Car News
Dolphins driving? That’ll be the latest Citroen advert
The latest in a long line of memorable Citroen adverts breaks cover next week with the unusual sight of dolphins driving.
Ford retains top auto spot in "Companies that Count" survey
Ford Motor Company remains the most responsible corporate citizen among automotive firms in Britain, according to Business in the Community (BitC). Ford came top of its sector in BitC's 2007 "Companies that Count" survey.
Used car prices rise for third successive quarter
Used car prices have risen again for the third successive quarter according to Manheim’s latest Market Analysis report.
True icons of Le Mans, 1956 to 1968
This year’s Le Mans Legend, the historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours, will see 61 of the greatest sports-racing cars of all time lining up on the grid on the morning of Saturday 16th June.
Lone Wolf keeps on running
The Lone Wolf Transglobal Expedition has successfully crossed the border into Pakistan, marking the completion of four months on the road during which the team’s Land Rover Wolf Defender, shod on Cooper tyres, has traversed a multitude of demanding terrain.
Peugeot 207 range – award winning power
The 1.6 litre THP (Turbo High Pressure) turbocharged petrol engine which powers Peugeot’s 207 CC, GT and soon to be released GTi models has won the 2007 International Engine of the Year Award in the 1.4 litre to 1.8 litre category.
F1 tourism hots up with ‘Hammy’
The Formula 1 tourism trade is hotting up thanks to the UK’s new racing superstar, Lewis Hamilton.
Motorsport industry mourns the death of Phillip Carter
The motorsport world lost a fine businessman and good friend when Phillip Carter’s life was cut short by a helicopter accident on April 30.
‘Motorsport to Defence’ – Motorsport musters its troops!
The MIA’s ‘Motorsport to Defence’ programme continues apace, following a revealing visit to BAE Leicester last month.
Brawn’s brain results in an evening to remember
Last month’s Evening with Ross Brawn, hosted by the MIA and supported by Carter & Carter Group plc, will not be forgotten by the lucky 250 industry guests that attended.
MIA announces new ‘professional’ membership category
Hitherto, membership of the MIA has been limited to companies. Now individuals actively involved in the motorsport industry can apply for Professional Membership at a cost of £300 plus VAT.
Golf at the Grand Prix!
July 5 is the date of the second annual ‘MIA Masters of Golf’ tournament, the proceeds from which will raise funds for the Motorsport Foundation and thereby assist the development of UK motorsport.
Land Rover discovers young player of the season at Guinness Premiership Awards
London Wasps and England open side flanker, Tom Rees was presented with the Land Rover Discovery of the Season award by Land Rover UK's managing director at last night's prestigious Guinness Premiership Awards 2007.
How committed are we to environmental transport?
There has been a drive since the early 1970’s that started with environmental pressure groups, to move away from private transport wherever possible, the secondary message has always been to downsize to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.
Victories in Japan and Spain mark stunning weekend for Ricardo transmissions
Ricardo high performance transmissions were used successfully last weekend by the winning teams in the Fuji Super GT 500km and Valencia Le Mans series 1000km races, underscoring the impressive reliability and performance of these advanced competition systems.