Car News
Honda promotes racing heritage on ITV
Honda (UK) begins a new partnership with ITV this weekend to highlight its strong racing heritage.
Kia backs automotive design talent in the UK
Kia Motors and the University College for the Creative Arts have joined together to create an automotive design challenge. Aimed at second year students, the goal is to promote home grown design talent in the many areas of design throughout the car industry.
Jaguar XJ Diesel named as Britain’s Greenest Luxury Car
Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named the greenest luxury car on Britain’s roads in the Environmental Transport Association’s 2007 Car Buyers Guide. The award, presented by television presenter Janet Ellis at the RIBS in London recognises Jaguar’s commitment to delivering CO2 and fuel consumption advantages to customers with the development of its industry-leading diesel engines and application of advanced lightweight aluminium vehicle architectures.
Subaru and Daihatsu to increase security
Retainagroup, the country’s leading supplier of vehicle glass and component security etching, marking and registration systems has been chosen by International Motors Limited to mark and register all Subaru and Daihatsu vehicles as original equipment.
Volkswagen Passat scoops double fleet award
The Volkswagen Passat was awarded the Best Upper-Medium Car honour before going on to scoop the overall Company Car of the Year trophy at the prestigious Fleet News awards, held in London recently. It’s the second year in a row the Passat has won the overall award which was voted for by readers of Fleet News.
The greenest cars in Britain
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) today announced the winners of its 2007 Car Buyers’ Guide, the definitive guide to Britain’s greenest cars, at an awards event at RIBA in Central London hosted by television presenter and broadcaster, Janet Ellis.
Land Rover wins 2007 Fleet News Award
Land Rover has been presented with the coveted ‘Best Small SUV’ title for its all-new Freelander 2 at the prestigious 2007 Fleet News Awards in London.
Nissan completes new extreme off-road test track
Nissan has announced it has completed construction of its new extreme off-road track at its Motegi test facility in Tochigi Prefecture.
Ford's biofuel heritage on display at Eden Project's Sexy Green Car Show
Visitors to the Eden Project's Sexy Green Car Show will see vehicles spanning Ford's rich biofuel heritage – a 1920s Ford Model T, the latest Ford Focus flexifuel vehicles and a Formula Ford racing car.
Modern classics at Race Retro
Westfield, Chevron, Morgan and Marcos are ‘instant’ classics – with the benefits of a modern motor but the presence of a classic sports-racer. All four manufacturers have something very special to show visitors to Race Retro, the International Historic Motorsport Show, at Stoneleigh Park from 23-25 March 2007. What’s more, all four are offering test drives at the Show.
RHA warns Gordon Brown: "Don't Raise Fuel Tax!"
The Road Haulage Association has warned Chancellor Gordon Brown that any Budget increase in fuel tax will cost British jobs. It will do further damage to an industry that is already paying much the highest level of fuel tax in Europe.
Custom Calibrated D.U.I. Distributors now available from USAutomotive
USAutomotive Ltd, the premier aftermarket supplier of American car components, is proud to announce its association with Performance Distributors of Memphis, Tennessee, as UK agent for its D.U.I Distributor range.
Young drivers fork out every year for basic tasks
Young drivers in Britain lack basic car-maintenance skills, with the majority finding simple tasks such as checking the oil and changing a tyre beyond them.
Higher costs and uncertainty at heart of motor industry's concerns
SMMT has issued a stark warning to the chancellor ahead of the 21 March budget: manufacturers and component suppliers are treading water in the face of higher costs pressures and threats from emerging markets.
Mazda on course for outstanding fiscal year
European automobile sales continued to stagnate in February, pulled down by Germany’s passenger car segment, which is suffering from the affects of a higher VAT introduced this year.