Car News
Mini makes sense for London drivers
The new London Congestion Charge structure just announced by Mayor of London Boris Johnson is further proof that MINI’s commitment to innovation and sustainability translate into real savings for MINI owners.
Subaru Outback - raises the bar
The fourth generation of Subaru’s ground-breaking Outback crossover vehicle arrives in showrooms in December and, thanks to a raft of changes, it’s better than ever.
Even greater savings as Fiat 500 TwinAir gets city break
Further evidence of the new Fiat 500 TwinAir’s industry-leading environmental credentials has been highlighted following the recent Transport for London (TfL) decision to remove the city’s Congestion Charge for sub-100g/km CO2 cars.
Classic Ford Escort rally car to star at Historics auction
A legendary 42 year-old ex-works Ford Escort rally car, with a first-rate competition pedigree and driven by a succession of renowned names, is to be auctioned by Historics at Brooklands on Saturday December 4th.
Renault Clio dCi 86 takes on the Future Car Challenge
Renault’s ‘greenest’ current production vehicle, the 98 gram CO2 per kilometre 1.5-litre dCi 86 Clio, takes to the road this weekend in the inaugural RAC Future Car Challenge, pitting its talents against a field of around 60 of the greenest cars on the market.
Peugeot 207 Sportium
Peugeot’s popular 207 hatchback now has added “sport-ism” with the introduction of the new 207 Sportium special edition.
SmartBeam high-beam headlamp assist offered on new Saab
Gentex, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active safety systems to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is shipping a three-mirror auto-dimming rearview mirror system with its SmartBeam High-Beam Headlamp Assist technology for the all-new Saab 9-5.
Volvo looks to improve the electric car’s operating range
Volvo Cars is now taking the next step towards next-generation electric car technology. Backed by research support from the Swedish Energy Agency the company is initiating development of a fuel cell that can extend the electric car’s operating range without any carbon dioxide emissions.
BMW – the number one choice for the UK’s policing needs
BMW has been approved as a key supplier for all 52 Police forces around the country by the National Policing Improvement Agency. The announcement means some of BMW’s class-leading products will become standard issue to the UK’s Policemen and women as part of the four-year deal.
Prius Generation X
Your eyes don’t deceive you: Prius has turned street-sharp with front, rear and side skirts, 17-inch smoked-finish alloys and dark-tinted privacy glass. The new look belongs to a special edition model that celebrates the world-beating hybrid’s first 10 years in the UK.
Keith, Ian & Andy sponsor ITV’s coverage of the FA Cup
Kia is the new sponsor of ITV’s coverage of The FA Cup for the 2010/2011 season in a deal which builds upon the Korean car company’s involvement with high-profile football events such as the FIFA World Cup.
Hyundai Santa Fe and Trajet suspension dealer inspection
Hyundai’s quality control has revealed that first generation Santa Fe models produced between July 2000 - June 2003 and Trajets produced between January 2000 - May 2004, could have been affected by corrosion due to winter road salt conditions in the UK.
Citroen C5 - fresh new look and enhanced efficiency
Citroen’s elegant C5 range is to be updated and refreshed with smart styling and technology upgrades including a distinctive new LED light signature, darker tinted rear light clusters, re-homologated engines and the introduction of the Company’s innovative new eTouch Emergency & Assistance System.
Isuzu finds the ‘farm factor’
The votes are in and Wales’ top farmer has been named. Teisi Jenkins of Dyfed won TV channel S4C’s ‘Fferm Factor’ reality show and along with it a brand new Isuzu Rodeo 2.5 Denver.
Surf’s up at Sinclair Skoda
British women’s surf champion and Swansea resident, Gwen Spurlock, 19, recently collected the keys to her brand new Skoda Roomster SE 1.2 TSI 85bhp, from Sinclair Skoda, Swansea.