26 Jan 2012 12:30 - The UK will stage its first-ever BMW 'Z-Fest' at this summer's Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July). Organised by the official BMW Car Club GB as one of the highlights of its 60th birthday celebrations in 2012, the UK's inaugural Z-Fest will see hundreds and hundreds of BMW's popular Z1, Z3, Z4 and Z8 sportscars on display as well as participating in a special par...
26 Jan 2012 12:29 - The new Kia Rio is available to order now in three door guise for the first time in its history. The line-up of ultra-efficient engines, easy-to-understand trim levels and external dimensions from the five door, that went on sale in September last year, are carried over to Rio 3-door. A striking coupe-like side profile and a £600 saving, compared to equivalent five door ...
26 Jan 2012 12:27 - The new Ford C-MAX range has marked surging sales by picking up its first BusinessCar award. The five-seat Ford C-MAX and its seven-seat Grand C-MAX sibling attracted accolades in recognition of their style, efficiency and practicality according to BusinessCar readers. In their first full year on sale, almost 19,000 Ford C-MAX models were sold in 2011 in the UK, compared with 8...
26 Jan 2012 12:26 - Over 100,000 British buyers have already taken Note of Nissan's UK-built supermini-MPV. To ensure its continuing popularity with buyers it's receiving further upgrades for 2012. The first noteworthy news is an increase in equipment and style for the popular Acenta model. On the outside are new 'diamond cut' two-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, replacing the original 15 inchers. Add i...
25 Jan 2012 14:42 - The Audi R8 has demonstrated the appeal of the brand with four rings across the spectrum of fleet drivers by topping Sports car category at the annual BusinessCar Awards. The awards are voted for by readers of BusinessCar magazine and its website www.businesscar.co.uk. The R8 may not spring to mind as a natural fleet car, but its victory in the Sporting Car category shows its s...
25 Jan 2012 14:39 - Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Honda was the first manufacturer in the world to launch a hybrid model and it now sells seven hybrid models in 50 countries all equipped with Honda's original lightweight and compact IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system. In the UK, Honda has sold more ...
25 Jan 2012 14:38 - Combining sleek looks, sporty handling, key safety features, fuel economy and versatility, the new Aveo is a small car designed to expand on the success of the first-generation model. The new Aveo is a five-door hatchback that delivers excellent ride and handling characteristics in a sporty and sophisticated design. Equally at home on the daily commute or a weekend drive to the...
25 Jan 2012 14:36 - More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation. The service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colours, coach lines and tread plates to whole vehicle designs featuring champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets, helped drive Rolls-Royce to record sales last year. In total, 56% of Ghost and Ghost...
24 Jan 2012 13:04 - Skoda's attendance at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show reinforces the brand's international growth strategy. MissionL, a close-to-production concept, reveals the future design direction for the brand and is being displayed outside Europe for the first time. The new compact saloon will be launched in major international markets in late 2012 and will play a central role in Skoda's model...
24 Jan 2012 13:03 - Jaguar has launched two new models that are set to join the award-winning line-up in the form of the SE Business and Sport editions. The Jaguar XF has proved a draw to the business car market with appeal to both the heart and the head thanks to its stylish looks and good running costs. Jaguar has worked hard to improve the car's attractiveness to corporate drivers with the exce...
24 Jan 2012 13:02 - The 2012 Autosport International show sees the worldwide launch of the all new TDv6 Diesel Wildcat, which is manufactured by Plymouth based Qt Services Ltd. This addition to the Wildcat range adds a new dimension to Qt's lineup of these extreme off road race cars. Taken from the Land Rover Discovery 4, the 3.0 litre twin turbo has raised the bar in terms of performance for vehi...
24 Jan 2012 13:01 - 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. The SARTRE project is being driven by seven European partners ...
24 Jan 2012 12:59 - Hyundai has announced full pricing and specification for its New Generation five-door i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March. Prices for i30 start at £14,495 on-the-road for the entry level Classic model, which comes with insurance ratings from Group 7E, making it one of the most cost effective C-segment cars to own and run. Hyundai's newcomer builds on the s...
23 Jan 2012 13:55 - Getting into Volkswagen's award-winning up! city car is now easier than ever, with the introduction of the new five-door model. The five-door up! has many of the same virtues as its three-door sibling: a 2.42 m long wheelbase that makes for impressive interior space, a capacious 251-litre boot, an efficient three-cylinder engine, new-to-the-class safety features and an innovati...
23 Jan 2012 13:54 - The Toyota iQ has always been one of the most distinctive cars on the street, given the fact its clever design delivers the world's first four-seater in a body less than three metres long. Now iQ's individuality is even greater with the introduction of colourful body and roof decals and a choice of vibrant leather upholstery options. Customers can mix and match patterns and sha...