Car News
Three new OE fitments for Yokohama tyres
The Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama is continuing its reign of success and has recently been adopted as OE fitment tyre on three new models across the complete motoring spectrum. The latest additions to the Yokohama portfolio include high performance, upgrade and off-road applications, demonstrating the brand’s performance in all sectors of the automotive market.
Goodwood announces the 2007 Breakfast Club dates and themes
Following the huge success of the 2006 Goodwood Breakfast Club season in its inaugural year, the Vitra Café at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex, will once again host a series of meetings for motoring enthusiasts this year on the first Sunday of each month, from March to October (excluding September, when the nostalgic Goodwood Revival is being held).
The Devil Wears Prada… and drives a Nissan Micra
Nissan is offering fashionistas the chance to own this season’s ‘must have’ DVD, The Devil Wears Prada, simply by taking a test drive in any of the gorgeous Micra or Micra C+C models in the range.
Ford presents 2007 'WISE' prize to female engineering role model
Ford of Britain has awarded this year's WISE prize to 22-year-old mechanical engineering student Holly Castleton.
UK motorists are unprepared for arctic blasts
With the UK in the midst of an arctic blast, research from Kwik-Fit reveals that more than one in four British motorists – some 7.5 million in total – have suffered the misfortune of breaking down during the winter months. In addition, many more run the risk of being stranded on roads for long periods of time by bad weather, sometimes even overnight.
Land Rover's experience gets people home
Land Rover is on standby to offer the services of up to 100 vehicles and their off-road experts, following extreme weather warnings for central and north-west areas of the UK.
Church Farm Surfacing purchase five new Volvo Trucks
Middlewich-based, Church Farm Surfacing Ltd have replaced five of their current fleet with new Volvo trucks – making the majority of their fleet Volvo.
Audi UK sales race ahead again in January
More evidence of the remarkable ascent of the Audi brand in the UK has been provided by its January 2007 sales figures, which for the first time have exceeded its premium German rivals’ combined sales total for the same month. This telling news follows the brand’s recent announcement of a sixth successive record sales year in 2006.
Lex company car drivers reduce carbon emissions faster than retail motorists
Company car drivers are positively doing their bit for the environment according to new figures released by Lex, the UK’s leading contract hire and leasing company.
Subaru ‘boxer’ turbo diesel in Geneva world premiere
The world’s first horizontally-opposed turbo diesel engine – offering exceptional refinement and smoothness – makes it debut at the 77th Geneva International Motor Show next month on the Subaru stand.
EU Commission's CO2 plans cast a cloud on the horizon
While the motor industry accepts that it has an important part to play in the climate change debate, it has grave concerns over the impact of proposals made today by the EU Environment Commissioner, Stavros Dimas.
Biffa celebrate 1,000th Volvo in style - with focus on safety
Biffa, one of the best known brands in the growing waste management and recycling sector and the leading name in waste collection in the UK, celebrated the recent acquisition of the company’s 1,000th Volvo truck with a specially built FM-400 8x4 fitted with Heil Front End Loader (FEL) bodywork.
Brits drive far for good food
Brits are abandoning their local pubs and taking to the roads as their hunt for good food sees the resurgence of the old fashioned ‘weekend drive’, says a leading insurer.
European Technical Centre for Cooper Tires in Melksham
Cooper Tires has increased its commitment to the European market by announcing that its UK factory in Melksham, Wiltshire, will be the home for a prestigious new European Technical Centre (ETC) that will be the hub of the company’s activities on the continent.
Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione limited edition
A small number of desirable Alfa 147 Collezione models have just become available in the UK, with an attractive price that includes metallic paint, leather interior and unique 17 inch spoked alloy wheels.