Car News

A promising one-two finish for Peugeot at Sebring
Team Peugeot Total made the trip to Florida with a view to preparing for June’s Le Mans 24 Hours, and will return home on Wednesday with plenty of valuable data, plus a historic one-two finish in this weekend’s race itself.

Maserati Grancabrio for Fernando Alonso
The two-times Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has “unveiled” in Fiorano the Maserati GranCabrio that he has selected.

Renault concept car stars in N-Dubz video
British MOBO-award winning hip-hop group N-Dubz has just released the third single from the platinum-selling album “Against All Odds” and when the London-based band was looking for a futuristic car to feature in the video for “Say It’s Over”, Renault was happy to help.

Podium for Aston Martin at Sebring
The Aston Martin 007 was the fastest petrol car across the line, finishing third overall in the opening round of the American Le Mans Series: the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Wilks upholds UK honours on Rally Argentina
Guy Wilks scored the best result by a British driver on Rally Argentina for nine years, after he finished 2nd in his Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000. Guy joins Colin McRae and Richard Burns as the only British drivers to score a podium finish in Argentina, and the first since 2001.

Cobra launch Honda Civic suspension range
Performance Wheels Ltd, the UK importers of Cobra suspension has unveiled its latest cost-effective suspension upgrade for Honda Civic models of all ages from 1983 to the present day.

No trade-in required for Mazda’s post scrappage scheme
Now that the Government scrappage fund has come to an end, each manufacturer is approaching the market in a different way with a number of complex scrappage schemes that rely on an old vehicle to exchange or scrap.

Skoda scoops two more accolades
Skoda added an impressive two more trophies to its already bulging awards cabinet this month, as the manufacturer won twice at the Fleet News awards 2010.

Fixed-price servicing now available on all Volkswagen models
Volkswagen is offering customers added peace of mind and the opportunity to save money with the expansion of its fixed-price service plan, which is now available on every model in the range.

Ferrari auction raises $601,000 for Haiti Relief
Ferrari has raised $601,000 for relief efforts in Haiti by the CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board) and the William J. Clinton Foundation.

Flex your eco-driving skills and win an Ampera
The motto says it all: “Green Drivers Wanted!” Vauxhall is looking for Europe’s greenest driver as part of its ecoFLEX Experience, a unique competition where entrants can show off their fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly driving skills.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi overview
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families.

Vauxhall voted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
The coveted title – Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

Fiat’s new family space
The Fiat Doblo has always been about space – one that’s versatile, practical and value for money for the family driver. Now the all-new version builds on those qualities, yielding improved comfort, style, economy, safety and running costs.

Honda Racing Team announces BTCC drivers for 2010
Honda (UK) and Team Dynamics Motorsport have announced the Honda Racing Team driver line-up for its assault on the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.