Car News

Vauxhall’s new Corsa boosts image with Guinness World Records attempt
Few cars are as widely known in Britain as Vauxhall’s Corsa, and to celebrate the launch of the Fourth Generation model an early prototype car is being used to achieve the Guiness World Records’ title for the Largest GPS Drawing.

The F60America: An exclusive car to mark Ferrari’s 60th year in North America
To celebrate Ferrari’s 60th year in North America, Maranello has returned to its 1950s and 60s tradition of producing strictly limited edition, built-to-order cars. The result is the F60America, of which just 10 will be produced.

Vauxhall unites with owners’ clubs at NEC Classic Motor Show
For the third year running, Vauxhall Motors will be supporting the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC on 14-16 November, with a line-up of rare and unique vehicles from its Luton-based Heritage Centre.

All-new Mazda2 set for European launch
Clever, comfortable and confident: The all-new Mazda2 is heading for Europe, where its generous equipment and convention-challenging capabilities are set to take the B segment by storm.

Continent-crossing Insignia achieves nearly 1,000 miles on one tank
A holidaying company car driver at Toomey Leasing Group has achieved 990 miles on one tank of fuel from his Insignia 2.0 CDTi SRi VX-Line.

All-new Ford Mondeo delivers enhanced efficiency
The all-new Ford Mondeo marks the global debut of a new pedestrian detection technology that could help reduce the severity of accidents or help drivers avoid them altogether.

Bentley opens doors in Vietnam
Bentley Motors launches its first dealership in Vietnam next month. The new operation is situated in Vietnam’s commercially dynamic and fast-growing capital city of Hanoi.

Renault adds Signature trim to Captur range
Renault has introduced a new top-of-the-range trim level to its popular Captur compact-crossover – Captur Signature. This high specification model builds on the Dynamique S MediaNav version and adds numerous extras, including some exclusive ones, as standard.

Hyundai kicks off testing future WRC car based on New Generation i20
Alongside its participation in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Hyundai Motorsport has recently rolled out the first prototype of its next WRC car, which is based on the recently-launched New Generation i20.

UK prices announced for all-new Mercedes-AMG C 63 Saloon and Estate
Prices for the all-new Mercedes-AMG C 63 will start at £59,795 as the super Saloon and Estate open for ordering ahead of their arrival in the UK in Spring 2015.

Toyota Prius+ adds more for 2015
Prius+, Europe’s market-leading seven-seat hybrid MPV, is being re-groomed for 2015 with new styling details, equipment features and colour choices. The first major changes for Prius+ since launch in 2012 give the car a stronger look that takes up Toyota’s latest design cues.

360° - view technology key to Volvo Cars’ goal of no fatal accidents by 2020
With the development of a new safety feature that locates collision-free escape routes, Volvo Cars has taken one of the final steps towards realising its vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.

‘Underdog’ Aston Martin joins NEC sale
A 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 with an incredibly story is to be offered in Silverstone Auctions’ two-day sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on the 15th and 16th of November.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS - More power, more dynamic performance
Porsche announces the second generation of the 911 Carrera GTS, ahead of its arrival in showrooms this November. It will join the acclaimed Boxster GTS, Cayman GTS and Panamera GTS in the range of sports cars from Stuttgart.

Pulsar turns up the heat with sporty new DIG-T 190 engine
Nissan is set to add a sporting twist to its new Pulsar range with the arrival of a third engine option – a 190PS 1.6 DIG-T.