Car News
Aston Martin victorious at Le Mans
One year on from Aston Martin’s first victory in the GT1 class in 2007 – which was the first Le Mans win since the company triumphed overall in 1959 – the 009 DBR9 of David Brabham, Antonio Garcia and Darren Turner has claimed another GT1 win at the La Sarthe circuit.
Green Motion – you rent a car, we plant a tree
As part of its environmental strategy, Green Motion has been researching ways to further reduce the impact on the environment of its eco friendly vehicle hire operation.
Take Note: Acenta S and more powerful diesel join range
Nissan’s capacious family hatchback, the NOTE, now offers even greater variety with the debut of a new special edition and the introduction of a more powerful diesel engine into the mix.
One point t(w)o make the i10 even better
Hyundai’s i10 is already a sell-out success, but that hasn’t stopped the company introducing a new engine choice to make the city car even more competitive.
Renault Technocentre celebrates tenth anniversary
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Renault Technocentre. This large-scale technological and architectural project was developed to provide Renault with benchmark status in automotive design and development.
Golf BlueMotion joins Green Motion’s eco vehicle line-up
Green Motion Vehicle Rental’s Oxford location has taken delivery of its first Golf BlueMotion, expanding the range of vehicles available to customers.
Toyota Yaris named Green Car of the Year 2008
The Toyota Yaris has been named Green Car of the Year 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The announcement comes ahead of the start of Green Transport Week (14 – 22 June).
Isuzu expands Rodeo appeal
Isuzu’s popular Rodeo pickup range is about to be topped and tailed by two appealing new versions – a new 3.0 litre Denver Max LE with either manual or automatic transmission and a new entry-level 2.5 litre 4x2 Single Cab.
Countdown: Meet the contenders
The countdown has begun to Britain's round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) at Brands Hatch in July, which will see three top-flight British contenders go head-to-head for glory on home territory.
Caparo to debut at Le Mans
Caparo is to make its first ever appearance at the 24 hours of Le Mans this year, after signing a partnering agreement with the Barazi Epsilon team.
Lex raise the roof at BCA Walsall
Lex and BCA have combined for another highly successful convertible sale, this time staged in the Midlands at BCA’s Walsall centre on 2 June.
15 new marques to join UK’s biggest gathering of car makers
The British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect, will host the UK’s largest gathering of cars and car makers when the doors open on 23 July, with over 60 manufacturers represented. The line-up will include 15 marques making their debut at the ExCeL show.
Carlos Sainz joins the Fabia Super 2000 test programme
Successful tarmac test of the new Skoda Fabia Super 2000. Two time world champion Carlos Sainz, joined experienced test drivers Jan Kopecký and Raimund Baumschlager; the team recently tested the competition version of the Fabia Super 2000 in Austria.
Racy attractions rev up for Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival
A fabulous and varied selection of racing cars, from a stunning Aston Martin DBR9 to a Ford Model T-based dragster, will be on show in the Autoglym motorsports arena, one of the many off-track attractions to complement the racing at this year’s Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival at Brands Hatch on June 28th and 29th.
Jaguar XJ diesel remains Britain’s greenest luxury car
For the second year running Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named Britain's greenest luxury car in the Environmental Transport Association’s 2008 Car Buyers Guide.