Car News
Summer driving
Summer has finally arrived, and motorists know what that means: long distance driving. Vehicles that have only been used on short hops since last year will be put through their paces on the main traffic arteries of the UK and Europe and in the hottest weather conditions. It can be an exciting prospect, but things could go wrong if a car is not properly prepared.
Volkswagen Tiguan - Acceptance drive in Namibia
Volkswagen will complete the development phase of the new Tiguan with a final extreme test in Namibia. During the final acceptance drive on the African continent, the electronic components and chassis of the new SUV are the primary focus of testing.
Clean Air Power growth fuels opening of new Australian company
Clean Air Power has set up a registered company ( Clean Air Power Pty Ltd) in Australia to cater for the increased demand for its Dual-Fuel technology, which allows heavy duty truck engines to run on natural gas and diesel.
Torotrak and Xtrac transmission expertise will help F1 teams
Toroidal traction drive specialist Torotrak plc and vehicle transmission design and manufacturing company Xtrac Ltd are pleased to announce that on 4 June 2007 they entered into a licence agreement to enable Xtrac to develop highly efficient and compact continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) for use in the new kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) proposed for Formula One (“F1”) motor racing.
Xtrac develops new Super 2000 rally gearbox and differential
Vehicle transmission specialist Xtrac - which specialises in transmission technology for the aerospace, automotive, defence, marine and motorsport sectors – has introduced an all-new six-speed sequential transmission and rear differential for four-wheel drive rally cars complying with the FIA Super 2000 regulations.
Clarion re-works its magic
Clarion has pitched in with a strong contender for top honours - the DXZ378RMP - an up-rated, more user-friendly, higher-spec version of last year’s most affordable iPod compatible audio head unit ever, but at the same price of just £119.
Sir Stirling Moss returns to Le Mans with Aston Martin
Sir Stirling Moss – Britain’s most celebrated racing driver – will later this month be re-united with the iconic Aston Martin DBR1 that he drove in the 1950s, helping Aston Martin to victory in the 1959 World Sportscar Championship.
A quality line up for Thatcham’s Triple Focus
The line up of exhibitors at Thatcham’s 2007 Triple Focus event is now complete with a host of cutting edge product and service suppliers now in place.
Ford Dagenham's award-winning 'green' vision
Ford Dagenham's newest engine production line has won a green award within two months of starting up.
Zed fest makes history at Silverstone
On Sunday 3 June, the Nissan Z Club celebrated its 30 th anniversary with a record breaking parade lap of the historic Silverstone circuit. 167 Datsuns and Nissans, the most Japanese cars ever recorded on the circuit at any one time, circled the track ranging from the iconic 240Z through to the latest 350Z.
The new Peugeot 308 announced
The Peugeot 308 hatchback will be launched in Europe in the autumn; it will replace the 307 hatchback, which has been an important car in the Peugeot range with worldwide sales exceeding 3,000,000.
GM awards advanced development battery contracts
General Motors has awarded two contracts for advanced development of lithium-ion batteries for its electric drive “E-Flex System,” it was announced today at GM’s annual shareholder meeting.
Failed drink drive campaign reveals need for more traffic patrols
Road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) is calling for a reduction in the drink drive limit from 80mg to 50mg and an increase in traffic police patrols to enforce the law and catch dangerous drunk drivers.
Tracker wins international award
Tracker Response was named the Best Aftermarket Device during the International Telematic Awards, staged in Detroit, America, just over a week ago.
Calls for driving test to include motorway and night-time driving
Newly qualified drivers are ill-equipped to take to UK roads because the driving test is out of date, according to both instructors and novice drivers in new research by Direct Line car insurance.