Car News

Peugeot’s 3008 Crossover range expands with new models
Peugeot’s award winning 3008 Crossover range now includes two new models: the 3008 SR and 3008 ENVY Special Edition.

All-new Jaguar line up leads to 2010 sales success
In the year Jaguar completed its revitalized product line-up with the new XJ, it has seen positive sales growth from all three of its current models the XK, XF and XJ.

Audi interactive history of Vorsprung durch Technik
Audi fans can now take a trip down memory lane through the brand’s 100-year history with the new heritage section on its audi.co.uk website. Visitors to the site can take in the sights of iconic Audi cars, observe Vorsprung durch Technik in action, re-live the thrills and spills of the brand’s motorsport record, and explore how four companies became one.

Mercedes-Benz sponsors GQ’s Best Dressed List
Mercedes-Benz is the proud sponsor of the annual GQ’s Best-Dressed List for 2011, published on 6 January.

Land Rover UK new registrations up 28%
Land Rover registered just over 42,000 new vehicles in the UK in 2010 compared to around 33,000 in 2009 - representing a 28% increase in sales over the previous year.

Seat celebrates record sales share in 2010
The Cava corks are popping as Barcelona-based Spanish car maker SEAT celebrates a raft of sales records both here in the UK and in its home market.

Kia climbs to new sales heights in the UK
With 2010 total sales reaching 56,114 Kia Motors (UK), has smashed its previous best performance as well as recording a new market share record of almost 2.8 per cent.

MINI Paceman Concept to premiere at NAIAS
MINI arrives at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit fuelled by innovative and sustainable ideas and an across-the-board focus on driving fun and individuality.

Skoda at Monte Carlo Rally - a strong team and a new car livery
A total of 10 Fabia Super 2000 will appear at the legendary Monte Carlo Rally this month (19th-22nd). This is the opening round of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge Series (IRC), in which Skoda will defend its 2010 Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles.

Superchips enhances latest Ford TDCi models
Superchips has announced a high performance ECU remap that offers a more exciting, efficient driving experience for a clutch of best selling Ford cars using the latest version of the 163 PS 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel engine. This covers top selling popular models including the Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and the Focus S-Max.

Stylish Peugeot 508 - high spec, comfort and convenience
Details of the range, specification, powertrain line-up and pricing have been announced for the stylish new Peugeot 508, due in the UK in April 2011.

Skoda achieves new sales record in 2010
Skoda Auto achieved its best ever sales result in 2010 with 762,600 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 11.5% (2009: 684,200) when compared with 2009, breaking the threshold of three quarters of a million vehicles sold for the first time in the company’s history.

Prodrive supercharged V8 for Ford Performance Vehicles
A new supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine has taken the latest Ford Falcon GT models straight into the lead in the Australian performance car market. Developing 335kW at 5750rpm and 570Nm all the way from 2200 to 5500rpm, the Prodrive-designed ‘Miami’ engine has been universally applauded by the region’s specialist press.

Peugeot’s MPG champions help slim down motoring costs
For many, the New Year is all about losing some of those pounds gained around the middle over Christmas but, for motorists facing a twin increase in duty and VAT on fuel, Peugeot has some great ways to avoid losing those precious “Pounds” in the pocket as we go back to work and school.

MINI WRC Team announces new driver Dani Sordo
Spanish driver Daniel “Dani” Sordo will strengthen the new MINI WRC Team in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship. He will team up with Kris Meeke (GB) when MINI makes its return to rallying with the MINI WRC this coming season.