Car News
Mazda wins LA Auto Show design award
Mazda has won the Design Challenge "Motor Sports 2025" at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, which opened earlier this week.
Toyota customers to benefit from full VAT reduction
Toyota has acted swiftly to pass on the benefit of the 2.5 per cent reduction in the standard rate of VAT to its customers. From 1 December the new 15 per cent rate will apply to all new Toyota cars and options.
Abarth 500 roars away with Topgear.com award
It’s not even on sale in the UK yet, but the eagerly-awaited Abarth 500 is already picking up top industry awards. The 135 bhp turbocharged supermini has just roared off with Top Gear magazine’s Best Hot Hatch prize.
Lexus implements immediate reduction in VAT
Lexus is applying the 2.5 per cent reduction in VAT to all its vehicles and options, ensuring customers enjoy the benefit of the new rate without delay. From 1 December the new 15 per cent tax level will be included in Lexus prices, with on-the-road vehicle pricing also taking into account the impact of the new rate on delivery and number plate charges.
Jaguar supports leading world designers
Jaguar is joining forces with the RSA to celebrate the work of some of the world's leading designs at the 2008 Royal Designers for Industry Awards.
Citroen’s trio of successes at Topgear.com awards
Even before it arrives, in 2009, Citroen’s newest MPV, the C3 Picasso, has already been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2008 Top Gear Awards, appearing in the latest edition of the magazine and on topgear.com.
Scirocco named ‘Car of the Year’ in Topgear.com awards
Volkswagen’s new Scirocco has been named ‘Car of the Year 2008’ by Top Gear. The judging panel was made up of members of the road test team and journalists from Top Gear magazine, the country’s biggest selling motoring and most widely read men’s magazine, and topgear.com which boasts two million unique users a month.
Duke of Edinburgh visits Prodrive
HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Prodrive as part of a royal visit by himself and the Queen to Banbury. The Duke was shown around Prodrive’s motorsport headquarters by chairman, David Richards where he saw the Subaru World Rally Team’s final preparations for Wales Rally GB and the latest Aston Martin racing cars in build.
Youngest dealers in town
Daihatsu’s plan to beat the credit crunch continues to move forward with the appointment of Teesside Daihatsu, Middlesbrough.
GM UK takes honours in two Topgear.com awards
The Vauxhall Insignia and Corvette ZR1 have each received a TopGear.com award, and the full story is available from today in Top Gear magazine.
Porsche achieves new records in profit, turnover and sales
Despite the global economic downswing, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, has set up new records in the business year 2007/08 (31 July), with profits, turnover, sales, and production reaching new all-time highs.
New Panda Cross scoops top 4x4 honour
The new Fiat Panda Cross, a car that was only launched in the UK three months ago, has scooped its first major off-roading honour – 4x4 of the Year 2009.
Call for trade to educate motorists on cold weather tyres
Garages and tyre retailers can play their part in helping motorists stay safe on the roads this winter by advising them to consider cold weather tyres.
A winter warning for drivers
55,000 work-related car accidents a year could be avoided if drivers were better trained, warns Mercedes-Benz World.
Car auctions more attractive thanks to crunch
Vehicle auctions are receiving a surge interest as savvy motorists look to secure their next motor at a bargain price.