Car News

Toyota Auris Hybrid WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2010

The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2010 has been awarded to the new Toyota Auris hybrid, which is launched today.

Exclusive Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company’s Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.

Renault Wind Roadster - Compact, inventive and fun to drive

Wind Roadster extends the brand’s range with a new model wholly dedicated to the pleasure of its occupants inviting them to enjoy an alternative way of driving. Through its concept and the technology it employs, Renault’s Wind Roadster is an ingenious illustration of the company’s new brand signature, 'Drive the Change'.

Seat sponsors Shakira’s UK dates

Hot on the heels of her starring role at the World Cup kick-off concert and recent Glastonbury Festival appearance global pop sensation Shakira has announced details of the European leg of her 2010 world tour, sponsored by SEAT.

Honda tops used car reliability study

If you want a reliable used car, buy Japanese – that’s the message from What Car? and automotive insurance expert, Warranty Direct, as they reveal the findings from their annual car reliability study.

Alfa Romeo celebrates centenary at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, is delighted to be the featured marque at this year’s prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex (2-4 July) as the company celebrates 100 years of proud motoring heritage.

Pit Cruze

Now you can look cooler than ever when you’re out for a Cruze! Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off a race-inspired option pack to further bring out the dynamic styling and handling of the Cruze saloon – the car favoured by the Silverline Chevrolet team in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Here comes the Camaro

One car is set to create a bigger buzz than most at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as Chevrolet announces that its Bumblebee themed Camaro marks the launch of the new model in the UK.

New Ford prices to set value benchmark

Ford is reducing the official recommended list prices on all its medium and small cars from August 2. This follows similar action on Ford's large car range in April and means that all Ford's acclaimed passenger cars now offer transparent value for money.

ASA seeks and Toyota finds iQ solution

ASA Recruitment may be celebrating its 40th anniversary, but there's no looking back for the company with its latest acquisition - a fleet of brightly styled and thoroughly contemporary Toyota iQ pool cars, to run around the four Scottish city centres from which it operates.

Abarth 500C and Abarth Punto Evo prices announced

Pricing for two sporting new Abarth models – the 500C and Punto Evo – has just been announced.

Vauxhall ecoFLEX Experience - Finale in Malmö

Helen White has been chosen as the UK finalist of the Vauxhall ecoFLEX Experience. From July 22 to 24, Helen will travel to Sweden, where she will take on the winners from 19 other countries in the final round of the pan-European fuel-saving competition.