Car News
Race Retro: Unprecedented Success
Stoneleigh Park welcomed almost 25,000 visitors to Race Retro, the International Historic Motorsport Show, on 23-25 March – 20% up on last year’s attendance. “We’re delighted with this evidence of the show’s growing popularity, particularly in the current tough market,” said Event Director Ian Williamson.
Motorsport inspired R400 unleashed by Caterham
Fifty years after Colin Chapman unveiled the first Seven, Caterham launches the latest in a long line of pure racing-bred British sportscars, the Superlight R400.
Environment Minister backs campaign for car drivers to chill out
Decibel-loving drivers aren’t just risking their hearing, they are also risking their safety, according to the RAC Foundation today [28] backing campaigning MP Dr Tony Wright’s call for antisocial in-car audio to be run off the road.
Wolfsburg plant produces 25 millionth Golf
The 25 millionth Golf rolled off the Volkswagen production line in Wolfsburg on 23 March.
Prodrive leads the space race
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida carrying satellite components manufactured by British motorsport business, Prodrive.
Ferrari at the Techno-Classica 2007
Ferrari will be represented at the Techno-Classica 2007 by a stand dedicated entirely to Ferrari Classiche, a specialist division set up in Maranello to provide owners of historic Prancing Horse cars with restoration, maintenance, and assistance services. The Ferrari Classiche division also issues Authenticity Certificates.
Could women be getting more than they bargained for with a used car?
Women could be putting themselves at more risk than men when it comes to buying a used car, according to Experian, the global information solutions company.
Active safety options for Yaris and RAV4
To provide drivers with the highest possible level of active safety protection, Toyota has introduced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) as an option across the complete Yaris range.
Toyota Avensis refreshed for Spring ’07
Toyota is introducing some feature changes for the Avensis range this spring, most notably upgrading the standard satellite navigation on T3-S, T4, T Spirit and T180 grades from a turn-by-turn to a full-map, touch-screen system.
New option packs for Aygo
Aygo is already one of the safest cars in its class, but owners can now invest in even greater protection with a new upgrade option pack. For the entry-level Aygo, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) and rear head rests are available at a cost to customers of £960 (including VAT).
New Exhibition Celebrates Motor Industry Progress
Over 100 years of motoring industry heritage will be celebrated in a brand new exhibition Making British Cars, which opens in a redeveloped museum at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, on the 26 May 2007.
Contenders line up for Porsche Carrera Cup GB opener
The stage is set for some superb racing when the Porsche Carrera Cup GB bursts into life at Brands Hatch (Kent) over the weekend of 31 March/1 April. With Kent-born Tim Harvey topping the entry and Wrotham-based Motorbase Performance among the leading teams, there will be plenty for local fans to cheer.
Skoda scoops yet another gong!
The UK seems to be in love with Skoda. The Czech brand has scooped first place in the Auto Express Driver Power survey, just weeks after coming out on top of Top Gear’s customer satisfaction survey.
MOT Computerisation receives prestigious award nomination
VOSA’s MOT Computerisation project has been short-listed for a major award. The Government Computer Awards, which are billed as “the UK’s premier awards, recognising the people and projects behind the best in UK public sector technology”, have short-listed the scheme in the Best Project – Government to Business category.
Hyundai to unveil Concept Genesis at New York International Auto Show
Hyundai will present the world debut of Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show on 4 April. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel drive premium sports sedan scheduled to grace the Hyundai lineup in 2008.