Car News

GT Academy 2010 winners make racing debut at Snetterton

PlayStation and Nissan’s quest to turn a virtual driver into a real one took another step forward this weekend, when Luca Lorenzini from Italy and Jordan Tresson from France took to the track at the Snetterton circuit in a pair of identical Nissan 370Z cars.

Meet DS3, and never look back!

DS3 is the first model in Citroen’s brand new DS line, a product range consisting of three distinctively styled, attention-grabbing models that highlight the very best of Citroen’s ‘Creative Technologie’. DS3 inaugurates the DS line, with DS4 and DS5 set to launch in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

All-new BMW 5 Series Touring

Hot on the heels of the new BMW 5 Series Saloon that goes on sale in March, BMW’s popular Touring model will reach the UK market in September 2010.

Seat’s dedicated fleet centre is open for business

As part of its ongoing ambition to become a fleet manufacturer of choice, SEAT has just opened a national dedicated Fleet Business Centre.

Superchips upgrade for Range Rover TDV8

Vehicle remapping specialist Superchips Ltd has launched a new upgrade for the prestigious Range Rover TDV8 and Sport models.

Up to £2,000 off a new Kia with ‘7 year switch’

Kia Motors is extending the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with the introduction of 7 Year Switch, offering owners of cars over seven years old the chance to trade up to a new Kia, take home a seven year warranty and save up to £2,000 off the list price.

White water rafting builds a strong Skoda UK Motorsport team

The Skoda UK Motorsport team has now arrived in Villa Carlos Paz, host town for this weekend’s Rally Argentina - Round 3 of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.

Alcoa supply wheels for Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Alcoa Auto Wheels is providing advanced lightweight wheels for the V12 Vantage – billed by Aston Martin as its most exhilarating sports car.

Mazda6 Estate named ‘Best Estate Car’

Strong residual values, keen pricing and competitive CO2 emissions see the Mazda6 Estate beat off stiff competition to be named ‘Best Estate Car’ at the 2010 Fleet News Awards - the industry ‘Oscars’.

Bentley expands into South America

Bentley Motors has announced an expansion of its retail network into the South American market with the showroom grand opening of Bentley Sao Paulo in Brazil. This new retailer, to be owned and operated by British Cars do Brasil Ltda, will be the 48th Bentley location in the Americas’ region.

Volkswagen honoured at 2010 Fleet News Awards

Volkswagen has won two key categories as well as the highly competitive company car title at this year’s Fleet News Awards, with the Polo being named ‘Best Supermini’ while the Golf picked up both the ‘Best Lower medium Car’ as well as the coveted ‘2010 Company Car of the Year’.