Car News
Volvo XC60 concept to make world debut at Detroit show
The Volvo XC60 Concept, which makes its world debut at the Detroit motor show next month, gives a preview of a future new model, the Volvo XC60.
Fiat Camper Assistance wins top award
Fiat Camper Assistance has just won a major award from Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (MMM) magazine.
Roadsafe to champion major new government backed at-work driving safety initiative
A team of high-profile company bosses that have a proven record of promoting occupational road risk management in their businesses are to be recruited as ‘road safety at work champions’ under a major new 2007 initiative led by RoadSafe.
Autocar and Autosport set new world records
Autocar in association with Autosport International set a new indoor speed world record at the NEC, Birmingham on Tuesday 12 December by setting a time of 82 mph over a 210 metres run through Hall 5. Cars totalling £750,000 were put through their paces in a unique time trial session, each car having 3 timed runs.
Skoda maintains commitment to motorsport & rallying
Skoda has a rich heritage in motorsport - rallying in particular. This legacy is going to continue with the development of a new competition car based on the next generation Fabia, due to be launched next year.
Diesel power increases with new superb 1.9 TDI PD
Skoda is pleased to announce the introduction of a new engine to its luxurious 2007 Superb model range. The 1.9 TDI PD 115bhp engine will replace current 105bhp 1.9 diesel units. There will be no increase in price despite the extra power now on offer.
MINI Convertible takes a walk on the style side
MINI will be unveiling a new addition to its Convertible range at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), when it presents the Sidewalk model for the first time on 6 January in Detroit.
Trafficmaster warns of Christmas chaos on the UK’s roads
Santa Claus won't be the only one needing to plan his journey well this Christmas, according to intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster. Analysts at the company predict over 18 million vehicles will be on Britain’s roads over the Christmas weekend, causing severe delays that could stifle Christmas cheer.
Get a Volvo FM delivered to your door for under £1
Thanks to the Postal authorities of Hong Kong, visitors and residents can now post letters or postcards with the Volvo FM on, now they have recently released a series of postage stamps with the motifs of different vehicles used in official service.
Perfect parking Toyota Prius
Prius owners have been so keen to take advantage of Toyota’s Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) system, it has been made a standard feature on the top-of-the-range T Spirit model.
Toyota Verso TR drives on to 2007
Toyota is extending availability of its special Verso TR model through to spring next year, reflecting the popularity enjoyed by this high value, high specification version of the seven-seat compact MPV.
XT-R boosts Toyota RAV4 style
The RAV4, Europe’s best-selling SUV, gains extra owner-appeal from 1 January with the introduction of the XT-R.
Think Zinc for new Toyota Yaris
Image-conscious motorists can look the business and save money in the New Year with the introduction of the new Yaris Zinc.
Honda’s ASIMO robot stars in ‘warm technology’ campaign
Honda’s new ‘warm technology’ advertising campaign breaks nationwide on Friday, 15 December. It highlights the company’s approach to advanced technology and supports the launch of the new CR-V, on sale in January.
Mitsubishi Outlander enters the arena
When Mitsubishi’s all-new Outlander arrives in showrooms on 1st March it will enter the UK’s fiercely competitive mid-sized SUV sector armed with fresh new styling, all-new chassis architecture, Euro IV-compliant turbo diesel power, electronically controlled all-wheel drive, seven-seat versatility, generous levels of standard safety and luxury specification and a low £19,449 start-off price.