Car News
Jordan takes points lead after second win
Andrew Jordan (Lichfield) took his second event win of the year at Pembrey on Sunday (July 1) and moved into the lead of the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship.
The new BMW 1 Series Coupé
BMW is extending the 1 Series line-up in the UK with a new model consisting of a brace of high performance twin-turbocharged engines and a diesel capable of a frugal 58.9mpg.
Ricardo invests in advanced manufacturing technology
Due to an unprecedented increase in demand for its performance transmission products, Ricardo has invested £0.5M to enhance the precision gear grinding capability at its UK Midlands Technical Centre.
Gekko opts for “motivational” Golfs to meet new Epson contract
Field marketing agency Gekko has ordered a batch of 14 Golfs and a Passat for its sales team to meet a new contract with printer specialist Epson because of the motivational qualities of the new cars.
Nissan opens new Field Quality Center
Nissan has opened a new Field Quality Center (FQC) based at the Nissan Technical Center (Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa), to focus on vehicle quality enhancement processes. The centre will conduct Field Quality Investigation Analysis (FQIA) to identify the root cause and solutions to vehicle problems.
There’s only one Brit at the top of F1
At last, the book that every motor sport fan and wannabe millionaires want to see has been written. Bernie Ecclestone came from nothing to become Mr Formula One and amassed a fortune along the way.
All-new Mazda2 boasts exceptional standard equipment
When it goes on sale in the UK from 8 September, the all-new Mazda2 range of five door hatchbacks will offer customers a three-strong model line-up with a choice of three powertrains and three equipment levels (TS, TS2 and Sport).
Consortium acquires Scottish motor auctions in multi million pound deal
A consortium of investors, led by Bob Anderson and Kevin Bann, has purchased Scottish Motor Auctions Limited in a multi million pound acquisition with funding from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank.
Mazda CX-7 – Designing the sports crossover
When Mazda presented the MX-Crossport concept car at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show media and public feedback was universally positive. Within a few days, the design team, under the direction of Chief Designer Iwao Koizumi, went to work to develop the production version: the new Mazda CX-7, a high-performance sports crossover vehicle with sports utility practicality and genuine Zoom-Zoom spirit.
Honda helps Britain recover from deluge
Torrential rain continues to batter homes and businesses across northern England seriously disrupting lives and livelihoods. Hundreds of people have spent further nights in evacuation centres as emergency services battle to contain the devastating floods which have claimed several lives.
Company name change for Fiat in UK
Fiat Auto (UK) Limited will change its name to Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd.
Allan McNish returns to American Le Mans
Allan McNish returns to American Le Mans Series action at Lime Rock on Saturday (7 Jul) doubly determined to retain the championship title for himself and Audi.
Renault celebrates 30 years of turbo power in F1
Formula One has always been an arena for innovation and 30 years ago, Renault’s foresight heralded a new dawn in engine technology. At the 1977 British Grand Prix, held on Sunday, 14th July, Jean-Pierre Jabouille raced RS01, the first car to feature a turbocharged engine, a 1.5-litre V6 that broke new ground.
Honda welcomes Vertu acquisition
Honda welcomed today’s announcement by Vertu Motors of its acquisition of the Grantham Motor Company in which Vertu said it had acquired four Honda car dealerships and one Honda motorcycle dealership in the East Midlands.
EU Environment Council recognises need for integrated approach and transparent impact assessment
The European automobile manufacturers welcome the recognition yesterday evening by the EU Council of environment ministers of an integrated approach to reduce further CO2 emissions from cars. The Council also stressed the need for a transparent assessment of the impact of new legislation, including its repercussions on the labour market.