Car News
Donington Collection to recreate history at GPlive
The world famous Donington Grand Prix Collection, with over 130 exhibits, the largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars in the world, will play a key role in the GPlive event at Donington Park in May.
Jodie aims for F1 victory at GPlive Donington Park
At Donington Park in May, Jordan F1 driver Jodie Hemming will bid to become the first woman to win in an F1 car since Desiré Wilson took a one-off victory at Brands Hatch in 1980.
Red Devil Team Comtec unveil new drivers & main partner
Red Devil Team Comtec will unveil their new driver’s at this year’s Autosport Show, on the Autosport stand, live at the NEC, Birmingham on Thursday, 11th January 2007.
Horbury hopes to repeat Volvo formula with Ford’s US brands
A familiar face is spearheading Ford’s attempts to spruce up its American car brands. Peter Horbury, the British designer credited with turning round Volvo’s brand image a decade ago, is now in charge of designing all North American Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models.
Cars for America’s ageing baby-boomers
Crossovers are hot in America. Low-riding SUVs like the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge that combine attributes of off-roaders, MPVs and estates are gaining market share rapidly. Ford believes Crossovers will account for more than 3 million sales a year in America by the end of the decade as more an more manufacturers jump on the bandwagon.
America “on fast track” to overtake UK as Mini’s number one market
Britain could lose its crown as Mini’s number one sales market, if the company’s US sales staff have their way.
The new BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring
The new BMW 5 Series range features a host of innovative technologies that make the world’s best Executive car even better. Engine innovations such as High Precision Direct Injection and twin-turbocharging improve performance and economy alongside class-leading comfort technologies such as Lane Departure Warning System and Head-up Display.
BMW M5 Touring
Powered by the back-to-back International Engine of the Year-winning engine driving through BMW’s unique seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, the new M5 Touring offers up to 1,650 litres of boot space for owners needing to move sizeable loads…… quickly.
The national spring show for all caravan and motorhome owners
The 2007 UK Caravan & Motorhome Spring Fair opens its doors at the Newark showground in Nottinghamshire on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March.
Cadillac CTS premiere at 2007 Detroit Auto Show
The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS has made its debut at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Production of the luxury mid-size saloon is due to begin in late summer 2007 and worldwide sales will follow in the autumn.
Ford Transit success hits a high with XXL
Ford's Commercial Vehicle development team, based at the company's Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, is celebrating Ford Transit's status as International Van of the Year 2007 and record sales for the UK in 2006, by creating an unusual one-off limousine – the Transit XXL.
Ford customers hone their driving skills
Ford’s Commercial Vehicle team, with the support of DHL/Exel, ran a three-day Ford Ranger driving event for 160 customers at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.
Smaller price for ultra-compact speed camera locator
RoadPilot has cut the price of the microGo, the world’s smallest GPS-based speed camera locator, by £50 to the new price of £149.95 (incl. VAT). The microGo is officially the world’s smallest speed camera locator, using GPS satellite technology to alert the driver to the location of speed camera sites and accident blackspots.
Motorpoint increases online presence with new interactive website
Motorpoint, the multi-brand car supermarket with one of the biggest choice of cars and vans in the UK, has radically overhauled its website (motorpoint.co.uk), which receives more than 25,000 visitors every day, making it the UK’s most visited automotive dealer website, according to the online competitive intelligence provider, Hitwise.
New indoor speed World Record attempt with Avon Tyres
Avon Tyres could play a vital part in the setting of a new indoor speed world record as British Autograss ace Phil Cooper aims to smash his own existing benchmark at the Autosport International show this weekend (Jan 13/14).