Car News
Sutton takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Croft
James Sutton was the star of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Croft over the weekend (2/3 June), as he romped to a superb pair of victories. His first Carrera Cup wins put the 21-year old racer well into contention for the title contest with 12 races still to run. Meanwhile, Nigel Rice continued to dominate the pro-am category with two more wins.
Peugeot 908 HDI FAP – a rewarding day’s work
Peugeot Sport left Le Mans yesterday very pleased after completing the planned test programme for its maiden visit and setting the fastest lap.
BCA Brighouse reports good values for ex-fleet cars
According to the latest figures from leading local motor auction centre, BCA Brighouse, there is a wide range of good-value, high quality used vehicles available at auction.
Britain counts the pothole toll
Research from Kwik-Fit has calculated that Britain’s Pothole Toll is as much as a £100 million. That’s the annual amount that more than 1.1 million British motorists spend repairing or replacing pothole damaged tyres and wheels.
Retainagroup combats latest vehicle crime
Reports over the last few days have dramatically focused attention on the changing nature of vehicle crime, highlighting that alarms and immobilisers are sometimes just not enough.
Values fall as volumes increase
The latest price data from BCA shows that values have started to slow in May, following a bullish performance in the first four months of the year.
Motorexpo 2007 smashes record for show debuts
As the world’s biggest and best free-to-visit motorshow returns to Canary Wharf between 11 - 17 June, Manufacturers have confirmed that a record number of UK and World Show debuts will be unveiled at this year’s event.
We'll take the high road
The Scottish Transport Minister, Stewart Stevenson, has announced plans to upgrade the A9 between Perth to Inverness to dual carriageway at a cost of £600 million and, in the longer term, plans to dual it all the way to Thurso.
Bio-fuelled Aston Martin makes British motorsport history
An Aston Martin DBRS9 has made motorsport history by becoming the first bio-fuelled car to win a major motorsport event in Britain.
Renault reveals first details for new Laguna
With a style inspired by a desire to achieve a dynamic, fluid and elegant appearance, New Laguna also boasts high quality levels, in keeping with its target of being in the top three in its segment for product quality, as outlined in Renault Commitment 2009.
Danger tyres still on sale
Part worn tyres that do not meet current safety standards are still on sale in the UK placing motorists’ lives at risk, according to Lincolnshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
cleangreencars.co.uk proves EU target is achievable
Many car manufacturers are saying that the proposed EU limit of 130 g/km of CO2 (gpk) is impossible to achieve by 2012 – unless the EU is prepared to decimate the European car industry.
Laser beams in on Kia security
Since 1994, all Kia cars – around 200,000 to date – have been protected against theft by Retainagroup security marking and registration on the International Security Register (ISR). Now, the overt marking of six windows per car has become much faster with the use of patented, state-of-the-art laser technology.
Ferrari attempt to set Guinness World Record
More than 300 Ferrari cars are anticipated to attend Ferrari’s attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest Parade of Ferrari Cars” at Silverstone on Saturday 9 June.
Allan McNish - Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day Report
Allan McNish began his preparations for this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours by driving his diesel-powered Audi in an official test at the French circuit (3 June 2007).