Car News
Avon’s hat-trick of British sportscar contracts
Avon Tyres has completed a hat-trick of OE fitment contracts with great British sportscar marques, with the announcement of a new agreement between Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd., a Melksham-based tire manufacturer, and Vanwall.
Mobile misdemeanours
Four in ten mobile phone users are breaking the law by using their phone while driving, according to a survey by which.co.uk.
Ferrari Leggenda e Passione auction: a stunning success
The auction organised by RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s at Ferrari’s Fiorano Circuit in Maranello on 19 May proved extraordinarily successful.
The UK motor industry in your pocket
Packed full of its usual informative data such as vehicle registration and production volumes, the SMMT pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector, Motor Industry Facts – 2007, is published today (22 May).
Motoring costs more important than emissions to new car buyers
Low CO2 emissions are still less important to buyers than annual running costs, according to Ipsos MORI research, commissioned by SMMT.
Seat Altea freetrack to debut at Barcelona Motor Show
Seat has released the first pictures and details of the rugged new Altea freetrack, which will make its world debut at the Barcelona Motor Show on 7th June.
More power, less cost, and environmentally friendly
Not only are turbos environmentally friendly, but they are economic too! Turbo experts Turbo Dynamics explain why turbos are not just all power.
Calls for new laws to restrict use of surveillance information
The ABD today (21 May) supported the brave stance taken by Hampshire Deputy Chief Constable Ian Readhead against the rampant expansion of the surveillance society, together with suggested limits on the use of DNA records and a review of the use of speed cameras.
Superhero status for new Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible
Superman, Spiderman and the Hulk all boast special powers, but remain the stuff of comic book and movie screen fantasy. The new Land Cruiser Invincible, however, is a superhero vehicle that’s designed for the real world.
BCA Scotland grows business
Strong used car demand is fuelling a mini-boom in Scotland, says BCA as the company adopts a new look for its Scottish centres.
Steer clear of skid row with new leaflet and film
Free advice to help drivers understand and avoid losing control on the road is now available, in the form of a leaflet and online film, from road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (formerly the Guild of Experienced Motorists). Far from being just a winter or wet weather risk, a skid can occur in almost any road collision, even when conditions are dry and the road surface is excellent.
Scot’s girl wins 2007 Jim Clark Memorial Award
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has awarded 28-year-old Lee McKenzie, TV motorsport presenter and rally co-driver, the prestigious Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2007.
Suzuki Swift dominates round three of Junior Rally Championship
Suzuki driver Urmo Aava has claimed his first Junior Rally Championship victory of the season on round three of the series, the Rally d’Italia Sardegna. Aava finished over a minute ahead of his team mate P-G Andersson, in second.
ACFO membership reaches record levels
ACFO, Britain’s premier organisation for fleet operators, is hoping to break the 1,000-member barrier in 2007 for the first time.
Are you VXR enough? Here’s your chance to find out
With the new VXR8 just around the corner and the Corsa VXR already tempting buyers into Vauxhall showrooms, the range of high-performance Vauxhalls is already on track for success.