Car News
Tracker grows its fleet management system
TRACKER sales reveal that growing numbers of small and medium sized businesses are turning to fleet management systems to improve working practices and save costs.
Tracker singled out for Telematic title
TRACKER, the Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) system operator, has been shortlisted alongside computer software giant Microsoft and telecommunications specialists Motorola for an international accolade.
RoadSafe launches Driving For Better Business Programme
RoadSafe has formally unveiled the latest government-led road safety scheme: the ‘Driving for Better Business’ safety initiative, is part of the government backed ‘Driving for Work Business Champions Programme’ being launched at the CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham between 24th and the 26th April 2007.
MOT test sector threatened by 4-2-2 plan
Vehicles currently receive their first MOT test at three years old, and are then re-tested annually. If the plans are enacted, vehicles will not undergo their first MOT test until they are four years old. Thereafter, they will only be checked every two years.
Citroen C2R2 Cup makes a promising debut
The brand new Citroen C2R2 Cup rally cars turned a wheel in anger for the first time at last weekend’s Pirelli International Rally, with Welsh rookie Jason Pritchard scooping the honours in his first full season of competition.
Ford helps cyclists stay safe
Ford truck drivers are looking to make roads safer for cyclists by joining forces with Transport for London (TfL).
Over 200 Grand Prix cars line up for GPlive
Over 200 Grand Prix cars spanning a century of motor racing are set to grace Donington Park for the GPlive event on 18, 19 and 20th May. The cars will range from Edwardian monsters to the latest Formula One machinery and will include cars driven by over a dozen different Formula One World Champions.
UK’s Auto Industry competitions shift up a gear in 2007
SkillAuto, the national organisation that manages Auto Industry skills competitions in the UK, has announced a dynamic new corporate identity to support the forthcoming 2007 competitions cycle.
Gumballers to get a clean getaway with Meguiar’s
This year’s Gumball 3000 will see 120 supercars cover 3,000 miles in just seven days and Meguiar’s, the world’s leading manufacturer of car care products, will be on-hand, as the official car care supplier to the Gumball 3000 2007, to ensure each and every vehicle looks at its best throughout the journey.
No shame in green profits, Sir Richard Branson tells Saab
Speaking exclusively to saabbiopower.co.uk, Sir Richard Branson has revealed why he is such a staunch supporter of new environmentally-friendly fuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel. He also talks candidly to Saab about the steps he is personally taking to reduce his carbon footprint, and his vision of creating the first carbon-neutral resort in the Caribbean, on his home of Necker Island.
Crowds flood to H&H’s sunny spring sale at Buxton
New homes were found for 61 popular classics at H&H’s Spring sale at Buxton last week (April 18). They ranged in price from £40,700 for a 1958 Jaguar XK150 SE Drophead Coupe to £700 for a 1984 Jaguar XJS Coupe (what a lot of car for the money!), and in age from the 1926 Swift 10HP QA Sports (£9,570) to a 1992 Bentley Turbo RL (£13,200).
Team Suzuki gets off to winning start
Dealer Team Suzuki GB is celebrating after a win in the first round of the 2007 Tesco 99 Octane British Rally Championship at the weekend.
Whizzgo expands its Citroen fleet for innovative new Camden schemes
Citroen C8 large MPVs and Berlingo Multispace mini-MPVs are now being specified for the very first time by WhizzGo, one of the UK’s foremost car club operators. These versatile new vehicles are being joined by a number of C3 superminis and Xsara Picasso compact MPVs as WhizzGo expands its all-Citroen fleet to cater for the introduction of two innovative new schemes in its London Borough of Camden operation.
Long-forgotten car designs come to market
Thirty-four long-forgotten original design concepts, including those for Jaguar, Austin-Healey, Lancia, Alvis, Elva and Trident cars of the mid ‘60s, are to be auctioned by H&H at its Buxton sale on June 19.
Kirkaldy and Kane win in Porsche Carrera Cup GB
Andrew Kirkaldy and Steven Kane each scored a debut victory during rounds three and four of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Rockingham over the weekend (21/22 April). Some excellent racing in front of a huge crowd made the return of the championship to the Northamptonshire track a great success.