Car News
Experience the might of Jaguar’s XKR – Palmer style
Jonathan Palmer is the latest in a long line of fans bowled over by Jaguar’s XKR. After driving the luxury sports coupe on the track Jonathan knew there was only one car which could enhance the PalmerSport line-up for 2007.
Try out new bike test with MRTA
Motorcycle rider trainers will get their first opportunity to try out the new bike test for themselves ahead of its introduction in October 2008, as the Motorcycle Rider Trainers Association (MRTA) puts on a special trial event this summer.
London Black Cab makes its debut at Shanghai Show
The world famous purpose-built London taxi will be unveiled to the Chinese public for the first time at the country’s largest motor show this month.
Land Rover gets Shaun the Sheep on the road
Shaun, the UK’s favourite animated sheep, is taking to the road thanks to Land Rover’s engineers.
BusinessCar reveals van tax fears
Not content with going after Mondeo man, the Government could now be setting its sights on white van man after confirmation that new vans will also be emissions and economy tested from the beginning of next year.
Give your old phone a new home
BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity, has joined forces with logistics and car parts giant Unipart to set up a recycling service for unwanted mobile phones and visitors to the CV Show, which runs from 24 – 26 April, will have the opportunity to participate in this new initiative.
One year learning period to make London’s roads safer
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) today called for learner drivers in London to have to complete a minimum one year learning period before they take their driving test. More drivers between 17-21 are killed or seriously injured in London than anywhere else in England.
Government must act now to save young lives
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) today called for the Government to act to reduce the high number of young people killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads.
Black adds £500 to the value of prestige-brand used cars
Two years ago EurotaxGlass’s reported that black had overtaken silver as the most popular colour for prestige-brand used cars. Now the publisher of Glass’s Guide says the premium being paid for metallic or even solid black paint has risen to unprecedented levels – up to £500 more than for any other colour on selected used vehicles after one year and 12,000 miles.
Volvo used car prices strengthen across the range
Volvo Car UK has seen used car prices strengthen across its range over the past four months following a change in strategy for used car disposal.
Speeding drivers take young passengers on deadly ride
Two in three young people say they have been a passenger in a speeding car, and more than half of those put their lives at risk by not asking the driver to slow down, Co-operative Insurance (CIS) and Brake reveal in a survey of 4,500 young people.
Ferrari 60 Relay arrives in UK
The British leg of the marathon relay celebrating Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary starts in Belfast today at the beginning of a four day adventure which will see a fleet of V12 Ferraris visit official Ferrari dealers in the UK.
612 Scaglietti HGTS for British Police on Ferrari 60 Relay
Ferrari has created a special version of the flagship V12 four-seater 612 Scaglietti liveried in police colours to be used when Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary relay starts the UK leg on 18th April.
The Business of Winning – buy the book and act the part
‘The Business of Winning’ is the MIA’s glossy coffee table guide to Britain’s Motorsport Valley – home to seven of the 11 Grand Prix teams, the reigning WRC champions and countless successful global motorsport suppliers.
Motorsport to marine – the America’s Cup sails into view
The MIA’s ‘Motorsport to Marine’ programme has turned its attention to the America’s Cup.