Car News

BCA expands French Network: BCA Bordeaux-Bassens opens

BCAuctions in France has opened a third auction facility, based in Bordeaux, which joins existing operations in Paris and Lyon. The official opening, held late last month, was presided over by the Mayor of Bassens, with attendees including representatives from the manufacturers, major rental and leasing companies and the press.

Harvey Nichols hails London taxi to promote new Istanbul store

Upmarket designer boutique Harvey Nichols has bought its own London-style taxi to let the world know about its newest overseas store.

Rare Daimler at Brooklands

A unique Daimler Dauphin Saloon is one of the stars of BCA’s next Classic & Historic sale at the Brooklands Museum on Thursday 7th June. This one-off British saloon from the post-War era joins over sixty vehicles representing nearly 100 years of motoring history, alongside a superb selection of automobilia, aeronautica and Brooklands memorabilia.

Older drivers need help to stay on the road safely

Commenting on Tuesday evening’s ITV programme ‘Driving me Crazy’ (22 May), David Williams, Chief Executive of GEM Motoring Assist (formerly The Guild of Experienced Motorists) dismisses the suggestion of compulsory driving tests for drivers over the age of 70.

smart now an Official Global Partner of Live Earth

True to its philosophy, smart is supporting the Live Earth concerts and “Save Our Selves – SOS” campaign against global warming launched by Founder Kevin Wall and Partner former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

Citroen – The green manufacturer with green fingers

Citroen has signed an innovative partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), creators of the world famous Hampton Court, Chelsea and Tatton Park Flower Shows.

Isuzu launch accessory range for summer

Despite only going on sale this April, owners of the new Isuzu Rodeo will be spoilt for choice when it comes to accessories, thanks to the unveiling of an extensive new range of styling, luxury and practical equipment, all carrying the same three-year/60,000 mile warranty cover as the pick-up itself.

Golf Plus Dune Limited Edition set to arrive in the UK

A distinctive new version of the Golf Plus is set to join the Volkswagen range later in the summer with the arrival of the Golf Plus Dune.

Company motorists switched onto Congestion Charge zone expansion

The extension to the London Congestion Charge zone on 19 February 2007 has gone off relatively trouble free with company car and van drivers better informed about how the system works according to Lex.

The smart destination: Brooklands

smart customers and fans of the iconic automotive brand will be joining in a huge smart celebration taking place at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, on Saturday 28 July.

Police Chief "Out of Touch with Reality" on Road Policing

Meredyth Hughes (Head of Road Policing for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)) claimed that the Association of British Drivers (ABD) have "encouraged drivers to believe that there is something inherently wrong with enforcing the law" (Times article 23 May).

Antonov programme update

The board of Antonov plc is pleased to announce that its programmes with Zhejiang Geely Automobile Gearbox Co ('Geely') and Emporio International Sarl ('Emporio') to commercialise the Company's automotive technology are both progressing well and have started to generate revenues.