Car News
End of year boost to Kia model line up
Kia has boosted the diesel line-up of its cee’d model range by introducing a new VR-7 special edition of the cee’d and pro_cee’d. A new top-of-the-range version of Sorento has also been launched.
Mondial Assistance MINI Emergency Service App
Mondial Assistance UK is launching an iPhone App to provide roadside assistance services to MINI owners. Designed to help owners who get into motoring difficulty, the App provides a direct link to MINI Emergency Service and is a further development of “Direct Assist”, launched earlier this year.
Kia Soul and Venga obtain international environmental certification
Kia Soul urban crossover vehicle and Venga compact MPV have received the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 14040 certificate from Germany-based TÜV NORD in recognition of their environment-friendliness. The models join the cee’d and Sportage in being acknowledged as meeting international environmental standards.
Changeover at MINI Design
After 10 successful years at MINI Design, Gert Volker Hildebrand is handing over the running of the MINI Design studio to Anders Warming at the end of 2010. Gert Hildebrand will be leaving the company on 31.12.2010.
Vauxhall Corsa ideal candidate for Positive Outcomes
National recruitment and training organisation, Positive Outcomes, has taken delivery of 33 new highly efficient Vauxhall Corsa hatchbacks in its latest step to maximise staff support and client service.
Gentex shipping mirrors for Citroen C4 and DS4
Gentex Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and...
Jaguar serve up LTA partnership
Jaguar has announced a new partnership with The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to become the Official Vehicle supplier of British Tennis. The partnership, which lasts for an initial three year period, will see Jaguar as an Official Supplier to the AEGON British Tennis Series as well as the Great Britain Davis Cup Team.
Seat teams up with Premier League stars Fulham FC
Underlining its continuing commitment to support British and European football, SEAT is proud to announce its appointment as official car supplier to Premier League team Fulham.
Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition
Land Rover has launched the new Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition at the Bologna Motor Show.
Kia lead sponsor of Surrey County Cricket Club
Kia has announced that they are to be the lead sponsor of Surrey County Cricket Club and The Oval cricket ground.
Ferrari 458 Challenge star of the Bologna Motor Show
Ferrari makes a different contribution to the 35th edition of the Bologna Motor Show with a stand devoted entirely to its racing activities plus an intense track programme.
The Stig’s Caterham R500 takes its final bow
The Caterham Superlight R500 in which Top Gear’s erstwhile Stig set the BBC programme’s test track alight is making its final journey next week before being retired from active service.
Subaru to the rescue! Owners given towing tips
Whenever harsh winter conditions descend, Subaru owners are certain to be called upon to rescue friends, neighbours and fellow motorists stranded in the ice and snow.
Win the chance to drive a Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Porsche, just 500 examples went on sale in September 2010 and sold-out around the world within weeks.
The ultimate Christmas present - a 1958 250GT Ferrari
A 1958 250GT Ferrari expected to fetch over one million pounds when it goes under the hammer next week went on show at Duke's Hotel in London today (Thursday).