Car News

At last on DVD - GT Racer : The Series

When GT Racer first hit our screens on Dave TV, you immediately knew you were watching something different, something special. For the first time in motorsports, television was capturing that one essential ingredient Formula One never quite manages to convey - the sheer joyous delight of driving exotic machinery extremely fast against a bunch of like-minded lunatics.

Honda Insight hybrid to debut at NAIAS

The all-new 2009 Honda Insight hybrid will make its world debut in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The five-passenger, five-door Insight is expected to be the most affordable hybrid car available when it goes on sale in the spring of 2009.

Rallycourse Annual becomes the official yearbook of the WRC

Crash Media Group Limited (CMG) the publishers of the respected rally annual, Rallycourse are delighted to announce that the title is to become the official yearbook of the World Rally Championship beginning with the 2008 season.

Cold shoulder given to Chancellor's motorway plans

The Chancellor's plans to promote hard shoulder running is not an adequate answer to managing future growth in road traffic, according to the Royal Automobile Club Foundation, who are publishing a review of the Motorway network to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the first Motorway.

50 years of Motorways: Celebrated with opening of M6 extension

British motorways turned 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looked to the future by opening the newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow.

Exchange & Mart launch new service to sell your car by text

All you need now to sell your used car is your mobile phone with the launch of Snap It Sell It from Exchange & Mart. Following a successful trial of the service, Snap It Sell It is available nationally and gives the consumer another way to advertise their car.

Hyundai reveals i20 prices

January sales might have started early on the high street, but anyone buying a small car could well wonder what’s happened to small prices. The cost of hatchbacks has crept so far upwards that a mid-range supermini now typically costs more than five-figures.

Ford market share climbs again in November

Ford's share of new car sales rose by over five percentage points in November – the second significant increase in the blue oval's slice of the market in consecutive months.

Alfa 159 Limited Edition is loaded with extra gadgets

To celebrate the launch of the Alfa 159 Limited Edition, the Italian sporting marque is giving motorists the chance to win ready-to-race James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric sets featuring the Aston Martin DBS and the Alfa 159.

Toyota presents new Avensis: Built in Britain

The all-new, third generation Toyota Avensis delivers more style, higher performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions. Toyota’s flagship model in Europe, built exclusively at its Burnaston factory in the UK, benefits from athletic, contemporary styling, superb build quality and advanced engineering.

Antonov secures customers for 6-speed automatic transmission in China

The Board of Antonov is pleased to announce that it has secured its first confirmed customer in China for its new TX6 six-speed automatic transmission system.

Gaskell embarks on South Pole trek to raise money for cancer care

Kevin Gaskell, President of automotive data firm EurotaxGlass’s, whose adventurous spirit helped raise £80,000 for the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, is embarking on a record-breaking expedition to reach the South Pole, accompanied by his son, Matt Gaskell.