Car News
Seat’s elegant Exeo becomes the automatic choice
The elegantly sporty SEAT Exeo saloon and the dynamic Exeo ST estate are set to become the automatic choice for business and private drivers alike with the debut in Paris this week of a new drivetrain option.
Subaru sponsors Europe’s biggest horse trial event
Subaru UK is extending its current title sponsorship of Europe’s biggest annual International horse trial, the Subaru Houghton International, until 2013.
Aston Martin named the coolest brand
Aston Martin has been named the UK’s coolest brand, winning this prestigious accolade for a remarkable fourth time in five years.
Range Rover pop-up street installations celebrate Evoque
Range Rover has unveiled four pop-up temporary street installations at key Parisian landmarks. The brand has worked with leading contemporary Parisian artists to create artworks which have been inspired by the new Range Rover Evoque and the city of Paris.
A tradition of luxury
Bentley is delighted to announce new directions and developments in its dedicated Boutique at the Paris Motor Show this year.
smart cdi wins 2010 MPG Marathon
The smart cdi – the World’s CO2 champion – has once again run rings round its rivals in the annual ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon, winning the event for the second year in a row with an impressive 94.66mpg.
Honda Jazz with hybrid tech
Making its debut at the Paris Motor Show this week, the hybrid version of the Jazz features Honda's innovative petrol-electric IMA system and retains the practical characteristics found in the supermini, while lowering emissions and improving fuel economy.
Call Mazda First brings new customers into Mazda franchise
A year after Mazda UK launched Call Mazda First, its free-of-charge accident aftercare service, dealers are reporting a jump in bodyshop work and spin-off benefits in new vehicle sales.
Citroen C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso
Having already achieved undisputed success since their respective launches in 2006 and 2007 - with nearly 650,000 vehicles sold globally and 63,000 sales to British customers - Citroen UK has announced that C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso will feature new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and engine upgrades from October 2010.
One Tonne Life – reducing household CO2 output by 85%
Volvo Car Corporation has entered into a partnership to test whether a typical family can cut their carbon footprint by more than 85% by switching to more sustainable housing, transport and energy solutions.
Addison Lee Galaxy is MPG star
The UK’s largest minicab service, Addison Lee, has swapped the trials of London traffic for a challenge of a different kind, piloting a 2.0-litre, 140PS TDCi Ford Galaxy PowerShift to stand-out fuel economy on the 2010 MPG Marathon.
Improved insurance package for Caterham owners
MCE Insurance has revamped its package for Caterham Seven owners, who can now benefit from an improved product and extra peace of mind.
Smart companions for MINI and not so mini road trips
Whether embarking on a business trip or heading off on holiday, every frequent traveller needs a reliable companion by their side. So luckily MINI cars give people on the move all the support they need.
Cobra Citroen DS3 suspension upgrade package out now
The launch of the new Citroen DS3 has caused ripples of excitement throughout the motor industry. The French manufacturer has seemingly found its ‘Mojo’ again and is producing exciting hot hatches in the idiom of the tuner’s favourite, the much-loved Saxo.
Infiniti releases sketch of luxury electric vehicle
Infiniti has released a sketch of its first electric vehicle and confirmed a 2013 launch.