Car News
The new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design
Volvo Car UK has announced the launch of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models - created to deliver a dynamic driving experience in a coupe-style saloon or versatile Sportswagon.
Aston Martin One-77 with 750bhp
Aston Martin’s ultimate expression of design, engineering and craftsmanship; the One-77 is being readied for production. The 7.3 litre V12 engine, as part of the development process, has been certified at 750bhp and 750Nm of torque, positioning it as the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today.
Sparks fly at world-first all-electric car and bike duel
Electric racecar faced electric superbike for the very first time as Citroen’s striking Survolt concept and an Agni Z2 went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit.
Caterham - The magnificent Seven
This amazing image of the famous Caterham Seven logo was created by members of the Lotus 7 Club at last weekend’s Graham Nearn Memorial Blat.
Stolen BMW X3 recovered within hours
The theft of two cars from a home in Surrey lead to the recovery of four vehicles and the arrest of two criminals thanks to TRACKER, the UK’s leading stolen vehicle Recovery Company. TRACKER’s state-of-the-art tracking security technology, led Thames Valley Police to the location of a stolen BMW X3, where three other stolen vehicles were recovered.
Alfa’s style on show for PPQ at London Fashion Week
Alfa Romeo’s stunning all-new model, the Alfa Giulietta, was selected as the official car for the PPQ fashion show and after party last Friday (17.9.10) to mark the launch of London Fashion Week.
Maserati at Goodwood Revival 2010
Maserati was once again present as sponsor of the 12th edition of the Goodwood Revival meeting, which welcomed over 100,000 spectators over the course of the weekend.
Porsche 911 Speedster - The 356 legend continues
The Speedster name is one of the most evocative in the history of Porsche. First used on the classic 356 model of 1953, the Speedster quickly became synonymous with low-slung, open-top, two-seater Porsche sports cars that attracted free-spirited driving enthusiasts seeking the ultimate ‘wind in the hair’ experience.
Toyota Optimal Drive makes Avensis an MPG miser
Toyota has defied the doubters of official fuel consumption statistics to show that its Avensis is in fact capable of wringing many more miles out of a gallon of fuel. Put to the test in the eighth annual ALD Automotive/TOTAL Eco 10 MPG Marathon, the Avensis 2.0 D-4D diesel returned an average 74.35mpg, almost 40 per cent more than its official combined cycle figure.
Toyota set to bolster used car sales with FindsYouCars.com
Toyota has signed up to online ‘find engine’ FindsYouCars.com to deliver its entire dealer network with genuine, qualified sales leads from buyers.
World record for the Mazda MX-5
Mazda has broken a world record with its cult roadster MX-5, and entered the Guinness Book of World Records. On 18 September 2010, 459 officially recognised vehicles formed the longest continuous MX-5 parade of all time at the grounds of the UNESCO Zollverein World Heritage site in Essen – clearly breaking the former world record of 249 vehicles set in New Zealand.
New Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale to debut in Paris
The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011.
The Citroen Lacoste concept
Two names, Citroen and Lacoste, have come together with a shared vision - to cultivate boldness, creativity and optimism. The result of these common values: the new Citroen Lacoste concept.
Stars get On Track with Seat
On Track with SEAT is a new music series that takes you into the heart of music making, seeing the creative process from the inside as artists record in the famous Metropolis Studios in London.
Porsche Classic at the Goodwood Revival 2010
Porsche Classic will be present at the 2010 Goodwood Revival, a celebration of the golden era of motorsport which takes place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, near Chichester, from September 17-19.