Car News
Mazda MX-5 wins Best Roadster award
Mazda’s range of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ vehicles continues to impress automotive experts, with the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster being rated as ‘Best Roadster’ – beating BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster rivals – to claim a top ranking in the annual Auto Express New Car Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class wins Auto Express Best Luxury Car
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been awarded Best Luxury Car for the fifth consecutive year at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2010.
U-Connect performance ECU for selected BMW models
Unichip Europe is delighted to announce the launch of a new performance-enhancing plug and play ‘U-Connect’ piggy back Unichip upgrade for the BMW 163 and 177 bhp, 1995cc, four cylinder direct injection engines used in the 120, 320 and 520d models from 2003 onwards.
Nissan Leaf picks up Special Auto Express award
The Nissan Leaf, the world’s first affordable mass-produced zero emission vehicle, has won its first award, a full eight months ahead of sales. The Leaf picked up the coveted Special Award at the 2010 Auto Express New Car Awards.
Skoda Yeti is Auto Express Car of the Year for 2010
The Skoda Yeti drove off with the top award in the 2010 Auto Express New Car Awards, being named ‘Car of the Year’ by the top-selling weekly automotive magazine and website.
BMW launches new winter tyre programme
BMW has launched a specialist winter tyre programme designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months – regardless of weather conditions.
Subaru Ireland continue sponsorship of Leinster rugby referees
Neville Matthews, Managing Director of the award-winning brand, Subaru, announced today that Subaru will continue with the very successful sponsorship. “We have found that during our association with the Leinster Referees and rugby in general, awareness of the Subaru brand has increased dramatically” he said.
Kia Venga wins Best Supermini-MPV title
The Venga, Kia’s new B-segment MPV, has fought off strong established competition to win the title of Best Supermini-MPV in the prestigious Auto Express New Car Awards.
575 BHP tuning package for Porsche Panamera Turbo
APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss Sportec range of exclusive vehicle enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a two stage performance enhancement program for the 4.8-litre, bi-turbo, four wheel drive Porsche Panamera.
Peugeot RCZ scoops two Auto Express New Car Awards 2010
The Peugeot RCZ is continuing its barnstorming year with two more awards, this time at the Auto Express New Car Awards where it scooped the Best Coupé Award and the Auto Express Design Award, which is decided by an online readers’ vote.
The new ALPINA B5 Bi Turbo
Following its worldwide launch at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, the keenly anticipated ALPINA counterpart of the new BMW 5-Series saloon is now available in the UK.
Volkswagen does the double at Auto Express New Car Awards
The Volkswagen Golf has again been recognised as the best in its class with a pair of wins in hotly contested categories at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards.
Land Rover wins double Auto Express 2010 New Car Awards
Land Rover's award-winning Freelander 2 and Discovery 4 models have reigned supreme once again at the prestigious Auto Express 2010 New Car Awards, with the Freelander 2 winning Best Compact SUV and the Discovery 4 scooping Best Large SUV.
Land Rover Freelander 2 with new diesel engine
The 2011 Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK from the end of September 2010, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations including new instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option.
Vauxhall set to wow Paris crowds
With two world premieres and a host of new exciting models, the Vauxhall stand will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris (October 2 – 17), the most visited motor show in the world.