Car News

Unichip performance ECU for Nissan Navara DCi
The Spanish built Nissan Navara has been a popular sight on UK roads since its launch in 2005 as a load lugger and rugged workhorse.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - Electric Vehicle of the Year 2010
The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV city car has been named Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards for the second year running. The prestigious award, sponsored by Elektromotive, was presented on 7th October at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium, London.

Festive joy - the BMW Lifestyle Collection
There are gift ideas perfect for adults and children alike – from Snow Racer sleds to USB sticks, watches and back packs in the BMW Lifestyle Collection. The extensive BMW Lifestyle Collection includes gift ideas for both young and old, and is available at selected BMW dealerships and online at bmw-shop.com.

Volvo V60 pricing and specifications announced
Volvo has announced prices for the all-new V60 sports wagon. Available in four trim levels and with a wide choice of petrol or diesel engines, the V60 sports wagon will start from £23,145 for the 150PS T3 ES model, rising to £37,895 for the flagship 304PS T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium model.
SmartBeam to be available on Peugeot 508
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active safety systems to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming rearview mirrors with its SmartBeam feature for the all-new Peugeot 508, a large, stylish family saloon produced by French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen.

Honda Civic styling enhanced for 2011
The British-built Honda Civic has been given a refresh with a range of cosmetic enhancements for 2011. The updates and additions are designed to enhance the striking appearance and passenger comfort of the car at no extra cost to the customer.

Aston Martin Cygnet confirmed for production
Aston Martin has confirmed that the Cygnet luxury city car – originally shown as a concept car in March - is to go into production in 2011 at the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire.

New Pipercross panel filter for Audi TT RS
Filtration specialist Pipercross has released a superb new panel filter kit for the much vaunted TT flagship, the RS. The 174 mph supercar baiter really responds well to breathing modifications, and the latest Pipercross design offers improved airflow and performance, without infringing the factory warranty.

Samcosport BMW E30 M3 coolant hose kit
The Welsh silicone wizards at Samcosport have released a race-quality silicone hose kit for the modern day classic that is the E30 M3.
Alvis Car Company joins the SMMT
The Alvis Car Company, who are about to re-introduce a renowned 1930’s 4.3 litre Alvis model built using the original technical drawings allied to the latest CAD/CAM technology, has been accepted into membership of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Honda commits to BTCC for 2011
Honda has confirmed its commitment to the 2011 British Touring Car Championship, in which it will enter two racing Honda Civics, prepared by Team Dynamics.

Seat dealers ‘Mania’ for success
Spanish car maker SEAT is increasingly being seen as a hot property among ambitious dealers, and dealer groups, keen to capitalise on the brand’s attractive array of sporty, great value models.

Toyota hybrids recruited for world’s greenest car club
Toyota is helping launch the world’s greenest commercial car club by supplying Prius and Auris hybrid cars to Glasgow’s new City Car Club.

Skoda Fabia vRS breaks seven national speed records
To launch the start of its new series, hit Channel 5 motoring show Fifth Gear aimed for the record books and chose the stunning Skoda Fabia vRS as their weapon of choice.

Jaguar launches two new apps
The iConfigurator app for the iPhone (and iPad) allows users to experience the full vehicle configuration process and to explore the Jaguar model range with access to the latest images and specification details.