Car News
Aston Martin moves into Russia
The expansion of Aston Martin’s global dealership network is all set to move into Russia for the first time in the company’s 94-year history. The Aston Martin franchise has been awarded to Andrey Lomakin and Andrey Boyko who also jointly own A.G. Marine, one of the leading specialists of luxury yachts in Moscow. The new dealership will be located on the prestigious Vozdvizhenka Street and will operate under the name of Aston Martin Moscow.
Top Gear votes for Ford S-MAX
The Ford S-MAX has been voted Best Big Car by the leading motoring magazine, Top Gear. This is the S-MAX's latest major award, coming soon after it was voted Car of the Year 2007 and best MPV at Scottish Car of the Year.
New power level added to Volvo FH16
Last February, Volvo Trucks launched the FH16 - the market’s most powerful truck for commercial transport - with a new 16-litre engine and power levels of 660 hp and 580 hp and torque of 3100 Nm and 2800 Nm respectively. Now the range has been further extended with an engine variant of 540 hp and torque of 2600 Nm.
The £1bn time bill for car accidents
Car accidents cost the UK economy at least £1bn every year in lost working hours, it was claimed today.
Bikers dream of film beauty Angelina Jolie
Hollywood beauty, Angelina Jolie, has been voted the bikers all-time dream pillion passenger, a survey revealed.
Viagra for the soul
Membership of Parc Ferme Experience now not only provides ready access to 12 mouth-watering motorcars (including a newly acquired Ferrari Testarossa), but 11 classic motorcycles too. One satisfied customer describes his membership as ‘Viagra for the soul’ – and, as a doctor, he should know!
H&H enjoys another milestone year
H&H’s year-on-year success continued unabated in 2006, during which the 14-year old company again achieved numerous world sale records for collectors’ cars and automobilia, while simultaneously establishing itself as a rising star within the field of motorcycles, bicycles and related ephemera.
Nissan Pathfinder – simply the best
The Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi Aventura has been voted the ‘Best Medium Off-Roader 2006’ in Planet 4x4 magazine's first ever awards.
Renault invests further €100 million in Dacia’s Romanian factory
The four-door Logan saloon, Europe’s first €5,000 car, has been a runaway global success since its launch in 2004, so to keep up with demand for both this and the recently launched estate version in European and emerging markets, the factory is to be significantly expanded with a €100 million investment.
Revised Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet range and Dynamique S special edition
The nights have drawn in and there is a distinct chill in the air, but at least Renault can add a hint of summer to winter motoring this year with the launch of its revised 2007 Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet range. In fact, with no price increases, even more generous equipment levels on every model and a new Dynamique S special edition, Renault’s best-selling drop-top bursts into 2007 looking and feeling fresher than ever.
One million Yaris built by Toyota in Europe
On 11 December 2006 at 6:00 pm, the millionth Yaris rolled off the assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF).
Citroen C4 Picasso equipped with parking space measurement from Bosch
The Citroen C4 Picasso is the world's first car to feature integrated parking space measurement. This Bosch driver assistance system tells the vehicle's driver whether the prospective parking space is long enough for the car. This gives a greater feeling of safety – especially on congested city streets.
Used car values for Chrysler 300C CRD now higher than list price
When the Chrysler 300C was launched in the UK at the end of 2005 it met with rave reviews from journalists and customers alike.
Double success for Citroen at Top Gear Car of the Year Awards
Citroen has struck gold twice at the prestigious BBC Top Gear Awards 2006 winning both the sought-after Family Car of the Year award, for the brand new C4 Picasso MPV as well as the Executive Car of the Year award, for the stylish C6. Citroen was the only manufacturer to receive more than one of the sought after gongs.
Nissan GT-R
Yesterday, Carlos Ghosn opened Nissan’s new global design studio situated at the Nissan Technical Centre, Atsugi, Japan. During his speech, Mr Ghosn made the following announcement: “The all-new GT-R will be built at our Tochigi assembly plant … and its unique, highly specialised, high-performance engine will be built at our Yokohama engine plant.” What that engine will be Mr Ghosn wasn’t saying. Oh.