Car News

Pipercross E30 M3 free-flow panel filter
Performance filtration specialists Pipercross have provided the perfect breathing solution for one the greatest RWD saloons of all time, the classic E30 M3. The Pipercross panel filter is a direct replacement for the OEM part, maintaining originality whilst improving performance.

The new Mercedes-Benz SLK - lifting the lid
In January 2011, Mercedes-Benz will be launching the new SLK to the world. The car arrives in the UK in June. The agile sports car will feature a new, exciting design, exceptionally high levels of comfort for a roadster, as well as plenty of open-air driving pleasure.

Volvo Air Motion - ultra light clam shell sculptured vehicle
Imagine... A vehicle lighter than a Formula 1 racing car... Experiencing the adrenaline rush of carving through the canyons with up to 3 friends... Not using a drop of gasoline... Now just imagine if these dreams could be brought together in a single vehicle. During Los Angeles Auto Show a scale model of this car - Volvo Air Motion - will be on display and participates in the Design Challenge Competition.

Black wheels on your Vauxhall? of Corsa you can
Vauxhall Aftersales’ range of wheels for the Corsa has been extended to include a black finish on its striking five double-spoke 17-inch design.

Electric Honda Jazz EV Concept debuts at LA Auto Show
Honda has unveiled the all-new Fit (Jazz) EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company’s comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy-management and energy-production technologies.

Subaru Impreza Design Concept debuts at LA Auto Show
Japanese manufacturer Subaru recently unveiled the Impreza Design Concept, which previews the carmaker’s new ‘Confidence in Motion’ design and brand strategy, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Land Rover Discovery 4 Landmark Limited Editions
Land Rover will introduce the new Discovery 4 'Landmark' Limited Editions in January 2011 featuring unique Black and White colour themes.

Tesla-Toyota RAV4 EV concept debuts at LA Show
The Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ concept, an electric vehicle jointly developed with Tesla, has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Alfa MiTo - Best Supermini in What Car? Reader Awards 2010
Stylish, sporty and now award winning, the Alfa MiTo has finished top of its class in the What Car? Reader Awards 2010.

Kia Optima Hybrid debuts at LA Auto Show
Kia has held the world premiere of its all-new Optima Hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the latest model in Kia’s design-led transformation employs a truly innovative Kia-developed powertrain that promises to deliver exceptional hybrid performance and 48 mpg class-leading fuel efficiency.

AMG to cooperate with Ducati
AMG and Ducati will work together closely in future. The initial aim of the cooperation between the performance brand from Affalterbach and the Italian manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles is to develop common marketing activities.

Revised Eos breaks cover at LA Auto Show
The latest incarnation of the Volkswagen Eos coupé cabriolet has gone on display today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring a wide range of technical and visual enhancements, the Eos is set to become a popular choice both in Europe and in its predicted best-selling market, the US. It will go on sale in mainland Europe from mid-January, the UK in early March and the US from the end of March.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid project wins two awards
The pace of leading-edge technological development in motorsport has once again been recognised by the prestigious Professional MotorSport World Expo Awards, with Porsche’s innovative 911 GT3 R Hybrid project scooping double honours at a ceremony in Cologne, Germany on Tuesday 16 November.

Infiniti and Volant inspire performance on the slopes
Infiniti, the luxury Japanese automaker, has partnered with Volant, the Austria-based manufacturer of premium ski equipment (the flagship brand of the Amer Sports Group Atomic-Salomon) to create one hundred of Infiniti-Volant Limited edition ski packs for winter sport enthusiasts in Europe.

Get connected with the new Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX
Ford's new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX are packed with standard 'infotainment' features to keep the family connected, including Bluetooth with audio streaming and voice control, USB connectivity, Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) tuner and next-generation audio and navigation systems.