Car News
Unwrap the perfect present from Porsche this Christmas
Porsche has Christmas 2009 wrapped up for the whole family, with an extensive range of perfect presents on offer, including driving experiences at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone and gifts for all ages from the Porsche Design Driver’s Selection range.
New Peugeot 3008 wins Continental Irish Car of the Year
The Peugeot 3008 crossover has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2010 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA).
Q’s gadget for James Bond’s Aston Martin now available for Christmas
A palmed-size device that clips onto car seatbelts and is used regularly by top drivers all over the world, including the stunt performers in the last Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” as well as Top Gear Live, is now available for Christmas shoppers wanting a gift that is different and shows somebody they care about their safety.
Renault Sport Championships return to Knockhill
Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin, both prominent support races to the British Touring Car Championship, are to make a welcome return to Knockhill Racing Circuit next year.
Limited-edition GranTurismo S MC Sport Line
The limited-edition Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line with Matt White “ICE” finishing was unveiled last week in the futuristic surroundings of the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, in a dedicated event for a selected number of Maserati customers of the Middle East.
All-new Audi A8 travels light to Miami debut
The last word in luxury and the height of efficiency converge in the all-new Audi A8, which makes its world public debut this week at the Design Miami exhibition in Florida, USA.
Ford Focus ECOnetic uses auto-start-stop to achieve 99g/km CO2
The new 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic takes a successful formula to the next level by combining new technology with clever details delivering the most fuel-efficient Focus to date.
Uniter Group chooses Skoda to update its fleet
As it took delivery of 10 Skoda Octavia Estates this week to replace existing fleet stock, Essex-based technical support solutions company Uniter Group cited professional, reliable and economical attributes as reasons for choosing Skoda’s best-selling fleet model.
Electric vehicle charging system for apartment buildings
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Japan Delivery System Corporation (JDS) have jointly developed an electric vehicle (EV) charging system for apartment complexes. The system, called i-CHARGER, is to be sold by JDS starting from December 1.
Bentley prepares flagship Mulsanne for 2010 launch
Bentley Motors have announced more details of its all-new flagship motorcar, the Mulsanne, following successful debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August and Frankfurt’s IAA motor show in September.
Hyundai scores with i30 World Cup Tour
It may be 192 days until the FIFA World Cup gets underway, but Hyundai – the official Automotive Partner of the global football fest – is already getting into the spirit of the event.
Volkswagen Polo Car of the Year 2010
The new VW Polo has scored a narrow triumph in the 2010 Car of the Year Award, beating six other finalists. The result, announced today, show that the Polo scored 347 points against 337 for Toyota’s new city car, the iQ.
Nissan celebrates design inspiration at ‘Cube Store’
It has inspired Tokyo for a decade and now the Nissan Cube is set to take London’s East End by storm.
Welsh Renault dealer honoured
Secretary of State for Wales, Rt. Hon. Peter Hain PC MP, was the special guest of Welsh Motoring Writers (WMW) at their annual dinner at the St David’s Hotel Cardiff on Saturday.
Lexus LFA powers into London
London has a new must-see attraction with the arrival of the Lexus LFA at Lexus Park Lane. The Mayfair showroom has been selected by Lexus as the centre for all European LFA sales, reflecting the car’s status as one of the most exclusive machines money can buy.