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Skoda UK Announces Even More Monte Carlo For Your Money

Car Break — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:12:23 +0000

ŠKODA has announced details of a limited edition version of the hugely popular Fabia Monte Carlo model, called Monte Carlo Tech, with an enhanced specification over the standard model. Limited to 1,000 cars, the newcomer benefits from a state-of-the-art Amundsen... Read more..

The LaFerrari Unveiled At Geneva

Car Break — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:25:45 +0000

The wraps are finally off the LaFerrari. The Prancing Horse’s eagerly-anticipated limited-series special, of which just 499 will be built, made its world debut today at the Geneva International Motor Show. “We chose to call this model LaFerrari,” declared Ferrari’s President, Luca di Montezemolo, “because i... Read more..

Kia Pro Cee’d GT And Cee’d GT Set For Geneva Debut

Car Break — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:19:04 +0000

The new Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT – the brand’s most performance-focused production cars ever – will enjoy their world premieres at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March. Designed in Europe under the direction of President and Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, the two debutants feature bold... Read more..

The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG: Driving Performance For The New Generation

Car Break — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:58:18 +0000

The substance of the new Mercedes-Benz vehicle architecture for front- and all-wheel drive provides the perfect basis for the A 45 AMG and at least two other high-performance premium automobiles from Affalterbach. In designing and developing the A 45 AMG, the experts at AMG have drawn o... Read more..

First Details Of The Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Revealed

Car Break — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:03:36 +0000

Meet the new Golf R Cabriolet, the first-ever open-top R model and the fastest-ever production open-top Golf. At the heart of the new range-topping cabriolet is a four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine producing 265 PS, connected to a standard six-speed DSG gearbox transmitting... Read more..

Vauxhall Adds Potent New Bi-Turbo Engine To Zafira Tourer Range

Car Break — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:11:58 +0000

Following in the tyre tracks of the Astra and Insignia BiTurbo models, Vauxhall has introduced state-of-the-art, sequential twin-turbo diesel technology to the Zafira Tourer range. Powered by 2.0-litre 195PS diesel engine, the Zafira Tourer BiTurbo has a maximum speed of 135mph and can achieve 0-60mph... Read more..

Rally Cars Head To Donington Historic Festival

Car Break — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:07:20 +0000

Rallying with Group B and the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) are joining forces to stage spectacular live demonstrations at this year’s Donington Historic Festival (May 3rd, 4th, 5th), bringing added e... Read more..

Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition Range Rover Evoque Debuts Black Design Pack

Car Break — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:52:39 +0000

The Range Rover Evoque is gearing up for spring with the Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition model which makes its debut at the Brussels Motor Show on 10 January. Based on the 2013 Evoque Dynamic derivative, the Limited Ed... Read more..

Porsche Boxster Wins What Car? ‘Sports Car Of The Year’ Award

Car Break — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:40:21 +0000

The new Porsche Boxster – the latest generation of the benchmark roadster -- has been named ‘Best Sports Car of the Year’ at the annual What Car? Awards held in London last night. Chas Hallett, Editor-in-Chief of What Car?, commented: “The Porsche Boxster is simply brilliant in every way –... Read more..

Audi A3 Sportback Is 2013 What Car? Car Of The Year

Car Break — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:32:36 +0000

All-new Audi compact hatchback wins category and overall awards and TT is voted Best Coupe for a seventh successive year in the industry 'Oscars' Audi A3 Sportback is named What Car? Car of the Year 2013 1.4 TFSI 122 SE model also tak... Read more..

Rolls-Royce Announces Record Sales In Company’s 108 Year History

Car Break — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:25:34 +0000
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2012. 3,575 cars were sold globally during the year, which represents the third consecutive record and the best sales result in the marque’s 108-year history. The record results were achieved despite a number of challenges in 2012. These included glob... Read more..

All-New Range Rover Hailed As Luxury Car Of The Year By What Car?

Car Break — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:17:49 +0000
Land Rover opens the New Year in the same winning style as it closed 2012, with a major award for the all-new Range Rover. The fourth generation model has been named Luxury Car of the Year by What Car? Announcing the award at a presentation dinner in London, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Chas Hallett... Read more..

Land Rover-Sponsored Race2Recovery Team Ready To Start World’s Toughest Rally: The Dakar

Car Break — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:45:31 +0000
Race2Recovery, the group of predominantly injured soldiers who formed a rally team to raise funds for Forces charities, were today in South America ready to begin their challenge to become the first ever disability team to complete the world’s toughest race – the Dakar Rally. The Land Rover-sponsored team... Read more..

Bentley Reveals New Performance Flagship Convertible

Car Break — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:04:29 +0000
The Continental GT Speed Convertible, Bentley’s new open-top performance flagship - and the world’s fastest four-seat convertible - makes its international debut on 14th January at the North American International... Read more..

Citroën Launches New DS3 Red Special Editions

Car Break — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:55:07 +0000
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New Generation i30 Shortlisted For Europe’s Premier Award

Car Break — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:57:50 +0000
The New Generation i30 has won a place on the shortlist for the Car of the Year 2013 award, becoming the first Hyundai model to make the final round of voting in Europe’s premier award for new cars. The 58 Car of the Year jury members, representing 22 European countries, allocated po... Read more..

McLaren GT Wraps Up Competitive Debut Season With 12C GT3

Car Break — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:10:56 +0000
In a season of firsts, the 2012 season marked the competitive debut of the McLaren 12C GT3, with 23 examples campaigning in 14 different series with 13 McLaren GT customer teams. Between them, the teams have claimed a total of 19 victories, and covered more than 106,000 kms collectively. With this successful return to the world of cust... Read more..

Infiniti Production To Start At Sunderland Plant

Car Break — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:44:49 +0000
Infiniti, the premium car brand of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today confirmed that, consistent with its global expansion plans, it will manufacture vehicles in Europe from Nissan’s award winning production base in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The announcement... Read more..

McLaren Launches Bespoke Merchandise Inspired By The 12C

Car Break — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:29:42 +0000
McLaren Automotive has designed and developed a range of products inspired by, and focused on, the passion of driving. The products are all available from the recently launched McLaren eStore – w... Read more..

Ford Ranger Grabs Another 2013 ‘Pick-Up Of The Year’ Award

Car Break — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:56:43 +0000

The Ford Ranger has won 4x4 Magazine Pick-Up of the Year 2013, making it a record-breaking seventh award in 12 months for the vehicle. The UK pick-up market has grown by more than 25 per cent since 2009, with eight models currently competing in the segment. The Ford Ranger has... Read more..