Car News
Peugeot eco driving challenge from Paris to Geneva
This week sees the launch of the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge - the Peugeot Eco Cup. Following in the footsteps of those early pioneering motoring journeys, the Peugeot Eco Cup will follow a 1000 kilometre course from Paris to Geneva, with the winners being those arriving at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel.
Successful first outing for Formula Renault 2.0 race car
Manor Competition was among the first to put the New Formula Renault 2.0 race car through its paces with a successful test session at Pembrey Circuit in South Wales recently.
New Fiat Punto Evo – Evolution of the species
Think small cars and a string of super-successful Fiats should spring to mind: the ground-breaking 600, the trend-setting 127, the innovative Uno, and progressive Punto.
Audi R8 race and road cars prepare to take the heat
As the first examples of the scalp-bronzing Audi R8 Spyder head for the UK to enliven spring 2010, two rather more knuckle-whitening versions of the celebrated Audi supercar are preparing to compete in the 2010 FIA GT3 European Championships in the hands of a new home-grown racing team.
Colbornes joins the Skoda family
Colbornes in Woking, Surrey has become the UK’s latest authorised Skoda retailer. Managing Director, Richard Neulaender, recognised that the Czech manufacturer’s wide range of high quality vehicles, great value for money prices and excellent customer satisfaction levels will help to increase sales in 2010.
Yorkshire-based customer Audi team bids for Euro title
A newly-formed motor racing team based in Yorkshire will race a pair of Audi R8 sportscars aiming to successfully defend the FIA GT3 European Championship title for the German manufacturer this year.
Skoda UK confirms IRC runs in Brazil and Argentina
Skoda UK Motorsport will enter Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, running its Fabia S2000 on Rally International de Curitiba in Brazil (4-6 March) and Rally Argentina (19-21 March) driven by Guy Wilks and co-driver Phil Pugh.
2010 kicks off with countdown to 2014 Sochi Olympics
The 2010 Freeride World Tour sponsored by Nissan kick-offs in the Russian resort of Sochi, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Wilks plays a safe bet on Rallye Monte Carlo
Skoda UK Motorsport driver Guy Wilks continued to place only safe bets on the opening round of the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, Rallye Monte Carlo, by making good tyre choices and driving without risk on the middle day of the event.
Strong Porsche contingent at Florida classic
As title defender and the most successful manufacturer in the history of the Daytona 24 hour race, Porsche returns to the long distance classic in Florida on the last weekend in January with yet another strong line-up.
Mercedes E-Class Estate - class-leading load space and practicality
With class-leading load capacity, enhanced practicality, greater fuel efficiency and low emissions from just 150 g/km the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, on sale from 21 January 2010, has set a new benchmark for the premium estate sector.
Skoda Octavia range extended with new engines
The Skoda Octavia family hatchback and estate range is now even more attractive thanks to the addition of two new engines. A new, downsized 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine is now offered along with the very latest 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp diesel engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission.
Toyota takes environmental lead in 2009
Analysis of the CO2 output for all cars sold in the UK in 2009 reveals that Toyota is top of the low emission charts.
Ford’s Focus on material recycling
To find out what happens to discarded household carpets, old jeans or empty bottles, take a closer look at the Ford Focus.
Ferrari speaks Japanese
Ferrari.com debuts today with its new Japanese language version. After the launch last year of the completely redesigned site, in English and Italian, the world of Ferrari has now been further enriched by the addition of this new online tool dedicated specifically to its clients, enthusiasts and fans in the great Asian nation.