Car News
Major new campaign to crack down on drug driving
The first national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving was launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today after new research showed that one in 10 young male drivers admit to driving after taking illegal drugs.
Hyundai brace themselves for 59-plate demand
Hyundai dealers are bracing themselves for the busiest month in the network’s history, as thousands of customers rush to take advantage of the government scrappage scheme.
Cycling-fan wins Subaru mountain bike
Surprised cycling enthusiast, Andy Templeton, is celebrating winning a Subaru adult mountain bike worth nearly £500, after entering a competition run by Subaru (UK) Limited in conjunction with ‘The Lichfield Festival’.
RoSPA welcomes myth-busting drug-driving campaign
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed today’s (August 17) launch of Britain’s first national campaign on drug driving.
Lexus Premium Compact Concept
Lexus has unveiled the first official sketch of a concept car that will be presented at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).
New Bentley Mulsanne makes world debut in California
Bentley Motors have unveiled the Mulsanne, the company’s all-new flagship grand tourer, at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California.
Audi celebrates 1-2-3-4 victory at the Nürburgring
By scoring an impressive 1-2-3-4 win at the Nürburgring, Audi re-captured the lead in the DTM at the beginning of the second half of the season.
VX Racing closes in on titles at Knockhill
The HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship round at Knockhill circuit in Scotland brought three podiums for VX Racing with Fabrizio Giovanardi, consolidating his second position in the Drivers’ Championship and closing the gap to nine points from leading driver, Colin Turkington.
Infiniti M makes virtual debut at Concours d’Elegance
Infiniti has provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury saloon at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Nissan GT-R becomes fastest fire-fighter at Nurburgring
The ultimate fire-fighting vehicle is ready for the ’ring. Nissan has today presented a specially redesigned GT-R to Nurburgring GmbH, providing the fastest possible response to emergency calls at Nurburgring's Nordschleife circuit.
BMW 730d and 730Ld enhanced
The most fuel efficient and cleanest conventionally powered luxury car has reinforced its green credentials with the introduction of a revised engine.
Toyota adds hi-tech option pack to Prius
“Will new Prius have LED headlights?” and “is an auto-dimming rear-view mirror available?” were two of the most frequently heard questions about new Prius’s equipment features in the lead-up to new full hybrid car’s launch.
Revised BMW 6 Series
The BMW 6 Series range has been refreshed for September with a restructuring of the model line-up and an across the board standard specification enhancement. Now all engine derivatives will be offered in SE, Sport or M specification.
The new BMW 740d
BMW’s 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine is now available in the marque’s flagship model range.
Supercar & Superbike Startup
Visitors to Beaulieu this Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, have a treat in store with an opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of a number of the National Motor Museum’s most prestigious supercars and superbikes, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena.