Car News
Marcel Fässler drives Audi R10 TDI in America
The Swiss racing driver Marcel Fässler (32) gets the chance to contest two races in the American Le Mans Series with the Audi R10 TDI. The former DTM driver starts at Road America (9 August) and Detroit (30 August) for Team Audi Sport North America as team-mate to Emanuele Pirro.
Honda Jazz - More space, better versatility, smarter look
Honda will follow-up one of the most successful models in supermini history when its all-new Jazz goes on sale this Autumn.
Plans to deter inconsiderate parking announced
Plans to help councils tackle inconsiderate parking were outlined in a consultation published by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton.
Mercedes-Benz offers dream test drives with the new CLC
Mercedes-Benz is offering online browsers a chance to race its new CLC-Class coupé around the streets of a virtual London, with the new CLCdreamtestdrive.com website.
Top Japanese VIP backs Vulcan project
The Vulcan restoration project has received a boost after a top Japanese VIP inspected the ’plane and gave his blessing to the campaign.
Volvo C30 impresses in a dramatic WTCC debut
Volvo's new Green C30 race car took its debut in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in the seventh race of the series at Brands Hatch this weekend. Volvos priority was to test the new ethanol driven race car against the best in the world.
Skoda brings the test drive to you
Skoda in St. Albans is the first ‘virtual’ retailer, helping customers find time to test drive its cars via the new Skoda2U initiative.
Abarth roars back to the UK
A glorious past, a victorious brand name and a rich heritage in motorsport all combine as Fiat Group Automobiles re-launches the Abarth brand in the UK this month.
Arsenal adds Citroen flair to its talented squad
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has made another summer signing with Citroen UK arriving as Official Car Supplier to the Premier League Football Club for the start of the new season.
Hatchback costs, SUV style for revised Hyundai Tucson range
If you don’t fancy a 4x4, then how about a 2xTucson? Hyundai has revised the Tucson line up for 2009, including an all-new two-wheel drive model priced at a level that would normally only buy you a compact family hatchback.
Puncture? No problem – It’s SsangYong Approved
Buying a used car can be fraught with danger and uncertainty, but not when it’s SsangYong Approved from a SsangYong dealer. The new SsangYong Approved used car programme aims to give buyers full confidence with some of the best benefits available – even down to fixing punctures.
Perth show to be a Superb day out
Skoda’s new head turning and aptly named Superb will be making an appearance at the forthcoming Perth Show, giving visitors a rare chance to preview the car ahead of its official launch in September.
GAZ Group launches Volga Siber Production
The GAZ Group has launched the serial production of its new car, the Volga Siber. The company's production facilities are capable of manufacturing up to 100,000 cars per annum.
Ricardo technology promises highly efficient automated transmissions
As a part of its ambitious programme of automotive transmission concept development, Ricardo has unveiled a research prototype vehicle that demonstrates the company’s patent pending electromagnetic linear actuation technology.
£50 million car wash kids
Britain’s kids generate a summer car-washing industry worth almost £50 million according to research by The British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect.