Car News
British cars driven on under pressurised tyres
Kwik-Fit is urging Britain’s motorists to get their tyre pressure regularly checked after a nationwide spot check carried out by the company found that millions of car drivers are putting themselves and others at risk by driving on under inflated tyres.
Car sickness survey throws up interesting results
One quarter of drivers claim that they have been stressed or distracted by a car-sick passenger, and over 60 per cent have resorted to dangerous behaviour as a result. 40 per cent of parents have stopped on the hard shoulder to attend to the sufferer; 12 per cent have sped up to reach their destination quicker; while 10 per cent turned round to help their child without stopping the car.
Cadillac extends European portfolio with BLS Wagon
Cadillac reinforced its commitment to grow its brand in Europe by announcing it will add the BLS Wagon to its portfolio later this year.
Ford announces agreement to sell Aston Martin
Ford Motor Company announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Aston Martin, its prestigious sports car business, to a consortium comprised of David Richards, John Sinders, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co. This transaction is the result of Ford's decision, as announced in August 2006, to explore strategic options for the Aston Martin business as the company restructures its core automotive operations and builds liquidity.
Ferrari Racing Days tickets now available
Tickets are now available for the incredible Ferrari Racing Days spectacular at Silverstone from 8-9-10 June 2007.
Darling announces £1.5m to help drive East of England ‘innovation powerhouse’
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Alistair Darling visited high-tech companies in Cambridge, announcing a £1.5 million fund to drive local entrepreneurs’ ideas and back the East of England’s role as an innovation powerhouse.
Shakira rocks the Geneva Motor Show with Seat
Seat injected a big dose of ‘auto emoción’ into the Geneva Motor Show this week when pop songstress Shakira made an appearance on the Spanish car maker’s stand, along with Erich Schmitt, President of SEAT S.A. The rest of the show practically emptied as a huge crowd assembled around the SEAT stand.
Cadillac BLS nominated “Best Winter Car” in Finland
Cadillac BLS midsize saloon beats 20 new models to claim prestigious award in one of Europe’s toughest winter tests.
Apex Motorsport’s Jaguar XKR GT3 making progress
Apex Motorsport’s brand new Jaguar XKR GT3 has now completed the first two of its planned pre-season test sessions and, at the same time, re-united one of sports car racing’s most successful drivers with the Jaguar marque.
Cenex to support Modec
Cenex, the UK's national centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, announces a project to support Modec, which designs, develops and produces electric commercial vehicles, at the launch of its brand new innovative electric van range.
The best ‘real world’ sports car?
One of the UK’s leading motoring websites has awarded the BMW 3 Series Coupé its coveted Car of the Year title. In its annual poll nearly a quarter of readers voted the sleek new coupé MSN Car of the Year 2007, placing it ahead of supercar rivals such as the Ferrari 599 GTB and the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.
BMW 3 Series Convertible the choice for summer
Sales of BMW’s new 3 Series Convertible are surging ahead, making it the must have open-top car for the summer.
0% finance for Carens customers
Value conscious families can snap up a 0% finance deal from any Kia dealer this month when they buy the new Carens compact MPV.
World Touring Car Championship kicks off in Brazil
The new FIA World Touring Car Championship season starts this Sunday with Britain’s back-to-back WTCC champion, Andy Priaulx, looking to rewrite motorsport history.
New corporate facility to be called “Nissan Americas”
“Nissan Americas” will be the name of Nissan’s new corporate facility in Franklin, Tenn., the company announced today. The Management Committee-Americas oversees and leads functions and programmes throughout North, Central and South America to maximise performance and profit.