Car News

Pistonheads.com partners Caterham Academy

Iconic sportscar marque, Caterham Cars, has teamed up with the UK motoring forum and news source, Pistonheads.com, for the 2010 Caterham Academy.

Toyota Prius WhatGreenCar Car of the Year

WhatGreenCar has awarded its prestigious Car of the Year Award to the 2010 Toyota Prius. The 2010 Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists and the judging was independently conducted by WhatGreenCar.

Mercedes-Benz joins TyreSafe

Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer group to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe. The company will run a series of tyre safety initiatives across its retailer network and fleet customers, highlighting the important role that tyres play in road safety, which will include a cold weather tyre programme for this winter.

Renault launches special edition Laguna Coupe

Renault pre-empts the Christmas sales with the introduction of a new entry-level version of its stunning Laguna Coupe.

Renault launches Megane Sport Tourer Extreme

Renault has boosted the appeal of its stylish New Mgane Sport Tourer range with the launch of an all-new Extreme trim level, priced from £14,935.

Mazda’s ‘Zoom-Zoom’ wins top auto magazine award

Mazda’s customer magazine, Zoom-Zoom, has won the top prize for ‘Best Automotive Title’ at the annual APA International Customer Publishing Awards, held in London.

Audi boffins build driverless sports car

In its latest display of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ Audi is set to return to a venue synonymous with its past motorsport successes when a “driverless” TTS Coupe quattro tackles the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb in the USA.

Digital tools enhance Fiat flagship experience

Four new car configurators and an eye-catching external digital display are among the high-tech equipment introduced recently to Fiat Marylebone, Fiat UK’s London flagship dealer.

Volvo Group’s personal CO2 counter - Commute Greener

Reduce your carbon emissions – with the Volvo Group’s personal CO2-counter ‘Commute Greener’.

Are you on the cubelist?

Do you have what it takes to get inside the Cube? Nissan’s new urban superstar is no ordinary addition to the range, so only extraordinary people are getting the chance to explore its potential ahead of the UK launch date in January.

BMW Group is Energy Saving Trust’s Fleet Hero

BMW Group has won the title of Industry Supplier at the Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards for the second year running, in recognition of how it has helped businesses to make their fleets more efficient, sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions.

Numberplate could sell for £100,000

Fans of the late Princess of Wales will be queuing up to bid for car numberplate D1ANA at auction. The coveted registration plate is expected to fetch £100,000 - possibly more – when it goes up for auction at COYS “True Greats”, motoring auction at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London on December 1.