Car News
Get ready London – Seat and Red Bull Air Race are coming
London is bracing itself for one of most spectacular sports on the planet – the Red Bull Air Race – and SEAT will be there for the ride! The thrilling event will take place over the River Thames, with The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome) forming a dramatic back drop. It is the first time the event has been held at this location.
MINI remains as the top used car performer
Lex has published its top 20 used cars list which reveals the models that are going to be worth the most in the second hand market.
Direct link to Thatcham methods for AudaEnterprise Gold users
Thatcham’s escribe subscribers now have direct access to Thatcham’s model specific repair methods, through a link within Audatex’ new AudaEnterprise Gold estimating system.
Delivering greener motoring through ITS technologies
ITS (Integrated Transport System) technologies have the potential to make a meaningful and growing contribution to cutting the environmental damage caused by vehicles and helping meet the ever tougher emissions standards demanded by governments.
Zero Vehicle Excise Duty on Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
The Polo BlueMotion is now available for ordering ahead of its arrival in the UK in October. Promising outstanding fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions of just 99 g/km, the new model will be priced from £11,995 for the BlueMotion 1 while the BlueMotion 2 with higher levels of equipment starts at £12,845.
Two thirds of drivers take at least one year to pass test
Following MPs’ proposals to introduce a minimum 12-month learning period for novice drivers, new research from Churchill Car Insurance reveals nearly three quarters (70 per cent) of British motorists take at least a year to pass their driving test.
Maybach tops the rich list at MPH 07
Rolls-Royce rival, Maybach, is aiming for the top of the rich list at this November’s MPH 07, by displaying the most expensive brand new saloon car there – its £265,000 ‘57’ model.
Green car drivers get the camping blues
Environmentally conscious Brits who turn their backs on air travel this summer are in for a big shock. The small, fuel efficient cars they are buying to go on a UK driving holiday are too small to carry the luggage they say they’ll pack, according to research from AA Personal Loans.
‘Drive light’ – New Mazda2’s strategy
The all-new Mazda2 is the product of a lightweight mindset at Mazda’s R & D community. Engineers are striving to reduce the vehicle weight of new Mazda products as a way to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while continuing to deliver the agile handling and safety attributes Mazda customers expect.
Armor All Wipe Wizard is Nation’s No.1
Clean & Shine Wipes - the latest generation waterless car wash product from car care leaders Armor All, has been declared the UK’s top car care product for 2007.
Argentina set for new Honda car plant
Honda Motor de Argentina S.A. (HAR), a Honda subsidiary, has announced it will be building a new car plant in Buenos Aries with production due to start in the latter half of 2009.
New HQ and plant as GE Honda Aero jet engine gets set for production
Honda Aero, Inc., has announced it will build its new corporate headquarters and a state-of-the-art jet engine manufacturing plant in Burlington, North Carolina. Employing 70 associates, Honda Aero will develop advanced, efficient GE Honda Aero jet engines ready for production in 2010.
Ford Kuga: Stylish all-new addition to the Ford range
Ford of Europe's model range will have an all-new addition early in 2008 – The Ford Kuga. A preview model of the production vehicle will be presented to the press and public at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens on September 13.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
The new Ferrari 430 Scuderia will join the road-going V8 line-up alongside the F430 coupé and the F430 Spider. The 430 Scuderia is a truly high-performance 2-seater berlinetta which demonstrates how Ferrari’s Formula 1 know-how is carried across to its production cars.
Surf’s up for Land Rover
Land Rover has announced its sponsorship of the Rip Curl Boardmasters 2007 – Europe’s biggest surf, skate and music festival which takes place in Newquay from 6-12 August.