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Alfa Romeo in Ice Hockey Challenge

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

With cold wintery weather hitting the UK this week, and freezing temperatures already affecting many UK roads, Alfa Romeo has organised an icy spectacle to prove the Giulietta's prowess on the slippery stuff. Read more...

SEAT Mii gets Five Doors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SEAT has released details of the five-door version of its new Mii city car. Read more...

Honda diesel and NSX Concept at Geneva

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The first example of Honda's new Earth Dreams Technology engine range will be on display at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Read more...

Toyota GT 86 prices released

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Toyota has released pricing details for the brand new GT 86 sports coupe, which will go on sale in the UK this summer. Read more...

UK's first High St Aston Martin Heritage showroom opens

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The UK's first 'high street' Aston Martin Heritage showroom has opened its doors, courtesy of Aston Martin Heritage specialist, Nicholas Mee &; Co. Read more...

Markku Alen tests the Ferrari FF

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Former World Rally Champion Markku Alen has taken the new Ferrari FF for a drive on the snowed Arjeplog track, in Northern Sweden. Read more...

Citroen DS5 prices released

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Citroen has released price and specification details for the all new DS5, which is the latest and final instalment in the French marque's premium DS range, and also the flagship model. Read more...

Fiat 500L to preview at Geneva

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Fiat has released images of the all new 500L, which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year. Read more...

Ford B-Max to debut at Geneva

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Ford will take the covers off the all-new, B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, where it will make its world debut in production-ready form. Read more...

Simpsons characters voice satnav instructions

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Springfield's Mr Burns and Marge Simpson are the next to tell you where to go as TomTom releases these all-new character voices for their range of GPS navigation systems. Read more...

New Nissan Juke Shiro joins the range

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A new top-of-the-range version of the Nissan Juke has arrived, replacing the Kuro limited edition. Read more...

Peugeot partners with Pudsey Bear

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Peugeot UK has today kick-started its 2012 plans by announcing that working with its Dealer network, the Brand has agreed to become official charity partner with the BBC's Children in Need. Read more...

smart fortwo gets facelift for 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The smart fortwo is being updated this year, with the new look models to reach dealers at the beginning of April. Read more...

Subaru XV crossover prices announced

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Subaru has announced pricing and specification levels for its new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle, the XV.<br /> Read more...

Five door SKODA Citigo to debut in Geneva

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SKODA will debut the new Citigo as a five-door version at the Geneva Auto Salon in March 2012. Read more...

Jaguar XJ220 turns 20

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Jaguar has marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the XJ220 with a special experience day held at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. Read more...

Ford Focus receives 1 litre EcoBoost engine

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Ford's high tech, ultra-efficient, turbocharged, direct injection 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine goes on sale across the Ford Focus range in the UK in February. Read more...

New Technology Package for Audi A6 and A7 Sportback

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Audi is introducing a new Technology Package for the A6 and A7 Sportback models. Read more...

Fiat Punto prices for 2012 announced

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Fiat UK has announced its 2012 prices for the Punto range for 2012, starting at £;9,990 on the road for the Pop 1.2 8-valve model. Read more...

BMW X6 new for 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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...

Renault trims model line up

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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...

New powers for councils to control road works

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Following the launch of the Hyundai i40 Tourer, the model range is now complete following the introduction of the Saloon bodystyle. Read more...

Hiriko electric city car to use Axeon batteries

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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...

MG enters MG6 in BTCC

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Read more...

SARTRE project completes first test

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

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...