Car News
Formula One simulator the ultimate Christmas gift
Cruden, leading designer and manufacturer of interactive motion-based racing simulators – is offering its new racing simulator as an extreme alternative to popular home gaming equipment for affluent motorsport and performance driving enthusiasts.
Lotus scoops EVO Car of the Year double
The Lotus Evora takes the title of ‘EVO Car of the Year 2009’, with the Lotus 2-Eleven winning the prestigious ‘EVO Track Car of the Year 2009’ competition.
First UK test for new Formula Renault 2.0 race car
Northamptonshire’s Rockingham Motor Speedway provided the setting for the first UK test of the new Formula Renault 2.0 race car.
Renault revives Gordini
The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back. The famous Gordini name was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car.
SsangYong looks to the future
For the seventh month in succession, SsangYong increased sales in October over the same month last year. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 60 SsangYongs were registered last month – a 46.34 per cent improvement over October 2008.
UK’s 1st shopping centre dealership opens
Saturday 31st October marked the arrival of a new chapter in G&M Motors association with Honda. The UK’s first shopping centre based dealership opened for business at 11am from a 2,500 sq ft showroom in prime position at the entrance to the Dockside shopping centre at Chatham Maritime.
Updated Nissan GT-R for Europe
In line with its philosophy of constant improvement to its high performance icon, Nissan has introduced a series of minor but key updates to the GT-R to maintain its position as the definitive accessible supercar.
Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true
With its stylish Bertone coachwork and race-bred 200bhp V8 engine, the iconic Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of the most stunning series production automobiles of the twentieth century.
Lucky Andrew scoops a Skyline R33
Christmas has come early for one petrolhead – thanks to performance and modified car insurance broker Swinton Specialist!
Citroen C-Zero: The new 100% electric city car
Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise: with the C-ZERO, CITROEN is broadening its compact vehicle range with a 100% electric offering.
Nissan’s Scratch Shield paint to be applied to mobile phones
Nissan announced it will license its breakthrough “Scratch Shield” paint to NTT DoCoMo, Inc. for mobile phone application in Japan.
First images of all-new Volvo S60
Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 – sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.
All new Astra wins Golden Steering Wheel Award
European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group.
Young Driver of the Year presented with new Peugeot 107
The winner of the third ‘Coventry and Warwickshire Young Driver of the Year’ competition has been announced.
Non solo Rosse: A gallery of colours
Galleria Ferrari inaugurates today “Non solo Rosse”, an exhibition devoted to the fascinating subject of colour in Ferrari’s history and output.