Car News

Aston Martin Racing launches first one makes series in UK
Aston Martin Racing has launched the Aston Martin British GT4 Challenge, the first time there has been an official factory one make series for the British marque in the UK.

Citroen offers a ten-plate for affordable motoring this March
Citroen’s stylish, award-winning and technology-packed small car range is even more accessible this March - with customers able to get behind the wheel of a brand new 10-plate model, thanks to an enticing selection of retail offers.
Toyota announces details of actions on quality-related issues
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced details of a number of quality-related matters at a press conference in Tokyo today.

Lotus Elise - Supercar performance with city car economy
The Lotus Elise revolutionised the sportscar market 14 years ago when the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar was introduced.

Prolonged adverse conditions make vehicle checks vital
As the UK continues to face the coldest winter in over three decades, UK motorists need to check their vehicles are in a fit condition to face the unusually harsh weather that seems set to continue.

Seat’s cheeky archer shows his sociable side
SEAT’s radical Cupid character – created as the star of a new Ibiza Cupra advertising campaign that aired for the first time on TV just before Christmas – is now aiming to put his fans in control via a new Facebook page.

Jaguar to unveil fastest XK ever at Geneva Show
Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – up to 174mph from 155mph – and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.

Vauxhall celebrates 30 years of Astra sales in UK
After 30 years, nearly three million UK sales and six generations, Vauxhall’s Astra can now lay claim to be one of the Britain’s best loved cars, accounting for almost one in 20 of all vehicles currently registered in the UK.

New Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
The Continental Supersports Convertible further strengthens Bentley’s supercar range, following the introduction of the Continental Supersports Coupé in 2009.

Ferrari holds firm in a year of crisis
The Ferrari S.p.A Board of Directors have met under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the end of year results for 2009.

Toyota at the Geneva Motor Show
Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota’s presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe.

New BMW M3 Coupe with Competition Package
BMW has introduced a Competition Package for its class-leading BMW M3 Coupe to enhance the model’s unparalleled driving dynamics. The package will go on sale 20 March, 2010.

New Mini Countryman UK prices announced
In September this year MINI will launch its latest and largest model, and the first to offer four-wheel drive, to the UK market. The MINI Countryman range will be the fourth member of the MINI family following Hatch, Convertible and Clubman.

Seat searches for soccer stars of today, and tomorrow
SEAT is searching for the next Beckham, Ronaldo, Gerrard, Lampard and Walcott as it kicks off a nationwide five-a-side tournament which offers the overall winners a football trip of a lifetime.

Hertz and Nissan to provide electric car rentals
Hertz has announced it has entered a joint commitment with Nissan to bring zero-emission mobility to car rental in the US and Europe by early 2011. Under the terms of their Memorandum of Understanding, Hertz will develop a program for the roll-out of Nissan LEAF at select rental sites in those two major markets.