Car News
Porsche Cars GB starts 4,412 mile Transsyberia Rallye
Early this morning, a Porsche Cayenne S entered by Porsche Cars Great Britain started the first stage on one of the longest motorsport events in the world – the Transsyberia Rallye.
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia - from Moscow to Mongolia
The Porsche Cayenne S ‘Transsyberia‘ has been developed to compete in the 2007 Transsyberia Rallye, a gruelling driving challenge that will take contestants from Moscow all the way through Siberia to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia from 2-17 August.
Used values rise despite tough economic conditions
The latest price data from BCA shows that contrary to many expectations average prices for used cars rose in the second quarter to record levels.
Land Rover widens CO2 offset programme
In response to customer demand, Land Rover is giving more owners of its cars the opportunity to reduce their impact on the environment by widening its industry leading CO2 offset programme.
Viano hits the right notes for Carrie and David Grant
Pop duo Carrie and David Grant are singing the praises of the Mercedes Viano, which could be about to create a record of its own!
Comma powers McLaren Autosport BRDC Award shoot-out
Car care specialists Comma will help find the last of six finalists in the UK's most prestigious accolade in junior motorsport, the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award.
Road America
Allan McNish heads for Road America on Saturday (11 Aug) gunning to score Audi’s first American Le Mans Series outright win for four months.
Next step with Hyundai
Next Step Fostering Services have taken delivery of 6 black 1.1 GSI Hyundai Getz models for use by their social work staff. The cars were supplied by Maidstone Hyundai in Kent.
Expedition Skoda Octavia Scout Experience 2007
On Saturday, 4 August 2007 at 12:00, ten Skoda Octavia Scouts are starting a 9,700-kilometre expedition in Moscow's Red Square to end in Vladivostok, at the Japanese Sea.
Skoda Auto to enter new continent
Skoda Auto is about to enter another continent. In October, first Skoda cars are going to be delivered to new customers in Australia.
A classic day at BCA Bridgwater
A large crowd of buyers turned out for BCA’s recent Classic & Historic sale at the Bridgwater auction centre on Tuesday 31st July 2007. Bidding was strong throughout the sale and nearly sixty percent of the lots were sold on the day.
Reaction to select committee report on the draft local transport Bill
For road pricing to be acceptable to the motorist, local authorities must demonstrate that pricing will be part of the solution to their needs, not just another means to raise money and price them off the roads
Concept car to showcase anti drink-driving technology
Nissan has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drink-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver's state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilisation of the vehicle.
Volkswagen puts you in the Hollywood stunt driving seat
Volkswagen, whose cars can be seen speeding through the streets of Matt Damon’s The Bourne Ultimatum, has created the first freely available online stunt simulator – bournestuntsimulator.com – for aspiring film directors.
BMW Group remains on course in second quarter
The BMW Group remained on course in the second quarter despite the adverse impact of on-going currency effects on the one hand and market launch and production start-up costs for new models on the other.