Car News
Le Mans-winning DBR9 set to wow British crowds at Goodwood
The Aston Martin Racing and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts DBR9 which triumphed at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race, held last weekend, is set to appear before British fans at the Goodwood Festival of Speed over June 23-24.
Citroen’s highly secretive security system is recognised by Thatcham
According to the latest government figures, some 200,000 cars are stolen in the UK annually, which might explain why a highly secretive identification system operated by Citroen has received the Innovation Award at the 2007 British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA) organised by Thatcham – The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre.
New-car buyers shift down a band or two
Research by economists at SMMT has revealed a dramatic shift in the new car market, with hundreds of thousands of buyers moving into cars with lower CO2 emissions.
New Active Safety Legform Impactor unveiled at ESV 2007
After 12 months of intensive design and engineering work, TRL has unveiled its new biofidelic legform impactor for use in testing and assessing contact sensor technology that will be employed in active safety pedestrian systems.
cleangreencars.co.uk show the future of green motoring at Goodwood
This year’s Festival of Speed will feature a unique new attraction. FoS-TECH is a state-of-the-art technology exhibition focusing on the future of motoring and environmental issues. It will showcase a variety of exciting new technologies from motor manufacturers, design specialists, oil companies and other motor industry suppliers.
Prices revealed for revised Phaeton
Volkswagen has announced pricing and specification for its revised Phaeton luxury saloon ahead of the new car’s arrival in September this year.
"Carbon Control" - Education or Indoctrination?
The Association of British Drivers is very concerned about a government-backed scheme which targets children as young as seven with man-made climate change messages.
Car park prangs leave motorists with £90m bill
The increased size of modern cars is being partly blamed for the 66,000 motorists who will collide with another vehicle when trying to negotiate a parking space this year.
Le Mans winner Oliver Gavin to appear at classic Corvette UK event
Fresh from the gruelling endurance challenge of last weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Corvette Racing driver Oliver Gavin will be appearing at the Classic Corvette Club UK’s (CCCUK) Summer Nationals event in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire on June 23 and 24.
Manchester Against Road Tolls
The fight against road congestion taxes in Manchester will come to the centre of the city, Saturday June 23rd. A demonstration and mass petition signing is being organized by M.A.R.T (Manchester Against Road Tolls) to start at 10am in Market Street.
Commit your business to the ‘Skills Pledge’ says IMI
A Government initiative to support businesses in raising skills standards has been welcomed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which is calling on the retail motor industry to get behind the drive to improve competencies in the workforce for the benefit of both the sector and the economy.
Renault announces prices for new Twingo
UK drivers will be able to get behind the wheel of New Twingo in right-hand-drive for the first time when it goes on sale on 7th September. And it is certainly worth the wait.
Kia cee’d in winning ways with two more awards
The Kia cee’d trophy cabinet is starting to creak! The European designed and built Kia has collected another two top awards.
New DVD navigation system now available on Touran
Customers are now able to order a new DVD navigation system with touch screen technology on Touran models, giving them quicker route calculations, clearer map illustrations and easier programming thanks to new controls.
Dealer Team Suzuki secure maximum points in Donegal
Dealer Team Suzuki's Swift Sport Group N2 car in the hands of Lorna Smith and co-driver Joanne Oakey, secured maximum Irish Tarmac Championship points at last week’s Donegal International Rally, elevating themselves to the top of the Championship points table.