Car News Archive

Ken Block gets into F1

14 June 2011 Ken Block, best known for his stunt driving antics in a rally car, is about to be let loose in an F1 car.

First video of Mugen CR-Z

14 June 2011 Honda has released a tantalising video of the Mugen CR-Z in action.

Ferrari design competition moves to stage two

14 June 2011 Seven finalists are through to the second stage of Ferrari's car design competition.

Stunning BMW 1 M drift video

14 June 2011 BMW Canada has released this fantastic video, showing the 1 Series M Coupé drifting through concrete walls.

Audi wins Le Mans 2011

14 June 2011 It was an epic race even by Le Mans standards, but Audi still won it.

Volvo safety for animals

14 June 2011 Irish deer never need be afraid of Volvos again.

Volkswagen Group Ireland gets new MD

14 June 2011 Simon Elliot appointed as new VW Group boss in Ireland.

Mercedes launches C-Class Coupé and SLK in Ireland

13 June 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé starts at €36,000; SLK from €49,700.

Scrappage set to beat target

9 June 2011 The Scrappage Scheme is set to beat its 2011 target of selling 10,000 cars and has raised €86 million.

Hybrid Honda racer at Le Mans

9 June 2011 Honda will demonstrate its Honda CR-Z Racer at Le Mans this weekend.

Zagato Aston tackles the 'Ring

9 June 2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato ready to race this weekend.

Opel shows new cabriolet

9 June 2011 A teaser sketch of the 2013 Opel Astra Cabriolet has surfaced.