Car News
Aston Martin launches new iPhone app
Developed with the same ethos with which Aston Martin design and engineer their cutting edge race and road going cars, the British marque announces the launch of its new iPhone app; Aston Martin Explore, designed to bring the exclusive world of Aston Martin to owners and enthusiasts alike through their iPhone or iPod Touch.
MOBI.E receives 100% electric Nissan LEAF fleet
Portuguese electric mobility consortium MOBI.E took delivery of nine Nissan LEAFs today, becoming the first commercial customer in Europe of the world's first mass-market 100% electric vehicle.
Skoda and Red Bull team up to appear in S-WRC
Shortly after winning this year's IRC, Skoda has made another big step forward by becoming part of Red Bull Skoda, a new team based on the brand's partnership with the top-class company Red Bull and its liaison with the private team BRR.
Fiat Panda Cross scoops another off-road title
The rugged Fiat Panda Cross has demonstrated its continued success as a serious off-roader after scooping another major honour – 4x4 of the Year, Budget category.
Peugeot’s EX1 electric car breaks more records
Peugeot’s all electric EX1 Concept car has already set several records in France in September and now has continued its record breaking streak by setting more records in China.
Aston Martin celebrates 2010 - ‘The Year of the Specials’
Aston Martin celebrated its product line-up demonstrating its ability to react quickly to customer demands and to create tailor-fit sports cars. Aston Martin is agile as a small volume manufacturer and this year has created: V12 Vantage Carbon Black, DBS Carbon Black, DBS UB2010, V8 Vantage N420 and now new DB9 offerings will cater for individual tastes across the world.
Nissan delivers the first Nissan LEAF in Japan
Nissan announced it has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government. Six of these vehicles will be designated for official prefecture use and four will serve as rental cars to be used in the prefecture’s “EV Sharing Model Business”.
Mazda Academy helps boost the customer experience
Mazda dealers are already seeing the benefits of Mazda UK’s innovative approach to dealer training through the Mazda Academy in a move that has helped reinforce Mazda’s ‘franchise of choice’ credentials.
Leasing success for Mazda
Mazda is winning significant company car business with contract hire and leasing companies with the multi award-winning Mazda6 continuing to lead the way.
New Renault Championship promoter for 2011
Renault Sport Technologies (RST) today announced the Stephane Ratel Organisation (SRO) will take over as Promoter of the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and theELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin series on 1 January, 2011.
BMW 1 Series Coupe - What Car? Car of the Year
Beating off strong competition from the likes of Porsche and Aston Martin the BMW 1 Series Coupe scooped the category honour for the Best Coupe in the annual What Car? Readers Awards.
Ford Econo Check app helps drivers go far for less
Ford's new iPhone app has been launched as the latest addition to the company's Econo Check service to cut fuel costs.
BMW Winter Tyre Programme sales success
With the early onset of extreme cold weather BMW owners have proved to be savvy shoppers, with nearly 4,000 winter tyre and wheel packages being sold already. In this, the first year of the BMW Winter Tyre programme, demand has far exceeded expectations with the special rubber proving to be a hit with both existing and new BMW owners.
BMW X3 20dxDrive M Sport
BMW’s popular all-new X3 range is to be enhanced with the addition of an M Sport specification. The mid-range Sports Activity Vehicle, that first went on sale last month and now has healthy order bank stretching six months ahead, will be offered with an M aerodynamic body styling package to enhance its sporting look.
Ferrari 458 Italia - Car’s ‘Performance Car of the Year 2010’
The award-winning Ferrari 458 Italia has taken another international prize, winning the coveted title of “Performance Car of the Year 2010” from Car magazine, one of the most respected automotive monthly magazines in the UK.