Car News

Special edition celebrates smart uk’s ‘perfect 10’

smart has commemorated 10 years of UK sales with an exclusive new model – the smart fortwo gb-10 edition.

Three generations of Camaro to star at Silverstone

Visitors to the Chevrolet stand at this weekend’s Silverstone meeting of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will get to witness three generations of iconic Camaro side-by-side – clearly showing how the latest incarnation of the legendary model bears the influences of its heritage.

Skoda at the Moscow Motor Show

Skoda Auto has confirmed its attendance at this year’s Moscow Motor Show (25 – 29 August, 2010), where it will stage national premieres of its flagship Superb Estate, Fabia vRS, the facelifted Fabia and the updated Fabia S2000 (rally car). Showcasing its complete portfolio of vehicles manufactured in the Kaluga plant (Russia).

Nissan Note worthy of significant upgrades

With practicality, versatility and quality at the core of its design, the Note is a small car that’s a big attraction in the Nissan range. Now a range of MY 11 enhancements have been announced adding further value and appeal to this British built model.

Saab launches national media campaign for 9-5 saloon

Saab has launched a multi-million pound national marketing campaign to raise consumer awareness of the brand and to celebrate the introduction of Saab’s all-new flagship model, the 9-5 saloon.

Dealers see the value in Seat brand

With its new cars sales flying high and market share running at an all-time record, SEAT is seeing its stock rise still further among ambitious dealers keen to grab a slice of the Spanish car maker’s successful formula.

Rolls-Royce Phantom sells for £195,500

Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), has reported continuing demand and interest for high value prestige vehicles, despite a recent drop in retail sales amid fears of a double dip recession.

Jaguar XJ Sentinel – The ultimate armoured luxury sports saloon

Jaguar is launching an armoured version of its stunning new XJ luxury sports saloon at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.

Chris Hoy emerges as king of the track again

Sir Chris Hoy added another victory to his tally yesterday at a Jaguar Hot Laps event at Silverstone. A selection of Britain’s finest sports men and women took to the track in Jaguar XKRs.

World’s fastest saloon car on Michelin tyres

A BMW M5-based G-Power Hurricane RR has just set the world speed record for the fastest saloon car, at 232.5mph (372.1km/h), fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

Ex-Roald Dahl BMW is a ‘Peach’

A BMW 732i originally bought new from a dealership in High Wycombe, Bucks in 1982 by the late author Roald Dahl, is being offered at auction by Historics at Brooklands on September 25th, with 20% of the profits generated going to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.