Factory-entered Astra VXR takes on MSA Hillclimb Leaders Championship Luton – It’s been nearly four years since Vauxhall withdrew from BTCC, but just to prove that the company still supports British motorsport, it’s entered a completely standard Astra VXR in the 2013 MSA Hillclimb Leaders...

Sports coupes are rarely the toast of Britain’s business motoring community, but the Toyota GT86 has proved it has what it takes, winning this year’s Fleet World Road Test Editor’s Award. Presented today at the Royal Automobile Club in London, the honour is the latest in an impressive string of...

Whitley, Tuesday 21st May 2013. Land Rover has scored a double win with the All-New Range Rover being awarded ‘Best Luxury Car’ and the Range Rover Evoque ‘Best Premium SUV’ in this year’s Fleet World Honours. The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service...

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles continue to shine, this time at the 2013 Van Fleet World Honours winning overall Safety Award and Best Large Van with the Sprinter. John Kendall, Van Fleet World Editor, said: “Mercedes-Benz was the first van manufacturer to offer Electronic Stability Program on...

A rare 1968 barn find Maserati Ghibli selling for a stunning £31,625, more than double its pre-sale estimate, was just one of 38 amazing cars to find new homes at the Silverstone Auctions hosted, International Trophy Sale. In total, 62 percent of the 61 lots were successfully hammered away for a...

Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez has made history by driving the first ever zero CO2 emissions lap in an international motor race in the manufacturer’s #100 Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S race car at the 41st ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours. The 6.0-litre V12 twin-turbocharged prototype – based on...

Three years’ interest-free credit on Subaru XV 2.0-litre diesel models £1,300 price reduction on all Subaru XV 1.6-litre petrol models Subaru UK is making its XV compact crossover even more affordable by introducing an interest-free finance offer on some variants of the model and significant...

Stuck for ideas for a motorcycling mad Dad this Father’s Day that won’t break the bank? Then look no further than the new clothing collection from Suzuki. Launched earlier this year, the 2013 clothing collection from Suzuki features it al from fashionable t-shirts, hoodies, and accessories, as...

Honda TT Legends’ Michael Dunlop will start this weekend’s North West 200 Superbike races from pole position, while Michael Rutter and John McGuinness will start from seventh and ninth respectively. Today’s second practice went ahead in persistent rain, meaning that there was no improvement on...

HPI offers advice on plate changes and how to avoid buying a car with a fake ID www.hpicheck.com Lauren Ingram found out just how easy it could be to buy a vehicle with a fake ID, when the plate on the VW Golf she was about to purchase turned out to belong to a BMW. Lauren spoke with HPI,...

The thundering new C 63 AMG Edition 507 will be available in the UK from July as a Saloon, Estate and Coupe packing an extra 50 hp and 10 Nm of torque over the standard C 63 AMG models. Prices start from £66,960 OTR for the C 63 AMG Edition 507 Saloon, £68,160 for the Estate and £68,160 for the...

Luton – Vauxhall's Help for Heroes Ambassador Private Derek Derenalagi has taken delivery of a specially-adapted Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer. Derek was one of the first soldiers to benefit from Help for Heroes' assistance and is currently training with Team Great Britain for this summer’s...

British Car Auctions reports that limited supply of good quality vehicles continues to be a factor as demand keeps values strong Leading vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA) has released its latest Pulse report on trends in the used vehicle sector. In April in the used car...

Luton – Customers can make big savings on Vauxhall’s award-winning van range – from Corsavan, to Combo, Vivaro and Movano – at its Big Van Event, running from 17th to 27th May throughout the UK. The Big Van Event offers new van buyers £500 of free fuel, up to 20 per cent off selected van...

Potential Passat purchasers now have an even wider model choice, thanks to the introduction of a new R-line trim level and a new, more-efficient 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. The R-Line trim brings even more style to the Passat range, with a bespoke bodykit that gives a sleek and sporty image. ...

EMBARGOED UNTIL 07.30HRS, MONDAY 13TH MAY 2013 * First official images of completely new compact family hatchback * Stunning exterior design that builds on the new design language of Peugeot * Radical new cockpit-style cabin features premium materials, exceptional build quality and a clean...

Dubai, May 12, 2013: Jaguar Land Rover today further enhanced its Middle East test programme by opening a new engineering test centre in Dubai, UAE, to conduct extreme hot weather vehicle research, development and testing. With temperatures in the desert typically reaching 48 to 50 degrees...

* Just 100 Beetle GSR models will be offered in the UK, with 3,500 worldwide For the first time, UK Volkswagen Beetle fans can order the legendary GSR model, some 40 years after the original Beetle GSR made its debut in the European market. Unveiled earlier in 2013 at the Chicago Auto Show,...

IN BRIEF * Jaguar XF named Best Executive Car in The Telegraph Car of the Year Motoring Awards * XJ awarded Best Luxury Car title by Telegraph readers * XF chosen as Best Executive Car in Diesel Car’s 2013 Car of the Year Awards by judging panel * Jaguar XF Sportbrake and XJ executive saloon...

BMW has started the national roll-out of a ‘BMW Genius’ programme at UK dealerships following a highly successful pilot scheme in 2012. Each BMW Genius will be steeped in the increasingly sophisticated technologies and personalisation options available from BMW to help guide customers through every...

* Bosch engine technology can reduce petrol and diesel CO2 emissions by an additional 20 percent * Plug-in hybrid systems from Bosch will have an electric driving range of 60 kilometres * Bosch will have 30 electromobility projects in series production by the end of 2014 Bosch, the global...

IAM director of policy Neil Greig said: "An increase in fixed penalty levels is needed to maintain the deterrent effect. But the fear of getting caught is the key to changing driver behaviour and high profile policing must be a top priority. Any income from new fines should be put back into road...

* Sato Tops the IndyCar Charts for Honda * Strakka Warms Up for Le Mans 24 Hours with Podium at Spa * More World Championship Success for Honda in Hungary * Pippa Mann Joins Honda's Line-Up for Indy 500 Sato Tops the IndyCar Charts for Honda Honda-powered Takuma Sato finished second in the...

* Bentley to open first-ever dealership in Belarusian capital * New sales and aftersales point will open in Summer 2013 (Crewe / Minsk. 8 May 2013). Bentley will expand its presence in the fast-growing Eastern Europe region later this year, with the opening of its first-ever dealership in...

Strictly embargoed until 09.00 Wednesday 8th May 2013 * Volkswagen Golf takes the honours of Diesel Car, Car of the Year 2013. * Renault Zoe wins the title of Best Alternative Fuel Car. * Peugeot’s RCZ grabs the best sports car accolade for the fourth year in a row. * Ford B-MAX wins the...

* Mercedes-Benz UK Passenger Car registrations rose by 14.2 per cent in April – following on from a record first quarter of 2013 * AMG has now registered over 1,000 cars in 2013 – the first time such a figure has been achieved so early in the year – contributing to a 71.3 per cent year-on-year...

* UK drivers to spend nearly £2bn on car cleaning this year * More than a third considering skipping service or maintenance A massive £1.9 billion pounds will be spent this year by drivers keen to keep their car bonnet gleaming, yet many will neglect what’s underneath the shine. New...

New Europcar research identifies the financial burden of motoring that is leaving cars on driveways for much of the week London, 7th May 2013 - Driveways are becoming the most expensive parking spaces in the country according to new research released today by Europcar, the leading provider of...

CIRENCESTER, UK – Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has recorded another set of outstanding sales figures as its astonishing start to 2013 continues apace. Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the brand achieved a remarkable 103.7% year-on-year increase...

SMMT NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS 7 May 2013 (data for April 2013) FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE * UK new car registrations rose 14.8% in April to 163,357 units. * Registrations in the first four months of 2013 grew 8.9% to 768,555 units. * April secured the strongest...

A3 and A3 Sportback will be the first of many Audi models to offer an in-car display of local fuel stations and their prices via Audi connect * Online service shows fuel prices at the push of a button * Function available now for the A3 family and for virtually all Audi models in the future *...

* Reducing prices of select parts for 70,000 older Saabs in the UK * Savings of up to 50% on an initial range * Genuine Saab parts carry a 2 year warranty * National network of 80 Authorised Saab Service Centres * Saab Service Club open to all Saab Owners After a successful first year of...

* Porsche celebrates 40 years of Turbo with new ‘Type 991’ generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S * New all-wheel drive chassis with adaptive aerodynamics and active rear axle steering * Flat-six twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre engine produces up to 560 hp * On sale September 2013: Turbo priced from...

As people travel away from home to make the most of the bank holiday, often opting to drive to their destination, the roads are going to be exceptionally busy this weekend. However, GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, has prepared top tips to...

CIRENCESTER, UK – With summer fast approaching, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is turning up the temperature with a suite of seasonal savings sure to get the nation’s motorists hot under the collar. Throughout the month of May, Mitsubishi dealers nationwide will be offering huge discounts on...

drink drivers are a menace on our roads and these new rules will be welcomed by the law abiding majority." "Numbers of repeat offenders are still far too high and the government should urgently consider bringing in a vehicle forfieture scheme like that in Scotland. This has been a success with...