Car News Archive

BMW stars in Mission Impossible

1 July 2011 The Vision EfficientDynamics concept car (a.k.a. the BMW i8) will star alongside Tom Cruise.

Renault doubles scrappage deal

30 June 2011 The scrappage scheme may be coming to an end, but Renault is extending and doubling its offer.

E-Type sculpture in Goodwood

30 June 2011 A massive metal sculpture at the Goodwood Festival of Speed pays homage to the Jaguar E-Type.

Over €150,000 for VW Bus

30 June 2011 A 23 Window VW Bus attracted a record bid this week.

BMW M5 is fastest saloon at the 'Ring

30 June 2011 Unofficial reports suggest that the new BMW M5 will easily take the 'fastest saloon' crown at the Nurburgring.

BMW helipad drift stunt

30 June 2011 Latest location for drifting the BMW 1 Series M Coupé? Top of the world's tallest helipad of course...

New Aussie supercar

30 June 2011 The Joss Developments JP1 has some serious machinery in its sights.

World's most efficient EV

30 June 2011 Gordon Murray reckons his new T.27 is the world's most efficient electric car.

Special R8 celebrates Le Mans win

30 June 2011 Audi reckons 10 Le Mans wins is something to celebrate; with a special V8-engined R8.

Lexus Ireland recalls RX 400h

30 June 2011 Lexus RX 400 models made between 24 September 2004 and 9 August 2006 to be recalled.

Audi Q3 to cost from €33,850

30 June 2011 Deliveries of new compact Audi SUV start in late October.

Electric Nissan scales Pikes Peak

28 June 2011 The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car to 'win' the Pikes Peak hillclimb.