Car News
Euro NCAP 5-star award for Kia Soul
The new Kia Soul urban crossover has been awarded the maximum 5-Star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results.
Vauxhall ecoFLEX range scoops environmental award
Vauxhall’s advanced range of green technology engines has picked up a coveted award from leading fleet title Fleet World.
Record traffic to AA route planner
More evidence has emerged of the Great British Staycation with a record 4 million drivers using the AA's online route planner to plan UK journeys in the lead-up to the bank holiday.
OFT warns of £3million car-selling scam
The OFT is today warning consumers about vehicle matching scams which cost UK consumers nearly £3 million every year.
FQ-400 - The fastest and most extreme Lancer Evolution
The tenth version of Mitsubishi’s iconic Lancer Evolution models has a new performance flagship model to top its range, the FQ-400.
New Prius harvests the rewards of plant-based plastics
When it comes to environmental performance, new Prius’s achievements are not just about the fuel economy and clean running offered by its Toyota Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain.
National Oil Check Week launches roadshow
National Oil Check Week 2009 (June 15-19) is going on tour, with a four-date roadshow at venues across the UK highlighting the importance of basic car maintenance.
MPH featuring Top Gear Live tickets on sale Monday 1 June
Disappointed fans who missed out on last year’s sold-out MPH featuring Top Gear Live shows are expected to be at the front of the queue when tickets for 2009 go on sale from Monday 1 June at 9.00am.
A day out in a class of its own
Roary the Racing Car and his mechanic, Big Chris, will be providing credit-crunching fun for all the family at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge over 30 and 31 May, in celebration of the launch of Kinderclass, a unique, new initiative by Mercedes-Benz designed to promote safe travel with children.
Daddy’s dream gift up for auction
DVLA Personalised Registrations’ June 3 auction is perfectly timed for anyone searching for the ideal Father’s Day present.
Scirocco GT24 captures two class wins at Nurburgring 24hrs
The Volkswagen Scirocco GT24’s powered by natural gas and petrol engines superbly mastered the world’s most difficult circuit marathon, the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring, by clinching two class victories.
UK Clio Cup drivers show class in Germany
ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin driver Alex MacDowall led an impressive showing of six UK drivers by finishing second overall in a specially organised international Clio Cup race at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany on Friday, 22nd May.
Skoda Auto finishes quarter one in profit
Skoda Auto has reported an operating profit of approximately €28 million, despite the worldwide economic crisis.
Audi R8 LMS successfully passes ultimate endurance test
The new GT3 sports car of AUDI AG successfully passed the ultimate endurance test: In the fastest 24-hour race the Nürburgring has ever seen, all four Audi R8 LMS cars that started to the race crossed the finish line.
VX Racing hoping to shine at Oulton Park
VX Racing will be looking to shine as the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) arrives at the Oulton Park track in Cheshire this weekend.