Car News
Land Rover backs Burghley
Land Rover has announced the renewal of its title sponsorship of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials for a further three year term – up to and including the 2013 event. The British manufacturer of the world's most versatile SUVs has been the title sponsor of the event since 2005.
Kia franchise rated tops by dealers
Kia dealers have rated holding the franchise as the best in the business – alongside Audi – in the Retail Motor Industry Franchise Dealer Attitude Survey.
Nissan Leaf order book opens for UK customers
UK car buyers can now take their place in motoring history by becoming the first in the country to secure an order for the world’s first affordable, mass-produced, 100% electric vehicle, as the Nissan LEAF order bank opened on September 1st.
Santa Pod's BMW Show - 19th September
The BMW Show at Santa Pod Raceway is back for it's fifth year and all BMWs are welcome- race cars, show cars, modern, retros, classics, new minis and BMW bikes.
Skoda provides Yeti to mountaineer OBE, Alan Hinkes
After years spent on the hunt for the evasive Yeti, mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE’s search trail has led not to the Himalayas, but to a face to face encounter with the legendary abominable snowman courtesy of car manufacturer Skoda.
Bentley Continental GT to make online debut
Bentley will reveal its new and compelling vision of the Continental GT next month with a unique internet reveal. The studio lights are switched-on and the cameras will start rolling at 1500 British Summer Time on Tuesday 7 September.
Brian Leighton Garages joins the Isuzu fold
Famous for its minster tower, the market town of Howden now has another well-built giant to add to its list of local highlights – the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up truck.
BMW’s 3.0 D powered cars enhanced by ECU remap
BMW’s 245 bhp 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, direct injection common rail power plant is arguably the most refined and potent mainstream diesel engine on sale today.
Toyota Verso-S to debut at Paris Motor Show
Toyota will signal its return to the mini-MPV segment at this year’s Paris motor show with the world debut of the new Verso-S. It will also celebrate 10 years of full hybrid technology and look to its future development with Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Mazda Shinari concept car
Mazda have announced Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and revealed the Mazda Shinari concept car, the first vehicle to embody this new theme.
Chevrolet Cruze hatchback on show in Paris
The story of the Chevrolet Cruze goes from strength to strength with the latest chapter heralding the launch of a new 5-door hatchback model, further evidence of Chevrolet's intention to bring value for money to all mainstream segments in Europe.
Renault renews partnership with Dame Ellen MacArthur
Renault has been a partner to Dame Ellen MacArthur since 2001 and today renewed its partnership with the yachtswoman for a further three years.
Volvo S60 T6 with 330 PS
Performance tuning specialists, Heico Sportiv, have turned their attention to the all-new Volvo S60 and developed a storming 330 PS version of the T6. Just 100 versions of the Black Sapphire metallic special edition will be available at a price of €63,968, equivalent to just over £53,000.
Renault Laguna facelift to be unveiled in Paris
Ahead of its Paris Motor Show unveiling, Renault has released initial details for the New Laguna.
Mini Countryman UK debut
MINI will launch its latest and largest model, the MINI Countryman, to the UK market on September 18 2010. Countryman will be the fourth member of the MINI family following Hatch, Convertible and Clubman but the first to have four doors, seating for five adults and the first to offer four wheel drive.