Car News

Had an accident? Suzuki is here for you
Having an accident in your car can be a real inconvenience – no matter how minor the damage – with the numerous phone calls, arrangements for estimates as well as finding a replacement car.

Toyota maintains industry leadership on average CO2 emissions
Toyota continues to lead the motor industry in the UK in bringing down average CO2 emissions across its entire model range.

Balance of power shifts for 2011 model year Audi Q7
Emissions, and in some cases engine capacities, in the new Audi Q7 range for 2011 take a significant tumble as part of the wider Audi initiative to optimise efficiency across its 36-model line-up.

Fiat 500C Playlist takes number 1 spot again
The Fiat 500C Feelgood Playlist has won another honour for its innovative approach to music sharing – this time in the Revolution Awards 2010.

Volkswagen to return to the ‘Green Hell’ with gas-powered Scirocco
The Scirocco GT24-CNG will return to Germany’s ‘Green Hell’ next month as Volkswagen fields three natural gas-powered racers in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race over the weekend 12-16 May.

Newcastle wins the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour
Following on from the launch of the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour last week at the Vinyl Factory in London’s Soho, members of the public have been voting in their thousands on where they’d like the tour to go to next.

Bring the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour to your city
Following on from the launch of the Chevrolet Spark Unscheduled Tour last week at the Vinyl Factory in London’s Soho, members of the public have been voting in their thousands on where they’d like the tour to go to next from a selection of cities and unique venues.

Subaru Forester powers incredible snowsport first
A pair of Subaru Foresters helped make British snowsport history recently by supporting a unique challenge – to ski in both the south of England and the north of Scotland on the same day, and travelling between locations using a single tank of fuel.

Toyota recall programme passes 80 per cent completion
In just two months since the launch of its recall programme, Toyota has successfully processed 80 per cent of the UK cars that required adjustment to their accelerator pedal.

Vauxhall’s AFL system is shining light with top insurer
Insurance company Allianz has awarded its “Genius 2010” prize to Vauxhall/Opel for its AFL+safety lighting system. Rita Forst, Vice President Global Vehicle Engineering at Vauxhall/Opel, accepted it yesterday in Leipzig from Genius patron Karsten Crede, management board member of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty AG.

Spring into summer with a free Ford makeover
Ford vehicles older than three years are invited to compete for a free makeover.

Skoda helps cycle teams get revved up
UK cycling teams Rapha Condor Sharp and Team Raleigh are set for success with the help of Skoda, which has provided them with support vehicles for the 2010 cycling season.

Renault Fluence ZE and Kangoo ZE - Finalised designs revealed
Renault has unveiled the finalised designs of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E., while customers wishing to be among the first to run on electrical power can pre-reserve their vehicle at renault-ze.com.

Peugeot UK launches fan page on Facebook
Peugeot has launched its Peugeot UK Facebook fan page. Now, automotive and rally car aficionados can immerse themselves in all things Peugeot offering a discussion platform for fans to comment, engage and feed their appetite for the iconic French brand.
Volvo official automotive partner of Hard Rock Calling
To celebrate the UK arrival of the all-new Volvo S60, Volvo has teamed up with Live Nation’s Hard Rock Calling Festival to become the events’ Official Automotive Partner.