Car News
Bridgman wins Porsche Carrera Cup GB title at Brands Hatch
Tim Bridgman claimed the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship title in the final round of the season at Brands Hatch on Sunday (4 October 2009). With victory in the 20th race of the season, Bridgman won the title by just four points from James Sutton.
Toyota Prius proves economy doubters wrong
Toyota has delivered proof positive that not only can the new full hybrid Prius meet its official fuel consumption figures, it can do even better.
Lexus RX 450h rewrites rules on SUV fuel economy
A luxury SUV weighing more than two tonnes isn’t a natural choice for a fuel economy challenge, but then the Lexus RX 450h is far from being a typical vehicle.
Ford Focus RS exceeds 38mpg
Ford’s fastest-ever European production car, the 163mph Focus RS, added a surprising new figure to its remarkable performance statistics – an average fuel consumption of 38.5mpg.
Fiat 500 awarded City Car of the Year
It’s nearly two years since it first went on sale in the UK, but the popular Fiat 500 supermini is still winning awards.
First orders received for new Formula Renault 2.0 race car
More than 20 orders for the New Formula Renault 2.0 race car, which will make its competitive debut at the start of the 2010 season, have already been received by Renault Sport UK.
Smith wins title crown with double podium at Brands Hatch
Manor Competition’s Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) needed just one round to secure the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship during the final meeting of the season at Kent’s Brands Hatch GP circuit on 3rd/4th October.
Citroen clinch manufacturers’ crown
The Citroen Total World Rally Team wrapped up the Manufacturers’ title for the fifth time this weekend following a one-two success for Sebastien Loeb and Dani Sordo in the Rally of Catalunya.
The most reliable small car scrappage buys
With the Government’s scrappage scheme pushing more small cars onto the road, insurance specialist, Warranty Direct, has revealed the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris as the most reliable Superminis on the road.
New Volvo C30 and C70 prices announced
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR.
Record sales for Mazda are even better than forecast
Britain became the largest European market for Mazda in September with a record sales volume of 11,372 and a market share of 3.0 percent.
Citroen sponsors ‘Best Album’ at Q Awards 2009
Citroen is helping to sound-out the best music talent of 2009 at this year’s Q Awards, by sponsoring the ‘Best Album’ category.
Mercedes-Benz thanks motorsport fans with day to remember
A star-studded cast of Formula 1 drivers – including 2008 World Champion Lewis Hamilton – will headline the first-ever Powered by Mercedes-Benz Live event at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey on 8 November.
Vauxhall takes BTCC Manufacturers’ and Teams’ titles
Vauxhall celebrated taking the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ title and the Teams’ title in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Renault Sport announces plans to boost Clio Winter Cup costs
Organisers of the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Winter Cup with Michelin have announced new plans to make the series more cost effective to both teams and drivers.