Car News

Subaru opts for Michelin on Cosworth Impreza
Subaru has selected the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 as the sole OE fitment on its new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400.
Golf tops contract hire charts
You can’t keep the good old Golf down, the Volkswagen car is still the most popular car to contract hire, according to the UK’s leading car leasing website, ContractHireAndLeasing.com.

Ford drives Eurovision Song Contest
Ford is official vehicle supplier to the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, which has its final in Olso, Norway, on Saturday. With a fleet of 40 vehicles, Ford is the exclusive transportation provider for the organisers, artists and celebrities.

McLaren celebrates 20th anniversary of the McLaren F1
In 1988, McLaren took the decision to expand from Formula One and design and build “the finest sports car the world had ever seen”. In March 1990 the team that was to create the F1 came together for the first time.

Peugeot celebrates 200 years of manufacturing prowess
Peugeot’s 200th anniversary sees the culmination of two centuries marked by revolution, evolution and innovation.

New Cosworth Impreza STI CS400
The new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times.

Suzuki makes a “Splash” for charity with Ty Hafan Hospice
As part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations, Suzuki’s J&J Motors are pleased to announce they will be sponsoring the Welsh children’s charity T? Hafan.
LoJack & Maserati join forces to help fight auto theft in Europe
LoJack, the leading global provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, has announced that all Maserati dealerships in Italy, France, Spain and United Kingdom will now offer the Maserati LJ Security System to its customers.

Hulme CanAm supercar opens to orders
A limited run of just 20 New Zealand-designed and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value.

Porsche 997 Turbo 580 bhp upgrade
APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss Sportec range of prestigious vehicle enhancements, is delighted to unveil a new, high quality performance upgrade package for the ‘facelifted’ version of the 997 Turbo, as launched in November 2009.

Emissions equality campaign success
Volvo Car UK welcomes The Mayor of London's consultation on the future of the Congestion Charge exemption for low CO2 emitting cars and hybrids.

New tech models cram even more value into Seat Exeo
SEAT is launching its best-specified cars yet with the showroom debut this summer of new Exeo Tech and Exeo ST Tech models.

Very Good Trip by Renault
After five weeks’ casting and hundreds of video entries posted by net users from eight European countries, the 16 candidates of Very Good Trip are ready to live their dream adventure…at the wheel of the latest additions to the Renault family: New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet and Wind Roadster! And it all kicked off for the eight teams on the famous steps of the most prestigious film festival in the world, alongside top international film stars.

Record sale at Bonhams’ Auction at Aston Martin Works Service
On Saturday 22 May, Aston Martin Works Service hosted its 11th and most successful Bonhams’ Auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia.

Volkswagen at the SMMT Test Day 2010
While Volkswagen may be unable to match the intrigue surrounding former employee Wayne Bruce’s appearance at the SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on Thursday, it is pleased to be offering its own brand of excitement by showcasing the latest line-up of performance models.