Car News
Mazda3 MPS – the ultimate super-hatch is here
The sensational new Mazda3 MPS, the fastest, best handling, best braking model in the hugely popular Mazda3 range, is now on sale in the UK, priced from just £18,995 on?the?road. Reaching the same heights of handling prowess as the Mazda6 MPS, Mazda RX-8 PZ special edition and the iconic Mazda MX-5, the Mazda3 MPS is being marketed in the UK as a single, fully specified and lavishly equipped model.
Peugeot 207 CC – priced to open a new world for everyone
It was in the 1930s that Peugeot started the innovative concept of the coupé cabriolet, with the 601, 401 and 402 “Eclipse”. This concept was to become one of Peugeot’s trademark features and make the marque the No1 producer of coupé cabriolets, with today more than 500,000 vehicles sold worldwide.
Volvo investing in the development of renewable fuels
Volvo Technology Transfer AB investing in Chemrec AB, a company that has developed a technology for the production of synthesis gases, an important component in the production of alternative fuels of various types.
Volvo, Nissan and Dongfeng in joint venture discussions
Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG), Nissan Motor and AB Volvo is now deepening discussions on a possible AB Volvo investment in the heavy and medium-duty commercial vehicle business currently included in the Chinese joint venture between DFG and Nissan Motor – Dongfeng Motor Co, Ltd (DFL).
Ford helps budding engineers learn new skills with LEGO
The Ford-backed FIRST LEGO League holds its final in Birmingham tomorrow for the secondary schools taking part following regional heats at Ford locations in Dunton, Southampton and Halewood.
Ford Galaxy and S-MAX scoop three fleet awards
Ford's Galaxy and S-MAX models have been confirmed as favourites in the business world following three wins at the 2007 BusinessCar awards.
Brave Sharon opts for new TX4
Edinburgh taxi driver Sharon Wilson may still be recovering from the horrific accident that nearly cost her life – but that didn’t stop her picking up her new cab.
Trafficlink information keeps UK moving
Trafficlink, the UK’s leading provider of real time traffic and travel news to the broadcast, business, government and online sectors, kept the country moving as major transport links collapsed in the storms on Thursday, 18 January.
Small cars deliver owners big savings
Small car owners lost the least amount of money in terms of depreciation in 2006, according to the latest research from Parker’s Car Guides.
The top 10 must-see bikes at the MCN London Motorcycle Show
Head down and flat out in top gear, the MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCeL is fast approaching. Between February 1-4 they’ll be plenty to do and see at the show, but make sure these ten bikes are firmly on your checklist.
Mazda outgrows all other brands over last five years
Following Mazda Motors’ record performance during 2006 – breaking the 50,000 sales barrier for the first time and claiming a 2.11 per cent share of the UK market – official registration figures now confirm that over the last five years Mazda has outgrown all other car brands in the UK. In the five years since 2001 when Mazda took over the business from the MCL Group, Mazda has grown its annual sales volume by more than 35,000 units and achieved a growth rate of almost 250 per cent.
New multi-seaters mix with historic single-seaters at Goodwood
In response to the exceptional demand for grandstand seating at Britain’s most popular motor sport event, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the organisers will add an all-new, additional viewing facility for 2007.
Safety campaigns are not just for Christmas says Taxiwise
A record number of local authorities and police forces ran Christmas campaigns warning people about the strong link between bogus cabbies and sex attacks.
Top honours for all girls school team
All girls school St Cecilia’s College Team MMVI from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, has taken top honours in the first ever Jaguar Sports Car Challenge in Schools final held at the Autosport Show on January 13 2007.
Nissan QASHQAI on delivery
Nissan’s new UK designed, engineered and built QASHQAI crossover is now available for test drive and ordering at the company’s dealers with deliveries due to start March 1. Business should be brisk if early interest from press and customers is anything to go by.