Car News Archive

Toyota iQ and Prius recalls

9 June 2011 New recall affects 143 iQ models and 39 Toyota Prius in Ireland.

New eco-Passat easily in Band A

9 June 2011 Volkswagen's Passat BlueMotion now uses just 4.1 litres/100km and emits just 109g/km.

New Merc M-Class revealed

9 June 2011 Mercedes-Benz boasts class-leading economy and emissions from its new ML SUV.

New bid for electric car speed record

9 June 2011 Sir Malcolm Campbell's grandson is aiming to smash the electric car land speed record in a new Bluebird.

Extreme Golf GTI created

9 June 2011 A one-off Golf GTI with 370hp has been created by Volkswagen's apprentices.

Fiat 500 for Flora Women's Mini Marathon runner

7 June 2011 Monaghan woman wins new Fiat 500.

All-new eco-engine from Ford

7 June 2011 Ford's next generation of engines begins with a three-cylinder 1.0-litre unit.

All-new BMW 1 Series revealed

7 June 2011 BMW has released a raft of images and details of its all-new 1 Series hatchback.

MINI Coupé previewed

7 June 2011 MINI has released initial details of its forthcoming two-door coupé.

Racing LEAF debuts at Le Mans

7 June 2011 Nissan's electric racing car, the LEAF Nismo RC, debuts this week in Le Mans.

Unimog concept revealed

7 June 2011 Mercedes-Benz revealed a Unimog concept to celebrate the icon's 60th birthday.

Extreme Caterham hits the track

7 June 2011 Caterham has announced test dates for its new SP/200.R track car.