Car News

Small Range Rover confirmed for production
Land Rover has confirmed today that a production version of its exciting LRX concept car will be built. The new car will debut next year and join the Range Rover line-up in 2011.

Mercedes-Benz introduces fixed price repairs
Mercedes-Benz has become the first prestige car manufacturer to offer a fixed price replacement parts and fitting service covering its most popular models, regardless of age.

Podium finish for Mountune Racing powered Team Aon
Mountune Racing, a part of the Performance Engineering division of Revolve Technologies, has helped to power BTCC Team Aon Ford Focus ST to their first podium finish of the season, thanks in part to the Mountune Racing tuned Ford 2.0l Duratec Engine.

Skoda Superb honoured in Towcar of the Year Awards 2010
The Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 260bhp 4x4 DSG has won the All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Under 1800kg category in the 2010 Towcar of the Year awards.

Kia Soul wins at Towcar of the Year Awards
The Kia Soul has made it into winning ways once more – this time taking a class victory in the 2010 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards.

Mazda6 Estate awarded Towcar of the Year 2010
The Mazda6 Estate has proved its towing ability, for the fourth time, at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010. Awarded for its practicality and excellent towing ability the judges said: “The Mazda6 is a very worthy class winner.”

Search for Nissan ‘Top Gun’ driver is on
Start your engines – the Nissan Race Academy is revving up for action as the class of 2009 takes the wheel. Only this time it’s not just GT-R buyers fighting it out for the overall Top Gun title, because a new crop of 370Z customers is joining the ranks to find the ultimate Nissan performance driving champ.

Renault Sport Duathlon raises £650 for charity
Northamptonshire’s Rockingham Motor Speedway provided the venue for this year’s annual Renault Sport duathlon which raised an impressive £650 for two charities.

Performance Ford Focus RS takes on eco challenge
Ford’s fastest-ever European production car will chase a fuel efficiency record when it enters the UK's seventh annual MPG Marathon this month.

Volvo takes on safety challenges surrounding electric cars
Volvo is currently conducting advanced analysis and research to ensure any future electric powered cars meet the extremely high safety standards Volvo imposes on all its cars products irrespective of car type, fuel or power source.

New diesel engine offers fleets perfect Cruze control
The introduction of a new 125PS VCDi diesel engine to the Chevrolet Cruze range enables business car decision makers to lessen their impact on the environment while taking advantage of additional cost savings.

Aveo-a-go-Joe for the MPG Marathon
With its low purchase price, handsome looks and penny-pinching running costs, the Chevrolet Aveo is already one of the best supermini choices for younger drivers.
Great finance deals key to keeping car sales alive
With the Scrappage Scheme drawing to a close and the Government resisting calls to extend the incentive, the motor industry is looking for ways to maintain new car sales when Government’s assistance is removed.

Exclusive prototype Citroens at Classic Motor Show
For fans of Citroen and ultra-rare classic cars, the 2009 Classic Motor Show will mark a British first thanks to a joint effort by the various Citroen car clubs attending, in conjunction with Citroen UK.

Volkswagen Passat Used Car of the Year
What Car? has crowned the Volkswagen Passat the Used Car of the Year for 2009. Just £7000 buys you a three-year-old Passat 1.9 TDI S, which was praised by the judges for its classy image, drivability and reliability at a hugely tempting price.