Car News
Disappointing results from Euro NCAP's ESC fitment survey
Today (8 May 2007) in Rome, the results of Euro NCAP's survey on Electronic Stability Control fitment are released, compelling Euro NCAP to call for manufacturers to fit ESC as standard to all cars. The EU wide survey places the UK, Netherlands, Greece, Malta and Ireland bottom of a country ranking with Denmark, Sweden and Germany topping the list. ESC can turn potentially serious accidents into near misses and could drastically reduce accident occurrence across Europe.
Euro NCAP: For safer cars
In our quest to provide the most up-to-date information about the safety of newly available cars, Euro NCAP is delighted today to unveil a new visual identity and crucially to introduce a new website. This website will represent an essential source of safety information, for both consumers and experts, with viewable crash footage, photos and safety results from all Euro NCAP crash tests displayed for a whole range of vehicles.
EU Commission, FIA, and Euro NCAP recommend: No car without ESP
Every car should be routinely equipped with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), or Electronic Stability Control as it is usually called by traffic experts. This was the clear message at the launch event for the “Choose ESC!” campaign, held today (8 May 2007), at the Bridgestone testing centre in Aprilia, near Rome.
Six million motorists under pressure to stop risking lives
Almost three quarters of UK motorists believe they are driving around safely, when millions are in fact dangerously unaware that they are putting their lives and the lives of their passengers at risk.
Motorati connects customers to actual new cars online
Motorati the revolutionary online facility led by respected London dealer Clive Sutton, connects qualified new car buyers directly to franchised dealers. The new system has attracted a significant amount of interest amongst automotive retailers.
Motorpoint miles ahead of forthcoming CO2 law
Following the recent proposal by the European Commission to introduce legislation to cut the emissions of the average car to 130g of CO2 per kilometre by 2012, Motorpoint, the UK’s largest car supermarket, has taken the unique step of introducing a revised information sticker on the windscreen of every vehicle for sale, which clearly highlights the level of CO2 emissions.
VX Racing’s excellent form continues at Thruxton
VX Racing laid down the gauntlet for the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton, winning two of the three races and doubling its lead in the manufacturers’ title battle.
Grand Vitara grabs Compact 4x4 of the Year Award
Suzuki’s Grand Vitara has received a ringing endorsement from Germany’s leading off-road magazine, AutoBild allrad. More than 35,000 readers – half its circulation – voted the Japanese SUV their compact 4x4 of the year 2007.
Drop in planned second-hand car spend over six-month period
Around 5.48 million people plan to buy second-hand cars in the six months leading up to the end of August, and intend to spend £4,056 each, or collectively as much as £22.23 billion.
Porsche 911 Turbo lifts its roof
From September, Porsche will be lining-up on the starting grid with the latest 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Values soar for used vehicles
As predicted in interim data released by BCA, the used vehicle market continues to record strong average values according to the latest Pulse Report issued by BCA today. Pulse data for Quarter 1, 2007 shows that values for both Fleet/Lease and Part-Exchange vehicles have risen from the record levels recorded in the final quarter of last year to new heights.
Ford models lead in key UK car segments
Market leader Ford leads in all key car segments with sales up on last year, according to industry figures out today.
Lower Co2rsa offers real-world savings
When working to help the environment, it’s often the small changes that can make a big difference. That’s the theory used by Vauxhall engineers who have managed to optimise the Corsa CDTi’s engine to save the planet from hundreds of thousands of tons of CO2 emissions – and collective Corsa owners from hundreds of thousands of pounds in tax.
Honda showcases racing spirit and passion for engineering
Honda’s new integrated advertising campaign breaks nationwide on Monday 7 May, to support the recent launch of its best-selling hot hatch, the Civic Type R.
Range-topping, Prodrive-tuned Rodeo pickup now on sale
Isuzu’s new facelifted ’07 Rodeo is now available in range-topping Denver Max LE trim, complete with its standard Prodrive Performance Pack which boosts power from 136 to 167 PS.