Car News

Ferrari 599 China auctioned for 1.2 million euro
The unique Ferrari 599 China was won tonight by an anonymous client from Shanghai at the final price of about 1.2 million euro (including taxes).

Toyota to withdraw from F1
Toyota announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) at the end of the 2009 season.

Suzuki ends first half of FY2009 in profit
Suzuki Motor Corporation survived the ongoing severe market conditions to keep in the black in the first half (April through September) of the 2009 fiscal year.

The days when Ferrari's dreams came true!
This new book from Veloce Publishing is the first in a new World Sportscar Giants series and covers the origin and subsequent history of the 3-litre Ferrari sportscars, which the famed Italian firm designed and built to contest the various versions of the World Sportscar Championship between 1969 and 1973.
BMW Group again achieves positive quarterly earnings
Despite the continuing adverse economic climate, the BMW Group once again recorded positive earnings for the third quarter 2009.

Lower CO2, improved MPG & more connectivity C3 Picasso
The biggest small car on the road, Citroën’s award-winning C3 Picasso, is now even more functional and economical with the availability of a new optional Bluetooth upgrade and a recent engine improvement that sees the funky MPV deliver sub-120g/km CO2 emissions for just £35 a year road tax.

Skoda offers great value for customers
Skoda has announced a range of great value offers that will benefit customers for all of Skoda’s five model ranges.

Suzuki Alto achieves 141mpg in city driving
After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64mpg last month, the highly fuel efficient Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72mpg overall

Smarter Driving in BMWs and MINIs makes Drivesense
BMW and MINI has partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to provide a fleet of cars to support its ‘Smarter Driving’ programme.

How’s VAT for a saving?
With retailers across the land trying to tempt customers into their showrooms to stock up on sofas, white goods and carpets before the end of the year, the message to ‘beat the VAT rise’ has never been clearer.

John Danby Racing Honda NSX at Britcar Brands Hatch
Experienced sportscar team John Danby Racing will debut the Honda NSX for owner and Britcar race winner David Fenn having completed the build of the Japanese sportscar in time for this season’s final Britcar round at Brands Hatch on the 7th November.

Aston Martin Racing wins in Japan
Aston Martin Racing claimed a sensational victory in the second round of the Asian Le Mans Series in Okayama, Japan.

Get special treatment from Kia
Kia has introduced a whole host of special editions this month to help keep the winter blues at bay. The best-selling Picanto city car and Rio supermini have both had a range-topping Graphite model added in stunning Titanium Silver and the Soul range has introduced a new design to its ‘Originals’ collection.

Mercedes C-Class Executive SE added value and efficiency
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Executive SE special edition brings added value for the customer with an exterior styling pack and interior upgrades.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families.