Car News
APS Sportec boosts Audi S5 to 425 bhp
APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss Sportec range of exclusive vehicle enhancements, is delighted to announce a new performance upgrade for the 2009 onward models of the Audi S5 quattro coupe and cabriolet using the 3.0-litre supercharged, V6, TFSI powerplant.
Last chance to buy a Mazda RX-8 motoring legend
While continuing to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, Mazda UK is saying ‘goodbye’ this autumn to a very different, although equally iconic sportscar in its model line-up – the rotary-engined, four-seater Mazda RX-8.
Ford provides big reward for Granada driver
A Ford campaign offering free Visual Health Checks has resulted in one lucky owner winning a makeover for his car.
Focus RS500 slows down to join Ford history
The first example of Ford's fastest selling performance car in the UK is set for a slower pace of life after joining the company's heritage collection.
Jenson Button collects DR 520 from Mercedes-Benz World
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes motor racing star Jenson Button picked up his exclusive Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 Estate car from Mercedes-Benz World on 24 August 2010.
Rolls-Royce Special Edition unveiled at Pebble Beach
This year marked the 60th anniversary of the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Carmel, California. To celebrate the occasion, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars developed a bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupe at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant, UK.
Audi A1 begins to make its mark
The long wait is over: starting tomorrow, the Audi A1 will be available to test drive at Audi Centres in Germany. Deliveries will simultaneously begin in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other mainland European markets from mid-September. The UK will receive its first cars in November.
Innovative connectivity navigation radio platform for Audi cars
Delphi Automotive’s Connectivity Navigation Radio (CNR) platform is allowing Audi to differentiate its vehicles with a new and innovative infotainment product.
Lexus unveils revised IS range
Sporty, smooth and unmistakeably Lexus, the IS has undergone its most significant revisions since the current generation model was launched in 2005.
Rendez-vous with the all-new Ford Focus in Paris
The new Ford Focus will take centre stage at the Paris show ahead of its arrival in the UK next year. Ford's Paris show news will cover:
Business Secretary visits Jaguar Land Rover
The UK Business Secretary Dr. Vince Cable today visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters to experience first hand a selection of the latest Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and hear about the company's plans for environmental innovation.
Alfa Giulia GTAm tops Alfa voting poll
Although Alfa Romeo has to date created more than 70 models in its rich 100 year history, it all came down to a battle between just two iconic Alfas in a poll of fans’ favourites, initiated to celebrate the Italian marque’s centenary year.
Secretary of State visits Aston Martin
UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, Vince Cable today made his first visit to Aston Martin’s global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire and in doing so fulfilling a long-held ambition to drive one of the company’s cars.
UK’s most beautiful views
In a nationwide poll to celebrate the best of scenic Britain, Lake Buttermere has been voted Britain’s most beautiful view. One in five (18 per cent) Brits believe the small but perfectly formed Lake Buttermere in Cumbria is our nation’s top view, closely followed by neighbouring Lake Derwentwater which received eleven per cent of the vote.
Volvo awarded Best Car Safety device by Businesscar
Volvo’s pioneering Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake technology has been named winner of the Car Safety category at the annual BusinessCar Techies awards.