Car News
Volkswagen claims International Engine of the Year Award
The much sought-after ‘Engine of the Year Award’ has been won by Volkswagen. Entered in the competition this year was Volkswagen’s new 1.4-litre TSI engine and it won not only in the 1 to 1.4-litre category, but also took the overall award as ‘International Engine of the Year’.
Ferrari Store grand opening in New York’s Park Avenue
The Ferrari Store of New York has officially opened its doors, unveiling a retail space offering an array of branded apparel and lifestyle products.
Alfa Romeo celebrates 100th anniversary
Alfa Romeo's century-long history, which began on 24 June 1910 in Milan, is an achievement shared by a very small number of other auto makers, and is peppered with commercial successes and racing wins achieved worldwide.
Alfa Giulietta in UK
In the 1950s the Alfa Giulietta caught the imagination of the driving public with its sporty appeal, attractive looks and accessible pricing. Now, over 50 years later, the Italian sporting car manufacturer is celebrating its centenary with an all-new namesake which goes on sale here on Saturday 24 July.
Toyota Auris Hybrid in Goodwood’s Moving Motor Show
Built in Britain and now the star of a very British motor show, Toyota’s Auris Hybrid will mark its official on-sale date in a new curtain-raising attraction for the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
BMW picks up three Green Car Awards
BMW has won three accolades at the Environmental Transport Association’s Green Car Awards 2010. This year the Environmental Transport Association examined over 5,000 vehicles to establish the greenest cars on the market for the Green Car Awards 2010.
Ampera ends first UK road trip with energy to spare
Vauxhall gave the most persuasive demonstration yet of its new Ampera’s core strengths of ultra-low emissions and real-world usability when a prototype car traversed seven UK counties; its production version would have enough energy left to do the same again.
Damien Hirst donates Audi A1 ‘Art Car’ for Sir Elton’s charity
This year’s White Tie and Tiara Ball, which takes place on Thursday 24 June and will be held – as always - at the home of Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, will feature an extraordinarily special auction item.
Hybrids by the hundred for Lewis Day
In the space of just four years, Lewis Day has built up one of the largest hybrid fleets in the country, numbering more than 250 Toyota Prius.
Lotus Range Extender Engine set for production
A collaboration between Lotus Engineering and Fagor Ederlan will develop the Lotus Range Extender Engine for series production.
Peugeot 207 - A strong and successful 200 year heritage
Peugeot’s popular 207 range has a long and successful heritage which can be traced back to Peugeot’s first “2-series” car in 1930 – the Peugeot 201.
Enjoy a long weekend of summer fun at LANDROVERmax!
Visitors to this year’s LANDROVERmax!, held from Saturday 28th to Monday 30th August at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire can make the most of the Summer Bank Holiday by enjoying a long weekend of camping and caravanning in the heart of the country.
Audi top of the German car league
A poll of over 26,000 internet users suggests that Audi is the most popular German car brand in the UK.
Honda CR-Z and Type-R Mugen at Goodwood
Honda is taking part in the first ever Moving Motor Show at Goodwood on 1 July, which gives car enthusiasts the chance to test drive two of its most exciting cars around a 3.5-mile test track.
Kia Sportage sees final development in the UK
The new Kia Sportage, which goes on sale in August, is Kia’s latest European-designed model to have been specifically developed for the UK’s roads and drivers.