Car News
Brake welcomes new surcharge to improve victim support
As of 1 April 2007, anyone given a fine after being convicted of a criminal offence in court will have to pay an additional £15. The levy will go towards the Government’s Victims Fund to help improve services for victims of crime, including families devastated by a death or serious injury on the road.
Loeb back where he belongs after victory in Portugal
Citroen’s triple World Rally champion Sébastien Loeb is back at the top of the driver’s standings after an emphatic victory in the Rally of Portugal last weekend (March 30 -01 April).
World’s best GTs line up in Avon Tyres British GT series
Aston Martin DBRS9, Lamborghini Gallardo, Jaguar’s new XKR, Ferrari 430, Porsche GT3RS, Ascari KZ1R and the iconic Dodge Viper are among the mouth-watering line-up of GT machinery that will grace this year’s Avon Tyres British GT Championship. And, of course, these dream machines will be shod with Avon motorsport tyres.
Clio Cup curtain-raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds
Spectacular racing action wowed huge crowds at Kent’s Brands Hatch Indy circuit as round one of the ELF Renault Clio Cup lived up to exciting expectations. A capacity grid of 32 brand new cars lined up for round one on Sunday, 1st April as the series boasts the largest entry list since Clio Cup racing began in the UK in 1991.
Goodwood Breakfast Club packs in those with a passion for Italian vehicles
Enthusiasts of Italian cars and motorcycles enjoyed the a fantastic traditional English breakfast at the second Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting of 2007, held at the Motor Circuit on Sunday 1 April. The theme for the event was ‘Forza Italia’, and the combination of many great people, great cars and great food proved to be the perfect start to the month.
Land Rover backs equestrian elite
Land Rover is proud to announce today its support of British Three-Day Eventing as 'The Official Vehicle to the British Eventing Team'.
Harvey races to Porsche Carrera Cup double
Tim Harvey swept to a commanding double victory in the opening rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch over the weekend (31 March/1 April). While his rivals battled mightily for the other podium places, Harvey (Oxford) dominated the races to twice lead from start to finish and take the early advantage in the championship.
Art set to imitate life?
It isn’t something that the biggest of publicity seekers would dream of making capital out of. It just wouldn’t be right. However, funerals are one of the three big days in one’s life. Increasingly, there is a return to celebration and showmanship and with that comes a demand for style.
H&H to auction the Don Leeson collection
Having broken a number of significant records at its first sale of 2007, the burgeoning H&H motorcycle department will be holding its second auction of the season at Kempton Park Racecourse on May 12 – this will run concurrently with the EGP Southern Classic Bike Show and Bike Jumble.
Vauxhall leads BTCC manufacturers
Two podiums and some solid points finishes saw Vauxhall’s works team, VX Racing, leave Brands Hatch today leading the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Manufacturers Championship.
April holiday makers more likely to lose their driving licence
An increased number of motorists will lose their licence while driving to holiday hotspots, theme parks and airports during the month of April, according to new research.
Foreign drivers add spice to British championship opener
The first round of the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship takes place at Lydden on Easter Monday (April 9) with a starting list that includes 16 Supercars, including two entries from foreign drivers.
Team RAC off to great start at Brands Hatch
Team RAC drivers Colin Turkington and Tom Onslow-Cole got off to a great start in the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.
RAC unveil season long ‘RAC to the Rescue’ campaign for BTCC fans
RAC, sponsors of Team RAC who compete in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, has launched a season long ‘RAC to the rescue’ campaign, which will provide benefits to enhance the race day experience of fans at all 10 rounds of the season.
BMW Plant Chennai - Official opening
The BMW Group held the official opening of the BMW Plant Chennai on 29 March 2007. The subsidiary company in Delhi started up operations at the beginning of 2007 and opening the plant is the second important step in India's emerging growth market. To date, around 20 million euros have been invested in the sales structure and the plant.