Car News
The 2010 i30 range - helping drivers clean up for the New Year
The hugely successful Hyundai i30 range has been given a major update for 2010. New engines and trim levels will make Hyundai’s big seller even more accessible and further reduce running costs for private and company drivers alike.
Honda toasts the class of 2009
Solomon Jarra from Slough joined 93 fellow apprentice graduates from Honda (UK)’s car, motorcycle and power equipment business areas last week, taking to the stage to receive his certificate confirming successful completion of Honda’s acclaimed UK apprenticeship programme.
Peugeot at COP 15 in Copenhagen
Peugeot will be present at COP 15 in Copenhagen (6th to 20th December 2009), the major climate change conference of the year, and will be involved in two specific events.
Eibach release new lines for Audi A5
As coupe and convertible designs go, Audi’s A5 has been a huge success on many levels. As a classic GT combination, the winning formula of style, space and decent pace has proven to be a big hit in the showrooms.
New Polo gets mint handling from Eibach
Superminis don’t get much better than the perennial Polo – and now, thanks to Eibach, they don’t get much better handling either!
Lotus Evora wins BBC Top Gear Magazine Sports Car of the Year
The Lotus Evora was selected by Top Gear magazine and online teams as the best Sports Car of the last 12 months.
Chatham Honda cleans up with 12 Jazz for Spotless
Chatham Honda in Edinburgh has sparkled by clinching a 12-vehicle fleet deal with a nationwide cleaning company based in the city.
Renaultsport BBC Top Gear Magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year
Renaultsport has been chosen as Top Gear magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year. A vintage year for the performance subsidiary of Renault, 2009 has seen the introduction of the new pocket rocket Twingo Renaultsport 133 Cup, the new Clio Renaultsport 200 and the imminent arrival on UK shores of the stunning Megane Renaultsport 250.
Nissan Cube: Take the square route
Cube is the shape everyone will be talking about in 2010, as Nissan’s global cult car is set to take over the UK’s city streets.
Ferrari 458 Italia wins two BBC Top Gear Magazine awards
The Ferrari 458 Italia has scooped two prestigious awards from BBC Top Gear Magazine, one of the world’s most influential automotive magazines. Not only did the British magazine nominate the 458 Italia “Supercar of the Year”, but also, for the very first time for Ferrari, the coveted title of “Car of the Year”.
Peugeot brings a little Christmas cheer to car buyers
Customers ordering any new Peugeot car in December for delivery between 1st January and 29th March will avoid the imminent VAT increase from 15% to 17.5% which comes into place in January 2010.
New Peugeot 5008 protects all the family
Following in the footsteps of the Peugeot 3008, and before it is launched, Peugeot’s new 5008 compact MPV has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP under its more stringent 2009 test protocol.
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept showcased at LA Auto Show
Honda unveiled the Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model at LA Auto Show 2009, demonstrating a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and stylish city coupe.
Nissan and PlayStation announce return of GT Academy
Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) have joined forces again to bring gaming and motor sport fans the ultimate racing competition. GT Academy 2010 will go live on 17 December, 2009 and will use the virtual world of the new PlayStation Gran Turismo5 game to find a real-world racing driver.
Maximum EuroNCAP rating for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class which launched in June 2009 has achieved the highest rating of five stars in the more stringent EuroNCAP tests, firmly establishing itself as one of the world’s safest luxury saloons.