Car News
Citroen’s DS3 and new C3 join congestion charge free line-up
From today - 4th January, 2011 - two stylish Citroen models can enter London’s congestion charge zone free-of-charge.
Get F1 fit for the 2011 season with Porsche
Launching the Porsche Human Performance 2011 calendar on 29 January is the ‘Get Race Fit’ programme, a half-day coaching session, which takes the principles of motorsport fitness and combines them with expert advice, this year from professionals including F1 star Mark Webber and MotoGP rider Bradley Smith.
Ferrari 458 Italia wins another ‘Car of the Year’ award
The Ferrari 458 Italia has won a further coveted award, taking the Car of the Year title from a strong field of supercars in The Daily Telegraph’s “Motoring” supplement, one of the UK’s most respected automotive supplements.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class with V8 engine
Spacious, innovative and safe, the compact models of the Mercedes A and B-Class score with their high practicality, and have found favour with more than 2.5 million customers as a result. An extraordinary one-off example has now been built at the Rastatt plant, and shows the B-Class in a completely new light: a B 55 with a V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
Mazda delivers fleet orders within 10 - 14 days
Mazda is securing significant conquest fleet business following the establishment of a ‘fleet vehicle sold order pot’ programme, which key dealers use to meet corporate demand within 10-14 days of orders being placed.
Toyota Hilux conquers the South Pole
If Santa didn’t already have Rudolf and a flying sledge he would need a Toyota Hilux. The unstoppable Toyota Hilux is already renowned for its capacity to overcome any extreme challenge,from driving to the North Pole to conquering the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
Kia KV7 concept to be unveiled at 2011 NAIS
In recent years Kia Motors’ design-led transformation has been delivering production vehicles – such as the Soul, Sportage and Sorento – that bear a very close resemblance to the original concept designs that preceded them.
Mazda2 Automatic launched due to customer demand
The significantly upgraded Mazda2 range has gone on sale and now includes an automatic model. Mazda expects the new Mazda2 Automatic to prove so popular, particularly with Motability drivers and driving schools, that it will quickly become one of the best-selling variants of its acclaimed supermini range.
Snow-bound Britain cuts no ice with Audi quattros
As the UK battles to keep its circulation going in freezing conditions, drivers of four-wheel-driven Audi quattro models are valuing the traction advantage they hold over other road users reliant on single axle propulsion more acutely than ever.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage meets Gulf LMP1 race car
The Aston Martin V12 engine sits not just at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car.
New-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be launched in spring 2011 and is a comprehensive modernisation. The front and rear sections of this best selling model have a more striking design.
Further recognition rounds off a great 2010 for Skoda
As a great 2010 for Skoda draws to a close, the Superb Estate has attracted recognition from both the Daily Express and MSN Cars, who also listed the Fabia vRS amongst its Best Cars of 2010.
Toyota Land Cruiser sales snowball
Whether it’s due to the weather, or simply customers wishing to own one of the most robust 4x4 vehicles on the road, sales of both Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser V8 are up 77 per cent and 120 per cent respectively over the same period from last year.
Formula Palmer Audi Championship ends after 13 years
An important era in British motor racing ends this year with the final Formula Palmer Audi Championship races having been run bringing a close to the popular series using Audi engines after 13 years.
Jeep Wrangler scoops another off-road title
The legendary Jeep Wrangler has demonstrated its continued success as a serious off-roader after scooping another major honour – 4x4 of the Year, Extreme category.