BMW announces its smallest X model yet

BMW created a new vehicle segment a decade ago when it launched the X5, with the popular X3 following in 2004 and the X6 then spawned another new niche in 2008. Now BMW is poised to introduce the next derivative of the X model line-up with the X1.

Fiat 500 C goes on sale in the UK

Having made its international public debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, a convertible version of the iconic Fiat 500 went on sale in the UK today (Thursday 2 July) with the UK being the first market in the world to receive the vehicle.

Nissan reveals 370Z Yellow special edition

It’s already one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion.

Honda teams up with the Tour of Britain

Honda (UK) has announced that it has become the official car partner for the Tour of Britain, the professional cycle race which attracts over a million spectators each year.

Audi 'Monument' to take centre stage at Goodwood

Every year since 1997, Lord March has surprised visitors to the Festival of Speed with ever more vast and spectacular centrepieces for the annual event at his home, Goodwood House in West Sussex.

Meeke takes his third win of the season

IRC: Having already won the last two gravel rallies in this year's Intercontinental Rally Challenge, Peugeot UK's 207 S2000 driven by Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle also won the weekend's Belgium Ypres rally.

Vauxhall releases teaser video of new Astra

The normally super-secure Millbrook testing facility never normally allows video cameras anywhere near anything sensitive. For the new Astra, however, Millbrook's owners, GM, told the security guards to look the other way....

Belgian tarmac is next challenge for Meeke

IRC: Peugeot UK’s Kris Meeke and co-driver Paul Nagle will have to master the challenging tarmac stages of Belgium for the next round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge between the 19- 20th June.

Aston Martin claims fourth place at Le Mans

Fifty years on from Aston Martin’s victory in the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours, the team exceeded all expectations by finishing an excellent fourth overall in this year’s race, having been quickest of the petrol runners from start to finish.

Peugeot records 1-2 finish at Le Mans

The weekend saw Team Peugeot Total secure its first victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours with the diesel-powered 908 HDi FAP which contested the French endurance classic for the first time two years ago.