Car News
Monster booze cruise at MCN London Motorcycle Show
When it comes to heavy drinkers, the love of 44-year old engineer Nick Argyle’s life should be checked into rehab. But then, he created the monster … quite literally.
One – two finish for new Citroen C4 WRC on its debut in Monte Carlo
Citroen’s triple world rally champion Sébastien Loeb led home team-mate Dani Sordo for a storming Citroen one-two finish in the first round of the 2007 World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo. The victory signalled Citroen Sport’s return to the Championship and the debut of Citroen's C4 WRC.
Seventy Maserati Quattroporte Automatic on their way to Europe
The first 70 Quattroporte Automatic have left Modena for the European markets.
Skoda Octavia Scout heads for the hills
Skoda is delighted to announce a new addition to the highly-acclaimed Octavia estate range – the four-wheel drive Scout.
New insurance provider heralds new beginning for VIS
From the 1st January 2007 individually branded motor insurance products, including complimentary seven day drive away cover, for five of the Volkswagen Group brands will be underwritten and administered by Zurich Insurance Company.
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart claim 7th successive Dakar Rally victory
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart rewrote the history books by claiming a seventh successive victory in the punishing 2007 Dakar Rally after the final 16km special stage, near Dakar, in Sénégal on Sunday.
New apprentices join the Rolls-Royce success story
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced the start of recruitment for the company’s second intake of apprentices. The successful applicants will join the apprenticeship programme in August 2007 working alongside skilled craftspeople in the paint, wood, leather, assembly or maintenance areas. The first 12 apprentices joined the company in September 2006.
Nissan’s new Carwings service promotes eco-driving
Nissan has announced it will introduce a new CARWINGS service to promote eco-driving or more fuel-economical driving habits amongst Japanese motorists.
More people opting for gas-guzzling used cars
Pressure on the Government to increase the duty on the most polluting vehicles will hit those driving gas-guzzlers the hardest.
The AA selects RoadPilot for online speed camera alerts
The AA’s online road travel Route Planner, one of the busiest motoring websites in the UK with around 360,000 routes provided each day, now highlights the locations of roadside speed cameras. Thanks to an agreement between the AA and RoadPilot, the step-by-step directions that can be downloaded free-of-charge from theaa.com now feature speed camera locations clearly marked on the relevant stages of the user’s proposed route.
Jaguar XF voted ‘Most Exciting Car of 2007’
The new Jaguar XF has picked up a major reader award as ‘The Most Exciting Car to be Launched in 2007’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards, held in London last night.
Competition cars under starters’ orders for H&H March sale
Following another milestone year in which they set numerous world records for cars and motorcycles, H&H Classic Auctions are starting 2007 in style with a sale at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 1. Set within the magnificent surroundings of the Centaur Complex, it will be headlined by a 1929 Grand Prix Alfa Romeo.
Hyundai Santa Fe named What Car? Best Buy Large 4x4 under £30,000
Hyundai is celebrating receiving a major accolade for its highly praised Santa Fe SUV. The 2.2 CRTD GSi 7-seat was named ‘Best Buy Large 4x4 under £30,000’ at the prestigious What Car? 2007 awards.
The Toyota Auris
Auris is a new name for an all-new Toyota, a family hatchback designed, developed and engineered for the European market. The best selling models will be built in Europe too, with the most popular models coming from Toyota’s Burnaston factory near Derby. Distinctively styled, and delivering first class safety and driving performance, Auris is set to transform Toyota’s profile in one of the most significant and competitive market sectors.
H&H look to build on motorcycle sale success
H&H Classic Auctions have a strong entry for their first motorcycle and bicycle sale of 2007, which takes place at the magnificent Centaur Complex, Cheltenham Racecourse on March 1. They will be looking to build on the success of last year, when they set three new world motorcycle sale records.