Cars

Russian new car market halves during 2009

Russian new car buyers stayed away from showrooms in large numbers during 2009, with sales volumes almost halving in 2009, according to the latest market analysis from the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics.

Ferrari 458 Italia GQ Magazine’s ‘Supercar of the Year’

The Ferrari 458 Italia has been declared “Supercar of the Year” by GQ Magazine, the UK’s most important and influential men’s style magazine.

BLOODHOUND Project selects Zircotec

Thermal barrier specialist Zircotec has been selected as an exclusive supplier to the BLOODHOUND Project, a land speed record attempt hoping to achieve 1000mph.

Sagar and RMX450Z dominate on debut

Tom Sagar and the new Suzuki RMX450Z sent out a clear message to their 2010 season rivals at the weekend, as the pair dominated the first round of the Putoline XC Championship, held near Ashby de la Zouche in Leicestershire.

Veolia gears up with Actros offroad autos

The first Actros trucks to be fitted with a new offroad version of the acclaimed Mercedes PowerShift 2 automated transmission have been drafted onto a major waste management and recycling initiative on Merseyside.

New Renault Trafic - More comfort, greater economy

Trafic was the third-best selling vehicle in its segment in Europe in 2009, with a market share of 13.5 per cent. With the launch of New Trafic, the line-up is now even better focused on the requirements of the target customers, tradesmen and traders.