Car News

Win with Suzuki at this year’s Clothes Show Live

Suzuki has teamed up with the 2010 Clothes Show Live at Birmingham’s NEC on 3-8 December to become the show’s official car sponsor.

Avoid the winter dread with a bit of Saab snow-how

With early winter snow predicted for this weekend Saab GB is urging drivers to take necessary precautions.

Mazda awarded Automotive Achievement Award 2010

Mazda UK was awarded the Automotive Achievement Award on Saturday 20th November at the annual Welsh Motoring Writers Dinner at Bodysgallen Hall Hotel. Anglesea’s Oriel Ynys Mon, home to the Tunnicliffe and Kyffin Williams art collections, was the venue chosen this year by Welsh Motoring Writers (WMW) for the inaugural Automotive Achievement Award and the Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy.

Mitsubishi reaches 5,000 i-MiEVs produced

Mitsubishi has announced that it has reached 5,000 units of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicle (EV) produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd 2010.

McLaren MP4-12C pricing announced

The McLaren MP4-12C, the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive, goes on sale in the UK and Europe in spring 2011 at a groundbreaking price for a carbon chassis-based car.

Land Rover sponsors Rugby World Cup 2011 and 2015

Land Rover has announced its sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and Rugby World Cup 2015 in England.

Two Kia models awarded top Euro NCAP honours

Two of Kia’s latest vehicles, Sportage and Venga, have both been awarded the top 5-star safety rating by leading independent European safety organisation, Euro NCAP.

Fresh new look for 2011 Corsa

These are the first official shots of Vauxhall’s Corsa, sporting its fresh new face, trims and colours ready for delivery to first UK customers in February next year.

Le Caterham Academy

With the 2011 Caterham UK Academy already sold out, Caterham Motorsport is launching a French version of its series for novice racers.

Toyota sponsor Children’s Trust annual Christmas Fair

Toyota is sponsoring The Children’s Trust annual Christmas Fair taking place on Saturday 27th November from 12 noon – 4 pm at Tadworth Court, Tadworth.

Peugeot presents MPs with vision of a low carbon motoring future

Peugeot yesterday provided MPs with a reality check on public understanding of low carbon vehicles, as well as an insight into the benefits that can be achieved through the take-up of a broad range of low carbon motoring solutions.

Hyundai smashes all-time sales record

Hyundai has defied all industry predictions by beating its best ever annual sales total. In a year that saw the end of the scrappage scheme, Hyundai has maintained its remarkable sales momentum – eclipsing 2009’s sales figures with five weeks of the year still remaining. To date, Hyundai sales for 2010 stand at 57,391, with last year’s record being 56,927.