Car News

Skoda scoops two honours at the Towcar Awards 2010

Skoda picked up two titles in the prestigious Practical Caravan Towcar Awards 2010. The Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170 SE was named best car in the 1575-1724kg class, and the Octavia Estate 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine won the Green Award.

Peugeot 207 - A wide wise choice

Peugeot’s popular 207 range is the ideal choice for cost-conscious buyers with its low running costs and a range of models which attract no vehicle excise duty.

Hero 100 – The challenge that beats all challenges

Mike Buss, the former soldier and World Record breaking endurance athlete, is about to take on the biggest challenge of his life, the Hero 100 Challenge - 100 marathons in 100 days.

Cruze the daddy!

Lots of little boys want to be racing drivers when they grow up – but how do their parents feel when they really do become one?

Renault Modus set to blossom with Royal Horticultural Society

Renault has teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to bring its members an exclusive offer on its Modus range.

Renault Birmingham hosts a Very Good Trip

Given the date, it will be no surprise to hear that staff at Renault Birmingham got all patriotic yesterday, though not out of passion for the FIFA World Cup, but for the company’s online reality show, ‘Very Good Trip’.

Europe’s best car retailers to represent McLaren

McLaren Automotive, the world’s newest sports car company, has confirmed the majority of its European partners in the UK, German, French, Belgian, Italian and Swiss markets.

Renault Modus wins Best Small MPV in Green Car Awards

Recognition for Renault’s environmental commitment continues with yet another accolade, as Modus wins the ‘Small MPV’ category in the Environmental Transport Association’s ‘Green Car Awards’ for the third year running.

Renault Clio Gordini 200 price and specification

The famous Gordini stripes with a modern twist are now available on Clio with the introduction in the UK of the Gordini 200.

New Astra hitches top Towcar Award

A jury from three of the UK’s leading caravan and car publications has awarded the new Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi (160PS) SRi 5dr its 2010 Towcar Award for cars weighing 1425-1574kgs.

Land Rover does it again

The UK-made Land Rover Discovery has been named the best towcar 2010 in the annual Towcar Awards, a coalition between experts from Practical Caravan, The Camping and Caravanning Club and What Car?.

Citroen secures five British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards

Citroen has demonstrated, once again, that its car and van ranges offer some of the most secure vehicles on UK roads, by picking up a further five awards at the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA). Citroen has now received a total of 25 accolades in the awards’ seven year history - more than any other vehicle manufacturer.