Car News
Nissan launches charity collection
Nissan is following in the footsteps of Madonna and Kate Moss by launching its own limited edition fashion collection with Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Micra and Micra C+C – the CHIC. Nissan will donate £200 from the sale of every CHIC to the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign.
Break down of communication
Research released today has revealed that, of all the things British drivers fear about breaking down, being left unable to contact anyone to ask for help is the worst.
What women want
The Department of Transport recently reported a 34% increase in the number of women possessing a driving licence between 1976 and 2005 in the UK . They are also now one of the fastest growing groups of buyers in the automotive retail sector.
Suzuki Splash – new small passenger car with European design
With the Splash, a new fresh and exciting small passenger car, Suzuki Motor Corporation intends to gain a significant market share in this growing market segment in Europe . The new flexible compact car combines the sportiness of Suzuki’s success ful model Swift with the technologies and immense know-how of the Japanese world market leader in the mini car segment.
Investing in innovation through Nissan Advanced Technology Center
Nissan today inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Center (NATC), its latest state-of-the-art R&D facility, located in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. NATC will spearhead innovations in environmental and safety technologies, allowing Nissan’s vehicle development engineers to work more effectively in one centralised facility.
Eubank’s Hummer goes under the hammer
Get your gloves on and prepare to fight it out for a piece of motoring memorabilia, as Chris Eubank’s legendary Hummer H2 goes up for sale today at online car site, autoquake.com.
GKN Driveline adds to performance of BMW ‘M’ cars
As is the case with all BMW ‘M’ (Motorsport) models, BMW’s dynamic new M3 Coupe recently revealed at the Geneva motor show, is fitted with GKN Driveline’s Visco Lok limited slip differential (LSD). A completely new design and the first of a four-model line-up, the new BMW M3 Coupe has “embodied the athletic heart of the brand…”.
Art attack for American RS 4
Normally renowned for visually playing down its exceptional performance, the V8-powered, 420PS Audi RS 4 briefly becomes an exhibitionist this month, marking the opening of America’s annual Art Chicago contemporary art fair with a striking paint job that is the work of Brazilian artist Romero Britto.
Second A6 Le Mans edition added
Impressively equipped new addition commemorates the Audi R10 TDI’s already highly successful Le Mans racing career.
Engine of the Year Award for Audi 2.0 TFSI
The heart of the acclaimed S3 and TT, and a host of other Audi models, has beaten category rivals to a best-in-class win for the third successive year in the 2007 Engine of the Year awards.
New 2008 Volvo range: more specification, style and value
Volvo has made a number of improvements and additions for its 2008 model year range of cars (production start 14 May) while maintaining or lowering prices on most models to offer great value for customers. All models are available to order now, with first customer deliveries expected in July.
Volvo boosts UK range with four new models
Volvo is launching four all-new, innovative models into the UK to reinforce the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental care and its desire to extend customer choice.
Officine Panerai sponsors Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge at Silverstone
Officine Panerai, the Italian luxury sports watchmaker, continues its partnership with Ferrari in 2007 with the sponsorship of the Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge which comes to the UK on June 8, 9 and 10 at the legendary Silverstone circuit.
Nissan investment delivers new parts centre
Nissan’s Sunderland Plant has sold part of its site to fund investment in a new £4.5 million parts logistics centre.
Thatcham Accredited Parts
Thatcham have revised the design of the label that identifies approved cosmetic panels under the widely recognised Thatcham Parts Accreditation programme. The new label is part of a change process that is being introduced to increase market penetration and provide greater benefit to the repair industry and insurance providers.