Car News
Citroen DS3 competition finds UK’s most ‘unique’ photo
Citroen has revealed the winning image in its DS3 ‘unique’ photo competition. A panel of judges selected the picture ‘Angel’ designed by David Dunne from Romford, Essex as the entry that most embodied the expression of ‘uniqueness’. The shot also received more than 1,130 public votes in the competition’s on-line gallery.
RM Auctions secures sale of rare Ferrari 250 GTO
RM, the global leader in the collector car market, has announced that the rare and coveted 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) has been sold through private treaty.
Aston Martin ready for Nurburgring 24-hour challenge
Aston Martin will be widely represented in the first qualifying sessions ahead of the Nurburgring 24-hour race – one of the most renowned endurance tests in motorsport – spearheaded by a race prepared version of the British marque’s new four-door sports car; Rapide and a V12 Vantage with aerodynamic enhancements based on the hugely successful road car.
LUXGEN MEFI turbo engine - Light weight and efficient
Engine weight reduction and performance maximisation are both challenging goals for all automotive engineers.
The BMW M3 GTS
The history of BMW M3 motor sport is to be enriched following the confirmation that the next chapter in ‘M’ heritage is here.
Toyota RAV4 - More choice, more equipment and new styling
RAV4, the Toyota that inspired a whole new market segment for compact recreational SUVs, is proving the master of sustained success with a new-look 2010 model.
Toyota Hilux aids lawn mower world land speed record attempt
Toyota’s legendary pick-up, crowned indestructible by BBC’s Top Gear, and present at the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano, is supporting Project Runningblade, the British attempt on the world land speed record for a lawn mower on 22–23 May 2010 at Pendine Sands, South Wales.
Citroen C1 and C3 available with 3 years’ free servicing
Citroen has announced the introduction of 3 year/35,000 mile free servicing offers - on the chic, frugal C1 city car and the stylish, modern new C3 supermini.
England captain Rio Ferdinand joins Jaguar Academy of Sport
The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce that England football captain Rio Ferdinand has joined the prestigious list of names as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport, which aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success.
Ford launches new S-Max and Galaxy to 'Mumsnet' families
Families who use Mumsnet's vibrant parenting forums have been introduced to the new seven-seater Ford S-MAX and Galaxy range.
Toyota Auris Hybrid production - Quality first and foremost
Quailty has never before been such an important consideration for car buyers and it is an issue Toyota has fully addressed in all areas of production of its new, British-built Auris Hybrid.
LUXGEN wins two Taiwan Excellence Awards
Packed with pioneering technology and abundant luxury, LUXGEN has placed itself in the leadership position in Taiwan’s automobile industry.
Ford StreetKa UK’s best second-hand convertible
Ford’s StreetKa is the best second-hand convertible of the last ten years, according to research by online retailer Carsite.co.uk.
The most powerful street-legal Porsche of all time – 911 GT2 RS
The GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart and marks the summit in the 911 range.
Kia posts 36 per cent increase in April global sales
Kia has announced its global sales figures for April 2010 – passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles – recording a total of 174,505 vehicles sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 36 per cent.