Car News
XC90 becomes Volvo's best selling model in 2010
The Volvo XC90 looks set for a potential record breaking sales year in its eighth year of production. With sales currently standing at 6,686 units to the end of November, 2010 is turning out to be another strong year for the large SUV as it bucks the trend and outsells its BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, VW and Lexus competitors.
Mitsubishi L200 wins What Van? Pick-up of the Year
Mitsubishi Motors is celebrating for the fifth consecutive year after winning the esteemed What Van? award for ‘Pick-up of the Year’ – an impressive 15 times in 18 years.
Electric Nissan Leaf for £397 per month
Drivers wondering if they can afford to ‘go electric’ with the new European Car of the Year, the Nissan LEAF, may now be wondering if they can afford not to!
Aston Martin wins 2010 GT1 trophy
Aston Martin has clinched the 2010 SRO Trophy for manufacturers after a thrilling close to the FIA GT1 World Championship season in South America.
A Seat Young Driver session is the perfect gift
Still searching out those last-minute gifts for tricky-to-please teenagers? A voucher for the successful SEAT Young Driver training programme could be just the thing.
Fiat in innovative courtesy car deal with Nationwide Accident Repair
Fiat Group Automobiles UK is to extend its family of alliance partners following the announcement of a new fleet deal with Nationwide Accident Repair Services plc, the UK’s largest fixed site and mobile accident repair specialists.
Jaguar XJ Top Gear Luxury Car of the Year 2010
Top Gear has named the Jaguar XJ as its Luxury Car of the Year 2010, placing the British firm’s flagship model above rivals from BMW and Audi.
Eibach launches Nissan Juke chassis upgrades
Respected German spring manufacturer Eibach has released a range of upgrades to enhance Nissan’s latest crossover model, The Juke.
Eibach launches Kia Sportage chassis upgrades
Respected German spring manufacturer Eibach has released a range of upgrades to enhance Kia’s latest SUV model, The Sportage.
Renault 4 celebrates its 50th anniversary
As the third best-selling model in automobile history and the best-selling French car ever across the world with sales in excess of eight million units in more than 100 countries, the Renault 4 has become a motoring icon.
Gentex mirrors featured on Jaguar XJ
Gentex Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active-safety systems for the automotive industry, has announced that it is shipping a three-mirror auto-dimming rearview mirror system with its SmartBeam High-Beam Assist technology for the all-new Jaguar XJ.
Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter joins the Jaguar Academy of Sport
The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce that Ryder Cup winner Ian Poulter has joined the prestigious list of names as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport.
The AMG logo on all Ducati Marlboro Team bikes and racing suits
Starting with the 2011 MotoGP season, the AMG logo will be featured on the bodywork of the Ducati Marlboro Team bikes and on riders' leather suits. Since the official partnership was announced in Los Angeles on the 18th of November, AMG's sponsorship of Ducati has become even more high-profile.
Orlando takes Chevrolet into new fleet and user-chooser segments
Chevrolet has further strengthened its fleet and user-chooser offering with the launch of the practical seven-seat Orlando MPV offering class-leading value for money in a stylish design.
Bertolini and Bartels clinch FIA GT1 world title with MC12
Fifth Drivers’ title and sixth Team’s title in six seasons for the Maserati MC12 in the international FIA GT Championship - World Championship. Leading actors in Maserati’s 2010 success were, for the fourth time, the Bertolini-Bartels crew and the German Vitaphone Racing Team: they won six titles in six years.