Car News
Peugeot Official Partner of the Rugby World Cup 2007
Peugeot’s partnership agreement with the International Rugby Board for the Rugby World Cup 2007 hosted by France from 7th September to 20th October gives the company the status of Official partner of the competition with the honour of supplying all the official cars for the tournament.
Jewelultra growing from strength to strength at home and abroad
It may have been the worst summer on record but for Kent based company Jewelultra 2007 it has been their best yet.
Mazda6 world premiere at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Mazda has officially announced today that the all-new Mazda6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan) will make its world premiere at the 62nd annual Frankfurt Motor Show at the Mazda press conference on Tuesday, September 11 at 13:45 (local time).
Distance no deterrent when it comes to good food
The British are fast becoming a nation of gastro pub addicts, ready to journey well beyond their local if the promise of a good slap-up meal lies at the other end, according to research by Privilege Insurance.
Keep safe on the road while listening to a little music
Listening to music whilst you drive could actually reduce your chances of having an accident, new research from Sainsbury’s Car Insurance can reveal. The results reveal that 84% of motorists questioned believe listening to music helps them to relax when driving and 65% say it helps them to stay awake.
Nissan Patrols conquer Africa on Long Way Down
Two Nissan Patrols forming part of the 15,000-mile Long Way Down expedition have crossed the finish line – with just one puncture between them during the entire trip.
Britain’s best value small car
For consumers wanting to buy a new car but unwilling or unable to spend all their hard earned cash, the Hyundai Amica 1.1 Atlantic at under £5,000, is difficult to beat.
Caravan chic at auction
Forget an all-inclusive to the Maldives, yes it is official - caravanning is the chic way to holiday this year. With the likes of Jamie Oliver, Kylie Minogue and car enthusiast Jay Kay backing the latest trend, caravanning and motorhoming are now fashionable as well as popular says leading auction specialist BCA (British Car Auctions).
Weather and rate rises take their toll on commercial vehicle sales
Poor weather and interest rate rises have been cited by commercial vehicles dealers as factors contributing to a period of patchy sales over recent weeks.
‘Raging Bull’ special edition to score with L200 buyers
Mitsubishi has joined forces with England rugby captain Phil Vickery, and Raging Bull Limited, to launch a special edition L200 pick-up. Badged the L200 Raging Bull to tie in with Vickery’s exclusive performance clothing company, the new model comes with £2,000 worth of extras for free.
Kia Pro-cee’d – more of the new three-door revealed
Kia has released the second preview image of its stylish new Pro-cee’d, the third model in the cee’d family of cars designed for Europe and made in Slovakia.
July Ford commercial vehicle sales strongest for six years
Ford commercial vehicles are leading the company's charge towards next month's 57-plate debut by notching up the best sales results for six years.
Nissan develops advanced SULEV-standard clean diesel
Nissan has announced that a new clean diesel technology using high-performance catalysts shows great promise and may be able to meet the State of California's standard for super-ultra-low emission vehicles (SULEVs), equivalent to the Tier2Bin2 emissions requirements.
Autumn Italian Car Day at Gaydon
The annual Autumn Italian Car Day at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, will have a strong Lamborghini element on Sunday 23rd September, as the Lamborghini Club UK (LCUK) is holding its ‘Car of the Year Awards’ at the event.
First Chery contract for GKN Driveline Torque Technology
GKN Driveline Torque Technology, has announced a contract to supply power transfer units (PTUs) to Chery, China’s largest independent car maker. The contract is for an SUV due for launch in 2009.