World Title in 2011 with the brand new DS3 WRC. Two crews have been entered: Sébastien Loeb-Daniel Elena, gunning for their eighth Drivers’ World Title in succession, and Sébastien Ogier-Julien Ingrassia who have been promoted to the works outfit full time after scoring two victories in 2010.
Chevrolet Volt relies on Federal-Mogul Systems Protection
Federal-Mogul Corporation has announced its contribution to the groundbreaking 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle. Federal-Mogul innovations include protective coverings from the company’s Systems Protection group for the lithium-ion battery pack cooling system, braking system and high-voltage electrical system, as well as a number of powertrain and other electrical components.
Jaguar E-Type to celebrate 50th birthday at Silverstone Classic
This year’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will be the world’s premier venue for the Jaguar E-Type’s 50th birthday celebrations. Launched in 1961, the legendary E-Type remains one of the most iconic, elegant and revered sports cars of all time and its golden anniversary will be honoured with a host of special races and displays at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival.