Car News
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible unveiled at LA Show
Chevrolet has lifted the lid on the all-new Camaro Convertible. The iconic droptop goes into production in January and will reach European markets, including the UK, later in 2011. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism – a combination designed to deliver sports coupe-like driving fun and precise quality.
Unichip boosts power of Volkswagen TDi 140 models
Unichip Europe’s latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q ECU fitment now offers owners of Volkswagen 2.0-litre TDi (140) powered cars a significant performance upgrade at an affordable price. This covers the core popular VW models including the Golf, Jetta, Passat and Touran.
Usain Bolt in Maranello – ‘I feel like a Ferrari’
Usain Bolt, world-record holder and gold medal winner at the Olympic Games over 100 and 200 metres, experienced a special day in Maranello, where he tested a 458 Italia and 599 GTB Fiorano on the circuit of the Prancing Horse.
Mazda3 with updated 1.6 diesel engine
Since launch in 2009, the second-generation Mazda3 has proven to be one of the C-segment’s most attractive competitors.
BMW cleans up
Research into nearly 900,000 cars operated by the country’s biggest 50 leasing companies has found that the BMW 3 Series range is the most reliable model in the 2010 FN50 survey.
Peugeot 107 ENVY Special Edition
Launched in Europe in June 2005, the Peugeot 107 enjoyed immediate success which has never waned. Despite a bumpy ride for European car markets over the past two years, production volumes of the Peugeot 107 have remained on an upward trend. In 2006 (first full year of production) 101,700 vehicles were produced, this rose to 104,600 in 2007, then 108,200 in 2008 and 116,100 in 2009.
Katie Melua brand ambassador for Vauxhall
Singer/songwriter Katie Melua, one of the world’s top music artists, has become Vauxhall’s new brand ambassador. The collaboration between the artist and the motor manufacturer will coincide with the singer’s 50-city European tour in 2011.
Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
The world’s first all-wheel drive crossover convertible, delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways.
Land Rover freezes VAT for the winter
Land Rover has announced a pricing initiative to protect UK customers from the VAT increase in January 2011.
Latest Ford Mondeo with hi-tech EcoBoost engine
Ford's latest Mondeo range, now available in UK dealerships, features a new high-tech 1.6-litre direct injection turbo petrol EcoBoost engine which offers sporty performance while returning over 41mpg.
Aston Martin Cygnet makes debut at Harrods
Aston Martin’s new luxury city car; Cygnet – which will go into production in 2011 - is making its global debut at Harrods in Knightsbridge, the world's most prestigious department store.
Celebrities take Audi A1 to London landmarks
Some of the world’s biggest names in film and television have took part (Saturday 13 November 2010) in the Audi A1 Drive Away - a spectacular journey across London to mark the very first UK miles for this the smallest of all Audi models.
Special edition Skoda Fabia vRS
Following a successful assault in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year, Skoda has announced a special edition Fabia vRS S2000 to commemorate the all-conquering Fabia S2000 which helped the brand to take the IRC Constructors’ Champion title.
Honda CR-Z wins three awards in one week
Honda’s CR-Z – the world’s first sporty hybrid – has impressed judges at Stuff magazine, Japan Car of Year and the RAC Future Car Challenge to collect three top accolades in just seven days.
First consumers to test drive new Ford Focus in Madrid
Consumers joining the Ford Focus Global Test Drive will experience the car at the National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), near Madrid.