Car News
What Car? Car of The Year – Vauxhall’s Corsa scoops top award
The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was last night named Car of the Year at the 30th annual motoring ‘Oscars’, the What Car? Car of the Year Awards sponsored by the RAC.
Mercedes-Benz wins What Car? Awards in Luxury car and Safety categories
At the prestigious 2007 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, Mercedes-Benz received two prizes – for its pioneering safety work, and once again for the S-Class luxury Saloon.
Brazilian race withdrawn from 2006/07 calendar
The A1GP Brazil, due to run on 18 March 2007, has been withdrawn from the World Cup of Motorsport’s 2006/07 season calendar following a delay in securing a local terrestrial television partner to provide nation-wide coverage of the series.
Tesco encourages motorists prepare for impending wind and rain
As the wind, rain and freezing temperatures that have been battering Scotland moves south to hit England and Wales this weekend, Tesco Car Insurance is urging all drivers to take a few simple steps to prepare their cars for the resulting hazardous driving conditions.
McQueen – King of The Icons
Hollywood legend Steve McQueen has been voted the most iconic biker of all time, according to a MCN London Motorcycle Show survey in conjunction with Yahoo! Cars.
PSA Peugeot Citroën and MMC enter diesel engine supply agreement
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Mitsubishi Motors will be supplied with diesel engines by PSA Peugeot Citroën in a new collaborative agreement.
Ford UK engine output on track for 2,000,000
Ford's two UK engine plants are confirming large 2006 production increases and securing hundreds of new jobs, putting each on course for 1,000,000 engines a year by 2009.
Premiere for Volvo Trucks breathalyser on Stena Line ships
On 16th January, Stena Line and Volvo Trucks showed the first breathalyser to be installed on the Stena Scandinavica ferry that operates between Gothenburg (Sweden) and Kiel (Germany). The breathalyser allows drivers to quickly and easily test themselves to verify that they are fit to drive in Sweden.
Not all doom and gloom for SUVs
The debate about the suitability of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for everyday use has become increasingly heated over recent months, fuelled by negative publicity about emissions from cars perceived to be ‘gas-guzzlers’.
Proton Cars UK increases dealer network by over 50% in 2006
In 2006 Proton Cars UK welcomed 30 new dealers to the franchise from across the UK, significantly increasing its network. The company now has 90 dealers throughout the UK.
No shocks’ as KYB wins ADF Supplier of the Year Award
KYB UK, based in Warrington, has shone at the 2006 Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF) awards, where it was named ‘Supplier of the Year’.
Peugeot 207 Sports new 120 bhp state of the art petrol engine
Peugeot introduces two new petrol models into its successful 207 range, the 207 SPORT 1.6 16v 120 and the 207 SE 1.6 16v 120.
Peugeot Sport XS for 107
Peugeot’s popular 107 range entry-model is, from February, to be available in a new 3-door ‘Sport XS’ trim level for young-minded individuals who like a more racy and personalised vehicle. Available from just £8,345, the 107 Sport XS is a combination of distinctive appearance with great value, and is available in four colour combinations.
Pressure washers can damage tyre sidewalls in only 5 seconds says TyreSafe
Hand car wash teams have mushroomed dramatically in the UK in the past few years. Estimates suggest that there are between 5,000 to 10,000 two or three man teams up and down the country offering this service to motorists. However, TyreSafe – formerly the Tyre Industry Council, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation – has issued a warning of a potential safety risk involving the equipment used by these groups that could lead to potential tyre failure.
MINI One and MINI Cooper D
Brand new MINI range boosted by introduction of the frugal, but fun MINI One and first ever MINI Cooper D.