Renault trims model line up
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Fresh from renewing its Twingo and Scenic ranges for 2012, Renault has swung the axe on a number of longstanding models to make way for the arrival of its new Z.E. electric fleet, with effect from 1st February. Read more...
UK fails to comply with Europe on driving licences
The European Commission has today asked Denmark, Lithuania, the United Kingdom and Portugal to adapt their national legislation on driving licences so as to ensure that EU rules can be applicable as of January 2013. Read more...
BMW X6 new for 2012
BMW is updating the X6 for 2012, which it hopes will enhance the appeal of what it dubs as the world's first ever Sports Activity Coupé. Read more...
New powers for councils to control road works
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
New powers to help councils cut the disruption caused by road works were announced today by Transport Minister Norman Baker. Read more...
Jay Kay brings Porsche 914-6 to Race Retro
Jamiroquai front man and self-confessed petrolhead Jay Kay is bringing his Porsche 914-6 to this year's Race Retro for a reunion with one of its original drivers, rally legend Bjorn Waldegard. Read more...
Hyundai i40 saloon launched
Following the launch of the Hyundai i40 Tourer, the model range is now complete following the introduction of the Saloon bodystyle. Read more...
MG enters MG6 in BTCC
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
MG has announced that it will be entering the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) Series in 2012. Read more...
Honda Hybrid sales top 800,000
Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Read more...
Hiriko electric city car to use Axeon batteries
Spanish firm Hiriko has chosen Axeon, Europe's largest independent supplier of lithium-ion battery systems, to supply batteries for its prototype electric vehicles. Read more...
Volkswagen up! gets 5 doors
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Volkswagen has revealed pictures of a new, five door variant of its baby city car, the up! Read more...
SARTRE project completes first test
The SARTRE project (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) has successfully completed the first test demonstrations of a multiple vehicle platoon. The test fleet included a lead truck followed by three cars driven entirely autonomously at speeds of up to 90 km/h - with no more than 6 metres gap between the vehicles. Read more...
Hyundai i30 pricing announced
Hyundai has today announced full pricing and specification for the New Generation five-door i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March. Read more...
MINI Baker Street and Bayswater special editions launched
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
MINI has launched the Baker St and Bayswater special editions for 2012, continuing MINI's longstanding connection with the Capital. Read more...
Land Rover donates bikes to Red Cross
Land Rover has donated four extra cycle response units (CRUs) to the British Red Cross this week. Read more...
Driver Theory test gets new questions
From Monday 23 January, the driving theory test will no longer use pre-published questions in a move to stop candidates from learning answers by rote. Read more...
Toyota Prius refreshed for 2012
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
As Toyota plans to introduce full hybrid technology across its core model range, it continues to refine the Prius, still the company's best-known and best-selling hybrid vehicle. Read more...
Renault Twingo pricing confirmed
Renault has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its New Twingo, which launches in Feburary 2012, costing £10,350 on-the-road in Dynamique 1.2 16V 75 guise. Read more...
Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige launched
Citroën has introduced DS3 Ultra Prestige to its UK range just months after the model premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, to celebrate DS3's ongoing sales success. Read more...
Mercedes announces SLK 55 AMG prices
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for the most powerful SLK of all time, the SLK 55 AMG. Read more...
Infiniti launches Spanish GP prize-draw
Test-drive an Infiniti before March 15 and you could win a seat at the Spanish Grand Prix - as a spectator that is. Read more...
Graham Norton's stolen car found
TV and radio celebrity, Graham Norton, had his car stolen after thieves broke into his home and stole the keys to his black Lexus hybrid 4x4. Read more...
Vauxhall HydroGen4 in London
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Vauxhall is presenting its 4th generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle "HydroGen4" at today's UK H2Mobility launch event in London. Read more...
Twizy comp with tuition fees prize
Renault has launched a new competition with a top prize likely to delight college and university students alike up and down the country. Read more...
Skoda testing electric Octavia
Ten electric Skoda Octavia Green E Line models are being tested in the Czech Republic. Read more...
Plug-In Car Grant extended to vans
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Van buyers will be able to receive 20% - up to £8000 - off the cost of a plug-in van, Transport Minister Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today. Read more...
BMW recalls 235,000 MINIs worldwide
BMW is recalling 235,000 MINIs worldwide, with 29,868 affected vehicles in the UK, due to a fault with the electric water pump. Read more...
All new Audi A6 allroad launched
Audi has released details of the all new A6 Allroad, the all-terrain variant of the A6 Avant. Read more...
Vauxhall Ampera available to order
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
The wait is over as Vauxhall's new Ampera becomes available for ordering. Read more...
Toyota NS4 concept revealed
Toyota revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 Detroit motor show last week. Read more...
SEAT Ibiza range updated for 2012
Spanish brand SEAT has revised the Ibiza range for 2012. Read more...
Fiat to launch 500L version of minicar: Five- and seven-seat versions for Europe; U.S. gets five-seater only
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:44:34 +0100
Fiat says the fourth variant of its
Audi says, and#8216;so long vampires' in Super Bowl ad
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:40:12 +0100
Audi has combined two of America's favorite things for its S7 ad, the Super Bowl and vampires.
2013 SRT Viper gets Facebook tease on Monday night
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:29:10 +0100
The SRT group at Chrysler is doing a little Facebook tease with the 2013 Viper.
Mini celebrates 10 years in U.S. with cross-country rally
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:27:31 +0100
Mini will kick off its biggest road rally in America, called Mini Takes the States, on the East Coast on July 4. It will conclude at the Pacific Ocean on July 15.
Report says new Porsche 911 to use triple turbos: Autoweek TV
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:33:03 +0100
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2011 Toyota Sequoia Limited: Review notes: Surprising refinement for this mondo SUV
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:05:37 +0100
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Project Car Hell, Basket Cases Down Under Edition: Leyland P76 Targa Florio or Holden Kingswood HG?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100
Last week, we made things a little too easy, with a couple of dead-simple 1960s Japanese pickups that needed just a truckload of cash, sweat and
Price set for four-cylinder Honda Crosstour
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:52:55 +0100
Honda on Friday announced pricing for the 2012 Honda Crosstour.
Grand National Roadster Show rides again
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:49:17 +0100
So many great roadsters, only three days to ogle them.
Penske honored with Keith Crain award at Washington auto show
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:38:55 +0100
Racing and dealer magnate Roger Penske was given the Keith Crain/Automotive News Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday evening at the Washington auto show.
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