Car News
Skoda presents Fabia vRS and Fabia vRS estate
Skoda is presenting the new Fabia vRS hatch and estate at the Geneva Motor Show, where it will join the sports-tuned Octavia vRS. Both Fabia vRS versions are indeed impressive: for the first time ever, Skoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four-cylinder petrol engine providing 180bhp, in an engine of just 1.4 litres.
Porsche 918 Spyder concept car
Porsche presented the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at its world debut this evening in Geneva (1 March 2010). This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact, an innovative plug-in hybrid concept reducing emissions to just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre and fuel consumption to 3.0 litres/100 kilometres (94 mpg imp).
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight” badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete.
DVLA celebrate 10-series success
The first day of March will be a date motorists will instantly be aware of… thanks to the 10 indicator encased in new style registrations.
BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid
The new concept car offers a particularly good rendition of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in all its dynamic, efficient and innovative qualities, at the same time representing the ongoing development of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 with their drivetrain technology already in production.
Skoda Superb Estate hits UK showrooms
The new Skoda Superb Estate will become the most luxurious and most practical car ever to wear the famous Skoda badge when it goes on sale on 26 February.
Ice cool Wilks ready for hot Brazil Rally Challenge
Guy Wilks will swap the wintry north east of England for the hot and humid interior of Brazil, when the Skoda UK Motorsport driver contests Round 2 of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the Rally International de Curitiba (4-6 March), in his Fabia S2000.
Mercedes-Benz wins award for customer satisfaction
Mercedes-Benz has been recognised as being the best automotive manufacturer in the country for providing excellent customer service in the latest UKCSI survey published by the Institute of Customer Service.
Think Blue - A signal for the environment
Protecting the environment is simple and everyone can help in their everyday lives. This is the message of the new image and marketing campaign called ‘Think Blue.’ which the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is launching on February 27, 2010.
Official England supplier deal makes it a hat-trick for Fiat
Fiat kicks off a busy March with news of another high profile fleet tie-up – this time with The Football Association.
Maserati steals the show on Menswear Day at London Fashion Week
As the success of menswear showcase during London Fashion Week grows, Maserati GB was proud to lend its support to AMCK Models, London's only specialist men's model agency.
Nissan and Playstation GT Academy 2010 is go!
Nissan and PlayStation’s quest to unearth real racing talent from the virtual world of the successful Gran Turismo race simulation games enters a crucial phase today.
Lexus CT 200h - Lexus’s first premium compact model
The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand.
Infiniti’s first diesel compact crossover – The EX30d
Infiniti releases the first photographs of its new compact diesel crossover, a dynamic all-wheel driver with the power and torque to take on anything in its class.
Industry kite-mark to boost car buyer confidence
Thousands of car buyers across the country can now be more confident when taking up motor finance, after one of the UK's largest motor dealer groups became recognised by a finance industry competence programme.