Car Archive
28 Jan 2016
Peugeot Fractal Concept Car Awarded Creativ’Experience Grand Prize
Peugeot was awarded the Creativ’Experience Grand Prize for its stunning Fractal concept car at the 31st International Automobile Festival prize-giving ceremony, held on January 26 at Paris’ Hôtel des Invalides.
09 Mar 2016
Lexus tops tops dependability table
The Lexus brand has captured the highest ranking in vehicle dependability in the United States among all nameplates for a fifth consecutive year, according to a J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) received six segment awards in total, and four of the top 10 models belong to TMS. The
02 Mar 2016
BMW launches BMW M760Li xDrive at Geneva
At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show BMW is presenting the world premiere of the new BMW M760Li xDrive. Also making its debut appearance is the iPerformance model designation which, from July 2016, will identify the transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core brand in all BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles. The new
07 Dec 2015
Mazda3 gets ultra-efficient 1.5 diesel engine
Since Mazda launched the new generation Mazda3 in 2014, it has been very successful and has been winning over buyers in the very competitive C segment. Mazda says that this is thanks to its stunning KODO design and impressive SkyActiv technology that was initially launched with a 1.5 petrol engine or a 2.2 diesel engine.
02 Mar 2016
Journey to World Car of the Year continues at Geneva
The “Top Three in the World” finalists in five award categories have been announced at the Geneva International Motor Show. The announcement continues the countdown for the 2016 World Car Awards, which will be announced at t the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on Thursday, March 24. Winners of the 2016 World Car of
14 Jan 2016
Volkswagen Group dominates What Car? Car of the Year Awards
The Volkswagen Group has dominated the 2016 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, winning eight of 19 ‘best buy’ categories, including the biggest trophy of the night – the overall Car of the Year Award, won by the all-new Audi A4.
01 Mar 2016
Aston Martin unveils DB11 at Geneva
A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. The
09 Mar 2016
International launch for SsangYong Tivoli XLV
SsangYong Motor Company has launched the new SsangYong XLV to the international media. The carmaker says that the ‘XLV’ comes from “eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle”, reflecting the purpose of the car, designed as a multi-role SUV. And with its additional length extends the interior boot space to make it even more practical for family use.
01 Mar 2016
Kia Optima Sportswagon revealed
The all-new Kia Optima Sportswagon was today given its global public debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show (86th Salon International de l’Automobile), ahead of the car going on sale across Europe from Q4 2016. The Optima Sportswagon was joined on the Kia stand by the all-new Optima Plug-in Hybrid sedan and Niro hybrid
11 Feb 2016
Opel set to launch revolutionary new battery electric car
Opel will launch a revolutionary new battery electric car next year, as the German brand continues the biggest, most far-reaching model offensive in its history with 29 new models between 2016 and 2020. The new five-door, five seat will be called “Ampera-e”. It will not only have a longer range on a full charge than