Car News
Rolls-Royce hosts launch of BikeSafe Sussex 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted the launch of BikeSafe Sussex 2007 at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant yesterday. Thirty employee motorcyclists were assessed by specially trained Sussex Police riders and advised on how to make their riding safer and more enjoyable.
Essential summer motoring accessories from Vauxhall
The dramatic growth in MPV sales – a threefold increase in the past 10 years – has generated a surge in demand for accessories to match the lifestyle, so a special offer on base carriers and roof boxes will come as welcome news for Vauxhall drivers.
The Grand National’s best dressed racegoer drives away Citroen C4
An old school friend of Wayne Rooney and fiancée, Coleen McLoughlin, has won the fifth annual Looking Good Style Contest at Saturday's Aintree Grand National, walking away with a brand new Citroen C4 by LOEB, worth £13,000.
IMI achieves record year for new members
More than 3,000 individuals were successful in their membership application to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) during the 2006/7 financial year.
Record sales at Skoda over the first quarter of 2007
With 60,665 Skoda vehicles sold, March 2007 has become the most successful month in the entire history of Skoda Auto. Compared with last year, the sales have grown by 14.8% and the last year's growth trend at Skoda Auto continues.
Interest in RMIF membership grows
Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) membership is going from strength to strength, with more businesses than ever before expressing interest in joining the organisation.
Young stars excel in Lexus Junior Rugby Festival
The Lexus Junior Rugby Festival enjoyed a thrilling climax as the top teams from among dozens of competing squads nationwide fought for glory.
Mercedes-Benz celebrates with a range of attractive new offers
Registration figures released by SMMT have shown that March 2007 was the most successful month in the UK history of Mercedes-Benz with 16,649 new cars registered, just beating March 2006’s previous best. The company has also announced its latest raft of attractive finance offers and complimentary equipment upgrades.
Free accessories and 0% finance from Hyundai this spring
Hyundai dealers across the UK have a selection of spring offers on three best selling models in the range providing great added value to customers.
Cool spring offers from Kia
Kia is adding two special edition models to its line-up for spring, the Sportage TITAN and the Rio Ice.
LTI in the pink with new look taxi
The latest cab to roll off the production line of Coventry firm LTI Vehicles isn't so much back in black as pretty in pink.
Skoda succeeds in the “Excellent Product of the Year 2007” competition
Skoda Auto's designer team has succeeded in the nationwide competition “Excellent Product of the Year 2007”.
Andretti and Ferraris to be reunited at GPlive
The legendary Mario Andretti is set to be reunited with two Ferrari cars which shaped his career when he visits the GPlive event at Donington Park in May.
Nissan and NEC to form new company for advanced batteries
Nissan Motor Company, NEC Corporation and its subsidiary, NEC TOKIN Corporation, have signed an agreement to establish a joint-venture company – Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) – to focus on lithium-ion battery business for wide-scale automotive application by 2009.
Team RAC gears up for Rockingham
Team RAC drivers Colin Turkington and Tom Onslow-Cole are looking to build on their successful start to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship when the second round of the season takes place at Rockingham on Sunday 22 April.