Car News

Ford UK engine exports rise as Fiesta and Focus go global

The Ford Fiesta has embarked on a 15,000-mile round-the-world trip that will see Ford Fiestas visit a total of 21 countries.

Peugeot iOn with complete mobility solution

With environmental awareness becoming a key focus of the UK government, local authorities and the general public, combined with the development of new battery technology, electric vehicles are the perfect fit for urban mobility for today and tomorrow.

Audi R8 Spyder adopts eight-cylinder power

The Audi R8 Spyder is about to perform a pincer movement on the open-air supercar establishment as it adopts a new generation 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine to run alongside the existing 5.2-litre V10 FSI.

‘Lost’ Aston Martin drives up to over £200,000 at auction

A ‘lost’ 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII drophead, originally the property of former Aston Martin owner David Brown, which has spent the last 30 years hidden beneath a tarpaulin, sold for over £206,000 – more than twice its top estimate – at Barons British Heritage sale at Sandown Park on September 7th.

Mazda to exclusively sponsor ITV1’s ‘71 Degrees North’

ITV Commercial announced today that Mazda has been named the exclusive sponsor of ITV1’s brand new adventure show, ‘71 Degrees North’ from 11 September 2010. While this will be the second major terrestrial sponsorship Mazda has supported, this showcases the Mazda MX-5 national Thrills campaign launched in May 2010.

Alfa Romeo Cuore Sportivo Coach Award – coaches shortlisted

Ten athletics coaches from across the UK have been shortlisted from over 14,000 nationwide, for the Alfa Romeo Cuore Sportivo (Sporting Heart) Coach Award, for a chance to drive a brand new Alfa MiTo sporty compact for a year.

Saab’s all-new flagship with wider engine choice

Just two months after its launch, the appeal of the new Saab 9-5 saloon is further broadened by the introduction of two new engines.

Saab 9-3 diesels set 119 g/km CO2 class benchmark

Class-leading CO2 emissions of 119 g/km are on offer within the latest Saab 9-3 range, which benefits from an across-the-board emissions reduction of 10 percent, making this car a perfect choice for company car users, and a cost-effective option for customers keen to reduce fuel consumption and their carbon footprint.

Caterham 125 Monaco special edition

Caterham Cars is evoking the elegance, class and rich motorsport heritage of Monte Carlo with the latest Special Edition of its similarly timeless sportscar, the Roadsport 125 Monaco.

smart festival takes over the world

Over 4,000 enthusiasts and 1,420 smarts descended on Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, to make this year’s smart festival the biggest and best-ever single-day gathering of smarts.

Ford Bridgend welcomes round-the-world Fiesta

A high-mileage Ford Fiesta has returned to the Welsh production home of its engine.

Vauxhall Ampera charges in by royal command

Vauxhall’s groundbreaking Ampera will take pride of place at ‘A Garden Party To Make A Difference’ in the gardens of Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House this week. The event – claimed to be the longest royal garden party ever held – starts today and includes one of the most exciting groups of eco cars ever brought together.