Car News
World Series by Renault ticket requests soar through six-figure barrier
More than 160,000 tickets have already been requested for the World Series by Renault meeting at Donington Park on 8th and 9th September. Free tickets for the UK leg of the seven-event series became available online on Monday 21st May, with fans flocking to the official website to place their order.
Driver in a foreign land
They drive on the wrong side, the road signs make no sense and the kids are making a racket in the back seat – all ingredients for high stress and a potential accident. But, according to leading travel assistance provider, Mondial UK, much of the stress can be eliminated with a little preparation.
Formula Ford anniversary celebrated at Brands Hatch
Forty years of Formula Ford will be honoured at Brands Hatch next weekend when pre-1972 racers from the series take part in the Historic Sports Car Club's festival.
MOMO UK in the mood for more of the same
MOMO UK head to Oulton Park this weekend for the 5th round of the Renaultsport series in ebullient mood, after Steffan Hodgett’s maintained his 100% record last time out, and 18 year-old Robert Brown showed he his getting to grips with Clio Cup racing following a 16th place finish at Croft.
Hulme’s F1 World Championship limited edition print
Denny Hulme’s historic F1 Drivers’ Championship victory 40 years ago is commemorated in a limited edition print, released for sale at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Audi secures top awards from Thatcham
Audi has been officially recognised this week as the manufacturer of the widest range of cars offering five star security protection. In the British Insurance Car Security Awards the Vorsprung durch Technik brand was honoured by experts at Thatcham’s Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre with the overall Manufacturer Award for its commitment to car security.
Championship leader confident, local boy gets big break
Pembrey hosts the fourth round of the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship on Sunday (July 1), and championship leader “Mad Mark” is looking forward to the second visit to the south Wales track.
BEN launches Trafalgar to Red Square Rally
Entrants of the very first BEN Trafalgar Square to Red Square 2007 Rally will meet at the Charity’s Ascot HQ on Monday 25 June at 11.00 am to meet the Organisers, Classic Tours, for a detailed briefing of the proposed itinerary prior to departure in July.
‘Air con anger’ as in-car temperatures rise
With another scorching summer on the cards, Kwik-Fit is concerned that rising temperatures will lead to rising tempers on Britain’s roads - after its research found that a quarter of motorists admitted to losing their rag in hot conditions.
Toyota gives Yaris the TR factor
There is no midsummer madness behind Toyota’s 21 June launch for the new Yaris TR, even though motorists might be surprised by the great value it represents.
White van men contribute over £35 billion to UK economy
Leering drivers, dirty vans and bad driving…for ten years white van men have been victims of jokes and social stereotypes, ever since the term was coined by Sarah Kennedy.
Celebrating 50 years of Toyota Motor Sport at Festival of Speed
Toyota is proud to be the featured marque at the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed, an occasion that coincides with celebrations of our 50 years in international motor sport.
Alfa unveils 159 Turismo Internazionale
Only a small number of Alfa Romeos have ever carried the famous two-letter designation, TI. Now it’s the turn of the Alfa 159 saloon and Sportwagon to carry the famous TI initials. Short for Turismo Internazionale, the TI badge now appears on several versions.
March of the Minis
BCA has launched the first-ever dedicated sales programme for Mini. The new 'Mini Select' Sale at the Nottingham auction centre has quickly become established as the place to be for Mini buyers and sellers alike. Around 80 Minis are regularly entered for the event, which is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
IMI's outstanding students are a credit to the industry
From almost 50,000 students registered on qualifications awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), 27 were short-listed as finalists for the 2007 IMI Learning and Skills Awards, held at the IMI in the presence of its Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent.