Car News
Abarth introduces Trofeo GB Series
Comedian Patrick Kielty and supermodel Jodie Kidd were among guests at Silverstone race circuit last week as Abarth launched the UK version of its hugely successful Trofeo 500 race series.
Fiat’s new customer accident management programme
A comprehensive accident care service for all Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional new and used vehicle owners in Britain, has just been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
It’s back to school for actor Tom Chambers in his new car
Actor and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers celebrated his return to television this week by collecting a new Fiat 500C.
Rugby League Ireland lease Subaru
In a two-year lease deal, Subaru Ireland supply three vehicles to Rugby League Ireland. The three Forester Commercial diesels will be used by the RLI coaches on their day-to-day business of visiting clubs and schools promoting rugby league all over Ireland.
Volvo XC60 DRIVe drives down costs for company car drivers
The Volvo XC60 DRIVe is ideal for company car drivers who want all the benefits of a comfortable, raised driving position, but like the idea of lower tax and fuel consumption benefits of two-wheel-drive.
World’s most eco-friendly one-make cup
Following the successful debut of the compressed natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG at the Nurburgring 24-hour race, Volkswagen is launching a one-make Bio-CNG-powered race series in 2010.
Win Edward Cullen's shiny new Volvo
Volvo is launching a new online challenge in conjunction with the cinema release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon to give Twilight fans the chance to win a shiny new Volvo XC60 exactly like the one Edward drives in the new film.
Hankey and Meadows win Carrera Cup GB Scholarship
Euan Hankey and Michael Meadows have been selected from six young racing driver finalists as the winners of the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship Programme.
Toyota Prius named Japan Car of the Year
The new Toyota Prius has clinched its first major award, voted Japan Car of the Year by a panel of distinguished motoring journalists and industry experts at the Tokyo motor show.
Greenest Volkswagen Golf yet
In July, Volkswagen announced a new, highly-efficient Golf model which returns 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 107 g/km of carbon dioxide.
Increase in Micra production
Nissan’s Sunderland Plant is feeling the benefits of the UK scrappage scheme with a 40% increase in Micra production.
Volkswagen Scirocco R and Golf R now available to order
Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and specification for the most powerful and fastest accelerating derivatives of the Scirocco and Golf ever produced.
Champion Glew impresses on Megane Trophy test
Recently crowned ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin champion Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) was on top form as he fulfilled his prize of a test in a Megane Trophy race car at the 3.321-mile Motorland Aragon circuit on Monday, 26th October.
Mazda CX-7 Sports Crossover hits showrooms
The New Mazda CX-7 ‘Sports Crossover’ will be available in showrooms in the UK from 1 November. This exciting new Mazda is a single, highly specified model, priced at £25,785 on-the-road in a choice of five colours.
Loeb wins sixth consecutive World Rally Championship
Sebastien Loeb snatched the World Rally Championship by a single point at the weekend in a dramatic final rally of the season in Wales.