Car News

The Vauxhall Collective - three years on

For three successful years, the Vauxhall Collective, set up by Vauxhall Motors as part of its ongoing commitment to championing style and design in the UK, has offered a platform for the most promising creatives to develop their style and create unique projects across fine arts, theatre, photography, craft & design, fashion and film.

Citroen zones in on free London driving

Following the Mayor of London’s recent announcement that all Euro 5 compliant cars emitting 100g/km CO2 or less will be able to enter the Congestion Charging zone free of charge from 4th January 2011; Citroen is pleased to offer three stylish, efficient and well-equipped models that will be eligible for the 100% discount - saving London drivers around £2,500 per year.

Volvo Winter Tyre Programme

Volvo Car UK will be helping drivers stay mobile during the annual big freeze by launching its new Winter Tyre Programme.

LUXGEN7 CEO - the ultimate transport for the distinguished

A fully-independent and isolated personal space that fulfills the privacy and practical needs of top business executives is a rarity among luxury automobiles.

Nissan Leaf production begins at Oppama, Japan

Nissan has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and from early 2011, in select markets in Europe.

Toyota iQ to be exempt from congestion charge

Toyota’s revolutionary city car, the iQ, will be exempt from the central London congestion charge from 4 January 2011, presenting a potential saving total of more than £2,500 per annum.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car that will make its debut in the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship is the latest edition of the best-selling racing car of all time, having been built in a production series of more than 1,400 units since 1998.

Subaru sponsors British Ski & Board Show

The UK’s premier snow sports event, the British Ski and Board Show, has teamed up with Subaru to deliver an adrenaline-filled event at Birmingham’s NEC between Friday 29 and Sunday 31 October.

Ford holds first global test drive of all-new Ford Focus

In the Ford Focus Global Test Drive, everyone wins: Ford Focus engineers get rapid feedback from interested customers and prospects, drivers get a first look and thrilling international wheel time in Ford’s breakthrough new Focus before it goes on sale, friends get to come along for the ride of a lifetime and deserving charities benefit.

Landmark victory for Volvo’s Emissions Equality campaign

Volvo Car UK is celebrating a landmark victory in its Emissions Equality campaign, following yesterday’s decision by the Mayor of London to allow all sub-100g/km CO2 and Euro 5 compliant cars to enter the Congestion Charge zone free of charge.

Renault Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer - More for less

Less than a month after their world debuts at the Paris motor show, Renault has released UK pricing and specification for the Laguna 2011 Hatch and Sport Tourer models, with savings of up to £1,855 available compared to the previous range.

Lexus announces voluntary recalls in the UK

Lexus is launching two voluntary recalls in the UK, affecting its IS, GS and RX models. It is working with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) to contact registered owners and keepers by letter to advise them of the procedure for taking their vehicle to a Lexus Centre or an Official Lexus Service Outlet for the necessary repair work to be done.