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Volvo and Polestar sign James Thompson
Volvo Cars and its official motorsport partner Polestar Racing have signed two-time British and European driver champion James Thompson from 2011.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries
Mitsubishi has announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries.
Skoda introduces 2011 rally car and driver at Autosport Show
Andreas Mikkelsen, glamorously assisted by television presenter Zöe Salmon, unveiled the Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 that he’ll drive in this year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge at the Autosport International Show on Thursday 13 January – and then flew to the south of France for the Rallye Monte Carlo recce, the last step in preparation for the 100th anniversary running of this iconic event.
Toyota AYGO Go!
When the going gets tough, AYGO Go! will make life behind the wheel that bit calmer thanks to a bundle of multi-media features to keep motorists on course, in touch and in tune.
Vauxhall announces sponsorship of Scotland's National Teams
The Scottish FA is today delighted to announce Vauxhall Motors as new National Team Sponsor.
Kia sponsors Australian Open for 10th year
This year celebrates Kia’s 10th consecutive sponsorship of the Australian Open, Kia Motors handed over a fleet of 101 official tournament vehicles bringing the tally of Kia vehicles over the last decade to 909.
Lexus sporting concepts at Tokyo Auto Salon
The world’s largest custom car show celebrated the sporting side of Lexus at the weekend with five tuned and modified cars on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Toyota stars at Tokyo Auto Salon
Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
First demonstration of SARTRE vehicle platooning
Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time - and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden.
Volkswagen defends Dakar Rally title
Volkswagen has claimed overall victory in the Dakar Rally for the third consecutive year, and defended the 1-2-3 podium lock-out result of last year crowning a successful premiere for the Race Touareg 3 on the event.
Ferrari celebrate 999th client in China
Ferrari Red dominated the evening in Shanghai with the illumination of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Chinese city's famous symbol. It was a further sign of the admiration of the Chinese people for the Prancing Horse, a deep-rooted love that can be seen in every single event:
Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition
Hot on the heels of the new-look Corsa range, the Corsa VXR Blue Edition features new styling details, additional kit as standard and a head-turning paintjob, at a price that’ll send its rivals into a spin.
Subaru Forester wins ‘Crossover of the Year’ award in Belgium
Rounding off a superb year of accolades for Subaru, the Forester has been granted the title of “Crossover of the year 2010” by 4x4 Plus Magazine, the largest such specialist title in Belgium.
Preparation key to a successful Monte Carlo Rally for Peugeot UK
It was 100 years ago that the first Monte Carlo Rally took place and this year’s rally will be the first one for Peugeot UK’s Guy Wilks and Phil Pugh in a Peugeot 207 S2000.
VW creates one of the top direct marketing campaigns of 2010
A direct marketing campaign from Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS), promoting ways to increase customer loyalty, has been recognised by "the Bible of British adland" ‘Campaign’ as the runner up Direct marketing campaign from 2010.