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Vauxhall ready to bowl

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

This weekend, Vauxhall Motors is re-opening its original bowling club, which started more than a century ago in 1905. Read more...

Porsche 918 Spyder to be built

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Porsche has confirmed plans to develop the 918 Spyder concept for the road in a limited series. Read more...

Go ahead for plug-in car grants

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Transport secretary, Philip Hammond, has confirmed that the 'Plug-In Car Grant' will go ahead from January 2011. Read more...

MINI to rally Countryman

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Using the new Countryman, MINI plans to make a comeback on the international rally circuit. Read more...

Chevrolet Volt on sale

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Dealers in the US have begun taking orders for the Chevrolet Volt, GM's hugely ambitious plug-in hybrid car. Read more...

SEAT announces Ibiza ST prices

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

SEAT has announced full price and specification details of its new Ibiza ST, the estate car variant. Read more...

Porsche researches electric sports cars

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A new programme from Porsche is geared towards offering an electric sports car in the future. Read more...

Audi A7 Sportback revealed

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Audi has released first details of the A7 Sportback, an all-new hatch version of the A6 range. Read more...

Mercedes announces CL 63 AMG

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The new Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG features a revised look as well as extra state-of-the-art technology. Read more...

Volkswagen researches electric future

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Volkswagen has a dedicated Electronic Research Lab (ERL) conducting advance development of battery systems and power electronics. Read more...

Ill-prepared to drive abroad

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

When abroad, the ever-changing traffic laws and driving regulations can often be the major obstacle to an otherwise perfect holiday. Read more...

Suzuki Swift all-new for 2011

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Suzuki is gearing up to begin selling the new, third generation Swift, which arrives in the UK in the autumn. Read more...

Nissan ads take on Germans

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Nissan's cheeky new ad campaign brashly sets the 370Z and GT-R up against their comparable German rivals. Read more...

Citroen DS3 on tour for laughs

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Citroen is sending a DS3 on tour transporting two comedians to their first ever Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read more...

Astra Sports Tourer prices revealed

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer will enter the UK market later this year priced from £;16,575. Read more...

Salon Privé under way

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The ultra exclusive Salon Privé event in London is under way once more, after tickets for the 2010 event sold out. Read more...

Coke-inspired Triumph TR7 is the real thing

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

One of just three special edition Coca-Cola Triumph TR7s has been saved from the scrapheap. Read more...

Ferrari World attractions revealed

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The brand new Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park will have more than 20 different rides on offer. Read more...

Next generation smart fortwo

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The new generation smart fortwo will be launched in the autumn with a fresh interior look, upgraded exterior cleaner engines. Read more...

Everest babe fronts Juke campaign

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Female mountaineer Bonita Norris has been chosen to officially launch the new Nissan Juke. Read more...

Women drivers 'dirtier than men'

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

We're a nation of dirty car drivers - with women the worst culprits. Read more...

Man builds £;70,000 kit car

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A 26-year old from the Westcountry has spent £;70,000 of his own money building a hardcore sports car. Read more...

Britain's most expensive car wash

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A 30-year old who runs his own car washing business charges an eye-watering £;7,200 per vehicle. Read more...

Cut-price Renault Megane Generation

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Renault is launching a new entry-level Megane 'Generation', priced from only £;10,995. Read more...

Brits pining for their first car

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

One in five people secretly long to get their hands on the first car they ever owned. Read more...

200,000th Toyota Prius sold in Europe

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Toyota is celebrating ten years of the Prius in Europe as sales surpass the 200,000 mark. Read more...

Volvo helps students build a car

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Students building a car to compete in the 'Formula Student' challenge received a little help - from Volvo Car Corporation. Read more...

New generation Mercedes-Benz Viano

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Mercedes-Benz says the new Viano 'raises the benchmark for comfort, material quality and efficiency in large-capacity vehicles to a whole new level.' Read more...

SEAT goes Digital

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

SEAT is making DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio available to Leon, Altea and Altea XL buyers via a new satnav system. Read more...

Nissan Murano adds a Diesel

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Nissan has made its range-topping crossover, the Murano, available with a diesel engine for first time. Read more...