Car News
Lexus IS 250 Convertible premieres at Paris Motor Show
Lexus will reveal the new IS 250 Convertible during its press conference at the Paris Motor Show on 2 October.
Ondelios: An environmentally-friendly long-haul journey
The Paris Motor Show sees the wraps come off Renault’s top-of-the-range concept car, Ondelios, designed for lovers of long-haul travel who set store by comfort and refinement. Ondelios epitomises Renault’s vision of the high-end crossover, combining a comfortable ride with respect for the environment.
Over 1,000 orders for new Ford Focus RS
Ford’s UK dealer network has been inundated with orders for the all-new high performance Ford Focus RS which was previewed at the British International Motor Show in London in July.
Parker’s: September car trends, best buys and great deals
The price differential between petrol and diesel has made it much more difficult to make many diesel cars reward their owners with lower running costs.
Citroen C3 Picasso: When opposites attract
Citroen’s new baby-MPV, the C3 Picasso, will be making its first public debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show, before a UK launch in 2009. The C3 Picasso will be the third Citroen to join the Company’s award-winning Picasso family.
Chips you don’t gamble with
Kwik-Fit is warning motorists against using the credit crunch as an excuse for not repairing a chip in their windscreen, as their money saving strategy could well cost them more in the long run.
Rolls-Royce opens sixth showroom in greater China
A new Rolls-Royce showroom has officially opened in Hangzhou, China by Tom Purves, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Chief Executive Officer.
Cadillac celebrates Dewar Trophy centenary
Cadillac fans and owners will congregate on 21 September at the Brooklands Museum in Surrey to celebrate the legendary American brand’s first Dewar Trophy win, which took place at the site a hundred years ago. Over forty UK-based vintage Cadillacs from the brand’s 106-year history will be on display and will be joined by the latest generation of cars on sale in the UK.
Tesla selects BorgWarner for production of new gearbox
Tesla Motors has selected BorgWarner for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. So far, 27 customers have taken delivery of Roadsters.
Fuel efficient and Eco-safe driving introduced to test
New motorists will be advised on how to drive in a way that saves money, saves fuel and cuts emissions as part of their practical driving test.
Autocar enters the 2008 Silverstone Britcar 24hrs
Autocar magazine has entered an Aston Martin Vantage N24 in the Silverstone Britcar 24hr race, which runs from Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 September. Autocar’s editor-at-large Steve Sutcliffe and road testers Matt Prior and Jamie Corstorphine will form the driver line-up, along with Chris Porritt of Aston Martin.
A1GP season review DVD released as first team test takes place
Fans of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport can now re-live the highs and lows of what has been the closest title race to date with the release of a special two disc DVD set of the 2007/08 season.
EDF Energy and Toyota launch UK trials of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
EDF Energy and Toyota have teamed up to road trial the first Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) introduced by a car manufacturer to the UK. Trials will continue for more than one year.
MINI Crossover Concept debuts at Paris Motor Show
The MINI Crossover Concept is a design study for a fourth variant in MINI’s current model range. With four doors, four drive wheels, four single seats and at four metres in the length, the Crossover Concept combines versatility and style: its main aim is to tempt new target groups into the world of MINI.
New luxury option for Daihatsu Sirion
Daihatsu now has the perfect answer for belt-tightening motorists wishing to downsize but not down-spec. For its most popular model – the Sirion supermini – has now been expanded to include more luxury models badged simply ‘+’.