Car News
Black in time for summer – Astra TwinTop with price drop
Anyone who dreams of owning a convertible this summer will know that looking good is one of the most important requirements. Vauxhall is making it easier for the most style-conscious buyers to look their best in an Astra TwinTop by offering stylish options and actually charging less for it!
44 roadwork schemes for Spring Bank Holiday getaway removed
Roadworks at 44 sites on English motorways and major A roads will be lifted or completed by 6am on Friday in time for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the Highways Agency announced today.
Mazda2 rolls off production line at Ujina Plant No.1
Mazda held a rollout ceremony for the all new Mazda2 (known as the Demio in Japan) at its Ujina Plant No.1 (U1) near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima.
Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival
The spectacular amphitheatre of Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit will once again see genuine F1 cars in fierce competition, at the Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival on June 30th and July 1st 2007.
Maserati triumphs in Bucharest
Bertolini/Piccini performed brilliantly in the third round of the FIA GT championship. The race was held in rainy conditions on the city circuit of Bucharest. It was a fine result, one topped off by the third place taken by Ramos/Montanari and Biagi/Gollin in sixth. This allowed Maserati to move to the top of the Constructors' standings.
The air that we breathe – may not be good for our tyres!
When you next pop an airline on your tyres to adjust pressures, consider for a moment what you are doing. Standard garage/service station airlines fill road car tyres with compressed air which contains water vapour, and can lead, over time, to corrosion within the tyre.
Banning activities whilst driving will not address bad driving
Following the ban on hand held mobile phones, the Local Authority Road Safety Officers' Association have recently called for a ban on smoking whilst driving.
Big boy’s toys that Dad will love
For those searching for the perfect gift to excite their Dad this Father’s Day, look no further. Present him with one of the most powerful cars on the road today from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.
CAP chosen to underpin innovative new Dealer Management System
Confidence in CAP’s track record of used values accuracy and new vehicle data integrity has led to CAP data availability being integrated into the latest Dealer Management System launched to UK car dealers.
Audi R10 TDI in second place at Salt Lake City
Dindo Capello/Allan McNish (Italy/Scotland) finished second in their Audi R10 TDI in the fifth round of the American Le Mans Series at Salt Lake City (US state of Utah). Together with their Audi Sport North America team-mates Emanuele Pirro/Marco Werner (Italy/Germany) they claimed a fifth consecutive 1-2 in the LM P1 category this season.
London’s bus lanes to become more congested
Following London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s statement on Capital Radio that Private Hire Vehicles would be allowed to use the London bus lanes, the London Taxi Board, which represents 9,000 Hackney Carriage Drivers, says this is a recipe for extended congestion across the Capital.
Avis Business Solutions helps fleets comply with duty of care
The new Avis Business Solutions rental service helps companies of all sizes fulfill their “Driving for Work” Duty of Care responsibilities.
Commuters travel 2.5 times around the world during working life
The average commuter will travel two and a half times around the globe over the course of their working careers according to figures released by the RAC Foundation on Work Wise Transport Day.
Carry on caravanning… just remember to take out cover
With the bank holiday weekend fast approaching, many people will be busy making plans to get away for a short break.
Autodelta present the world’s fastest Alfa GT Coupe
Autodelta is pleased to present for its world première the most dynamic and powerful version of the Alfa GT Coupe yet – the 405 bhp supercharged Autodelta GT 3.7 Super. With its top speed of 293 km/h (182 mph) and a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 4.9 seconds the Autodelta GT 3.7 Super offers the driver supercar level performance coupled with the car’s famous driveability and practicality.