Car News
Rolls-Royce bought at auction for £800,000
A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000. The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction alone.
GKN Driveline launch Torque Vectoring Technology
GKN Driveline announces the first production application of its Torque Vectoring technology. Torque Vectoring hardware units will be supplied to system leader ZF for the recently announced "Vector-Drive" rear axle, which is planned for application in future BMW vehicles.
Renault Megane E85 launch announced
Renault UK will launch its first bioethanol car into the UK market when the Mégane Hatch E85 goes on sale at the end of 2007.
Mazda gears up to help dealers win more fleet business
Mazda is bidding to expand its relationships with small and medium-sized companies with the restructuring of its corporate sales department, which includes the appointment of the brand’s first Fleet Dealer Development Manager.
Mazda increases contract hire focus
Mazda is increasing its contract hire focus after restructuring its corporate sales department in a bid to further expand business with Britain’s leading vehicle leasing companies.
Car crime and you – Guide to keeping your car safe
The fear of car crime is unfortunately an ever-present part of life for motorists. Sometimes you should listen to that little voice telling you to go back to the car, because car crime is a very real problem.
Ford supports the Royal British Legion poppy appeal
Ford provided two new Galaxy MPVs and a new Transit to support the Royal British Legion's recent 150-mile charity bike ride to Brussels.
Land Rover sets another global sales record
Land Rover has set a new global sales record in the first half of this year, helped by strong sales abroad.
Land Rover supports king of the swingers ‘the jungle vip’
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS), which runs the world’s largest primate rescue project, is to be sponsored by Land Rover.
Rare pre-1967 aircraft line up at Goodwood Revival
The world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting, the Goodwood Revival, is firmly on target to reach new heights this year with an additional aeronautical attraction that recalls the style and excitement of flying as it used to be.
EurotaxGlass’s launches Glassnet to boost dealer profitability
EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of industry ‘bible’ Glass’s Guide to Car Values, has launched GlassNet, a new web portal for car dealers that helps improve profitability by reducing the administration and cost associated with buying and selling used cars.
Thatcham accredits 300th crash part
Thatcham, the insurer funded crash research centre, has announced the accreditation of its 300th crash part. The part a Vauxhall Astra bonnet joins a catalogue of parts which have undergone and achieved the centre’s rigorous accreditation criteria.
Record half-year sales result for Seat UK
Not content with a record market share in 2006, SEAT has just notched up its most successful half-year result to date, with a 1.41% share of the UK new car market. That equates to 17,839 cars registered up to the end of June – over 1,000 more than in the same period last year.
Good things come in small packages from Hyundai
Hyundai is offering its two small cars at very small prices this summer, the supermini 1.1 Hyundai Amica Atlantic is available at under £5,000 at £4,995 OTR and the Hyundai Getz range is now priced from £6,995 OTR for the 1.1 GSI 3 dr.
Ferrari at Salon Privé 2007
Ferrari will take centre stage at Salon Privé’s Private and Luxury Super Car Show, opening Wednesday 11th July at The Hurlingham Club, London.