Car News
Ferrari GB to attempt new Guinness World Record
Ferrari GB will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest Parade of Ferraris” at the Ferrari Racing Days spectacular at Silverstone from 8-9-10 June 2007.
Silverstone experience to reward safe at-work driving
Ryder Plc is working with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Silverstone to recognise high safety standards among its occupational drivers.
Win a car by logging onto Thurlby’s redesigned website
To celebrate the official launch of thurlby.net, Vauxhall dealer Thurlby Motors, is offering one lucky user the chance of winning a brand new Vauxhall 1.2 3 door Corsa.
Highways Agency says don't throw it all away
The Highways Agency is calling on Education Professionals to help improve safety on roads by joining them in a new initiative called ' Throwing it all Away' to help reduce the number of objects that are dropped or thrown on to roads from bridges over motorways and major trunk roads.
Skoda second overall in J D Power and Associates Study
If there was any doubt left in anyone’s mind about the resurgence of the Skoda brand, the 2007 J D Power Study of Customer Satisfaction will dispel those doubts. The results tell the story: Skoda is so highly rated by its owners that the brand has been ranked joint second in this year’s study. Second only to premium make Lexus, Skoda moved up one place from the 2006 position.
Ricardo congratulates SAIC Motor on ‘Best Engine’ award
The Roewe KV6 was awarded ‘best engine’ by a panel of leading media representatives at the Shanghai auto show, the first time that this prize has been bestowed on a Chinese own-brand product.
Working smarter not harder
How can you save the planet, cut your own costs and still save money for your clients? For Binz UK, the solution lies in working smarter, not harder. Working ‘Smarter’ for Binz means cutting cost by cutting consumption of the saloon or van typically used to collect a limousine or hearse for servicing – and passing those savings on to its customers.
Donington the venue for 50-year celebration of Caterham 7
Caterham is planning a birthday party with a difference to celebrate the Seven’s Golden Jubilee, taking over the Donington Park circuit next month for a full weekend of high-speed excitement.
Values soar for fleet vehicles
BCA Pulse Report for Quarter 1 2007 shows record levels for sales of fleet vehicles suggesting sustained consumer confidence in the retail sector.
Toyota Prius and Lexus IS tie to lead customer satisfaction rankings
For the first time, a hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, is the highest-ranking model in satisfying new-car owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? magazine 2007 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) StudySM. The Prius ties with the Lexus IS for the top ranking among models included in the study.
Lexus goes 7 up
The results of the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction index study show Lexus unchallenged in its number one position for the seventh year in a row. It has now claimed the coveted Gold Award every year since it became eligible for consideration.
Hybrids make you happy - Prius tops 2007 J.D. Power and Associates awards
The Toyota Prius has earned many plaudits worldwide since its launch in 2004, but its latest accolade demonstrates the high esteem in which it is held by the most demanding of judges – owners.
Renaultsport gears up for 2007 trackday calendar
Summer is almost upon us and Renault’s latest three hot hatches, Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 Team R27 and Megane Renaultsport dCi 175 and Megane Renaultsport F1 Team R26 230, continue to take the motoring world by storm, so what better time for the company to announce its Renaultsport UK trackday calendar for 2007.
Ferraristore.com: Memorabilia goes under the hammer!
The first online auction of Ferrari memorabilia, comprising much-sought-after original Ferrari F1 components, takes place at FerrariStore.com tomorrow, May 10 from 3.00 PM.
Double triumph for Toyota engine innovation
Toyota has won two of the major categories in the highly regarded International Engine of the Year awards.