Car News
Bentley reports strong first half
For the fourth year running, Bentley Motors has recorded an increase in global sales volumes.
Nissan halves utilisation of precious metals
Nissan has developed a new catalyst for gasoline-powered cars that utilises only half the precious metal components versus conventional catalyst currently available. This new catalyst will be introduced in future products from fiscal 2008.
British drivers admit to road rage attacks
More than five million British drivers confess to causing road rage offences on our roads, according to a new report.
Nissan Patrols meet long way down challenge
Raging sandstorms and waist-high water have not stopped the Long Way Down team – or its Nissan Patrols – during an expedition through Africa.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé debuts in Spain
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will today unveil the new Phantom Drophead Coupé for the first time in Spain, at the company’s dealership in Marbella.
Suzuki’s SX4 World Rally Car performs strongly in tarmac tests
Suzuki held tarmac tests for the SX4 WRC in June in southern Europe. The European tests started in April, but these were the first fully fledged tarmac tests. The SX4 WRC brought in for testing was evolved further from the earlier prototype design; in fact, its specifications are already close to what is planned to be fielded in this season’s WRC test entries.
National urges small businesses to think rental
National Car Rental, the UK vehicle rental organisation is urging small businesses to put measures in place to support the safety of their employees when driving for business.
National cements strong relationship with CEMEX
National Car Rental has secured a major new deal with global building-solutions company, CEMEX.
Hot deals for the coolest cars
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New Ford Power Rangers
With their no-nonsense attitude, tough design and civilised cabin environments, Ford's new generation of 4x4 pickups are gaining sales with both retail and business customers.
Mitsubishi L200 takes pole position with National Grid
National Grid is yet another large organisation which has chosen Mitsubishi as its preferred supplier of 4x4 vehicles, the latest addition to the energy transmission company’s fleet being a batch of 40 new L200 pick-ups.
DfT and TRANSCOM not fit for the purpose
As the Commons' Transport Committee proposes yet more draconian restrictions - this time targeting young drivers - the evidence piles up that road safety is not improving.
Kia cee’d three-door revealed
Kia has released the first preview image of its exciting new Kia three-door hatchback model which will make its World Premiere at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show on 11 September. The new model will be named Pro-cee’d.
Panda is 4x city car winner!
Fiat is celebrating a second major honour this year for its Panda supermini, after winning City Car of the Year in the 2007 Auto Express New Car Honours for the fourth time in succession.
Volvo adds more power and models to FlexiFuel range
Volvo is continuing its long standing commitment to environmental care by adding two new engines and models to its FlexiFuel bio-ethanol range. To power the all new Volvo V70 estate and the new Volvo S80 executive saloon, a two-litre FlexiFuel unit will arrive later this year and will be joined by a five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbocharged engine in 2008.