Car News
Bentley Brooklands destined to become collectors’ classic
Since its launch at the Geneva Salon in March, the new Bentley Brooklands has captured the hearts of customers across the globe, with the first year’s production of this hand-assembled, luxury coupe already sold out.
Audi R8 means business at Company Car in Action 2007
Business class high-fliers from the increasingly sought-after Audi range will be joined at next week’s Millbrook-based Company Car in Action event by two of the brand’s most aspirational sports models – the breathtaking RS 4 quattro high performance saloon and the unanimously acclaimed R8 sports car.
BCA Pulse confirms exceptional demand
New data from BCA’s interim Pulse report provides further evidence of the buoyant used van marketplace. Average monthly values were at record levels from March to May, but the underlying trend suggests a slight softening in values is underway.
Lex explores collaboration with The Highways Agency
Lex is in discussions with The Highways Agency to explore ways of working together for the benefit of UK business drivers.
Accelerated roll-out of speed cameras costs motorists £144m each year
The number of speed cameras on Britain’s roads increased by a dramatic 26 per cent between 2005 and 2006, resulting in a £700,000 rise in fixed penalty notice fines.
All go for Walking Bus as Kia welcomes brake on-board
Kia Motors has welcomed the increased awareness and commitment to the Walking Bus scheme, launched in the UK by Kia in December 2000, shown by Brake and ASDA with their “Record Breaking Walking Bus 2007” campaign launch.
The new motorcycle test - meet the trainers and examiners
The new motorcycle test - which is being introduced next year by the Driving Standards Agency - will be promoted at a unique event organised by the Motorcycle Rider Training Association at Stoke-on-Trent on 1 July.
Two more wins and new lap record for Yokohama at the TT
There was much to celebrate on the Isle of Man last week, as Yokohama tyres helped Dave Molyneux to clinch another pair of wins in the sidecar class of the week-long races and become the most successful sidecar rider in the event’s history.
New road surface treatment is not a final solution
Online highway maintenance campaigner, Potholes.co.uk, has welcomed the government’s endorsement of a new road surface preservation treatment, but warns that the scourge of potholes will not suddenly disappear as a result.
Eurotaxglass’s acquires Inter-Global
EurotaxGlass’s International AG has further consolidated its position as Europe’s leading provider of automotive data and solutions through the acquisition of Inter-Global AB of Sweden. Clas Ebler, who founded Inter-Global in 1993, will remain as General Manager of the company – which will now be known as Inter-Global ETG AB – supported by his current team.
FPT unveils new high performance diesel
Fiat Powertrain Technologies has just announced the latest development of the current 1.9 JTD M (MultiJet) 16v engine used in a variety of Fiat and Alfa Romeo models.
Intelligent torque distribution
With a new Torque Vectoring rear axle drive, ZF has developed a system ready for volume production. This system considerably increases driving dynamics and safety reserves of all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
Training honour for Nissan Sunderland
Nissan’s Sunderland Plant has been chosen by its parent company in Japan to be one of only two global training centres for manufacturing excellence.
Tracker ensures intrepid trio won’t be putting a foot wrong!
An intrepid trio won’t be cutting a single corner during a 24 hour 54-mile sponsored hike!
The impact of street lighting on night time road casualties
TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) has been commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT), on behalf of the UK Lighting Board, to undertake an investigation into the impact of street lighting on night time road casualties.