Car News
Chevrolet Cruze available with 125PS diesel engine
In the short time it has been on sale, the Chevrolet Cruze has already picked up an enviable reputation for delivering class leading value for money, as well as excellent driving dynamics and low running costs.
Battery electric Volvo C30 - zero carbon dioxide emissions
Following the recent announcement of the 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe and the plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, Volvo is also evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered C30 known as a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle).
Epson high-speed USB hub controller for automotive apps
Epson has developed and begun shipping samples of a high-speed USB hub controller for automotive applications.The new IC chip, called the S2R72A04, boasts an operating temperature range from -40°C to 105°C, which is among the best in the industry.
Boy and girl racers voted nation's worst drivers
The days of the white van man being labelled as the worst driver on the road seem to be numbered, according to a new poll. Instead he's been overtaken by boy and girl racers who have sped in to take the crown.
European car sales recovery continues
JATO Dynamics has released its monthly European new car market analysis for August 2009, showing that the ‘Big 5’ European car markets of Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain and Spain all sold more cars in August 2009 than they did in the same month last year.
Lexus LS 600h 2010 revealed
The LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship, gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year, changes that have been unveiled for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show.
Vauxhall Astra models offer SmartBeam High-Beam Assist
Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its proprietary SmartBeam feature for the 2010 Opel/Vauxhall Astra. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry.
Jeep brings extra horsepower to Horse of the Year Show
Jeep is the official vehicle partner for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham’s LG Arena (formerly known as the NEC Arena) from the 7th October to the 11th October, 2009.
Cool cars for kids at Autoquake.com
Just in time for the start of the university term the UK’s leading online car retailer Autoquake.com has a wide range of trendy, safe and affordable cars in stock which are perfect for young drivers and the bank of mum and dad.
Put art into your smart
smart is adding a huge splash of colour and personalisation to the ownership of its fortwo models with the launch of an exciting new product design service in conjunction with performance and styling specialists BRABUS.
All-new Kia Sorento SUV
The original Kia Sorento was a ‘landmark' vehicle which took the Korean brand into a whole new section of the automotive market all around the world.
New-look for best-selling Kia cee’d range
Created especially for European consumers, the original Kia cee'd marked a major turning point in Kia's history. It was the start of a new era, the first-ever Kia designed and produced in Europe.
New Ford Focus ECOnetic uses Auto-Start-Stop
At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Ford of Europe reveals the next step in its acclaimed low CO2 Ford ECOnetic strategy, the super-efficient new 2010 Focus ECOnetic.
Talk-based radio double distraction for car drivers
Arguments on the radio are a major cause of distraction for car drivers, according to new research into rush hour journeys.
Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters, the Reventon Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance.