Car News
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – The world’s first diesel hybrid vehicle
The Peugeot 3008 Crossover, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel ‘Full Hybrid’ production car in the world.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS
A generation ahead: with the CLS, Mercedes-Benz created a new vehicle category in 2003 which for the first time combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a saloon.
Immortalised Mercedes to make its mark
In the same year as Janis Joplin penned the famous line, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz”, the finishing touches were being applied - by hand - to a stunning 280SE 3.5 litre Cabriolet, which has now become the latest showpiece to be consigned for sale by Historics at Brooklands at their forthcoming auction on September 25th.
Robots land in Trafalgar Square
The London Design Festival has invited Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram to design this year`s Trafalgar Square Installation.
Citroen DS3 Racing - The race is on
Citroen has released full details and pricing for the hotly anticipated DS3 Racing, and has announced that customer orders can be placed from 1st September, 2010.
Latest art-themed Spark unveiled
Young British car artist Ian Cook wowed the crowds at this week’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship meeting at Silverstone, Northants, by unveiling the biggest remote control car in his paint-splattered collection.
Upgraded Mazda2 to premiere at Paris Motor Show
At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Mazda will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions.
Volkswagen’s new Dakar Challenger
Replacing the Race Touareg 2, twice winner in 2009 and 2010 of the gruelling Dakar Rally and the first diesel-powered vehicle ever to win the event, the new Race Touareg 3 promises to be faster and more efficient while retaining the immense strength and durability of the outgoing car.
Failed cambelt can be costly
Skoda is warning all car owners of the importance of getting their cambelt changed at regular intervals, with many people unaware of how much damage a failure can cause and cost.
Jaguar Land Rover sponsors Coventry Rugby Football Club
Jaguar Land Rover is revealed as the official club sponsor of Coventry Rugby Football Club for the 2010/2011 season. The announcement came during a ceremony at the Butts Park Arena, home to the club since 2004.
Volkswagen’s holding out for a hero
Volkswagen is set to launch a heroic new campaign to introduce the new Touran and Sharan MPVs into the UK.
Ford Mondeo Sport offers buyers high spec at value price
Ford's new Mondeo Sport special edition goes on sale next month, combining over £2,000 of extra options and elegant style on the road.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - UK’s first choice electric vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that it has reduced the i-MiEV’s launch pricing to £28,990 for orders placed for delivery from January 1st 2011.
Audi rails against inefficient performance right from the start
Audi is blazing yet another trail in the all-important battle to minimise the car’s environmental impact by using trains powered by green electricity to transport its now 36-strong model range from its headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, to the North Sea loading port of Emden.
Skoda introduces Superb 1.6 TDI engine
Skoda has announced the introduction of a 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp engine to its multi-award winning Superb range.