Car News
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster stars at Goodwood
Thousands of visitors to the recent Festival of Speed at Goodwood, West Sussex, England, enjoyed a World Exclusive First Glimpse of the incredible new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Iconic symbol of driving experience to disappear
An instantly recognisable element of British motoring history is to disappear after 75 years of gracing the roads and letting other drivers know that the person behind the wheel is committed to the highest standards of road safety.
Five million drivers using outdated maps
Before you plan your next journey, check the date on your road map – that’s the advice from Trafficmaster, which has found some five million drivers could be wasting hours trying to navigate with road maps from 2000 or earlier, while 364,000 still refer to maps from the 1980s.
Warne adds spin to Volkswagen Ambassador programme
Volkswagen has announced that legendary Australian cricketer, Shane Warne, has become an Ambassador for its Touareg luxury 4x4. Warne joins a strong Ambassador programme featuring other cricketing stars including Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen and Darren Gough.
John Bean V3D Lite makes accurate wheel alignment child’s play
John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has introduced a new easy-to-use wheel alignment system that offers the accuracy of 3D digital imaging technology for just over £7,000 – the same price as a conventional close-coupled device (CCD) aligner.
Audi achieves podium result in Nuremberg
In front of 141,000 spectators Mattias Ekström clinched a podium result for Audi in the "home race" at the Norisring despite a spoiled qualifying. The Swede in his Red Bull Audi A4 DTM fought his way forwards from seventh position on the grid to third place.
Giovanardi leads the BTCC
Dramatic racing at Oulton Park saw VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi emerge on top of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Drivers Championship for the first time in his BTCC career.
Cleaner new cars have saved five million tonnes of CO2 in last decade
SMMT economists have calculated that car makers saved nearly five million tonnes of CO2 in the last ten years - thanks to the development of cleaner, greener cars.
All-new Lancer Sports Sedan
Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform.
Peugeot 207 SW – Prices and specifications
With its great versatility and stylish design, the 207 SW priced from only £11,340 is sure to continue the 207 success story.
New beat runs Citroen’s C4 robot up the road
Citroen’s cult favourite, the C4 transforming robot, returns to the small screen this week as a runner in the Company’s latest television commercial.
Hummer stars in Transformers movie
The movie, which is based on the popular Hasbro action figures, stars Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson and Josh Duamel, and includes Steven Spielberg in its production team. It is set to further broaden the awareness of the HUMMER’s iconic design to new audiences throughout Europe.
Nine million motorists confused about their own car
Brits may claim to be a nation of car lovers but millions of motorists just wouldn’t know where to start if their car went wrong.
Volkswagen models triumph at Towcar Awards
The Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION has beaten 50 shortlisted contenders to emerge as the overall winner of the 2007 Towcar Awards. The expert judges from What Car? magazine, Practical Caravan and The Camping and Caravanning Club awarded the honour following a comprehensive series of tests measured against a demanding set of criteria.
PSA Peugeot Citroen main sponsor for Coventry’s 10th Godiva Festival
PSA Peugeot Citroen, which has been associated with the Godiva Festival since its inception, is to be the main sponsor for this year’s 10th anniversary event on 13-15 July.