Car News
Top Gear crowns Jaguar XK ‘Car of the Year 2006’
The Jaguar XK has been crowned ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘GT of the Year’ at the 2006 Top Gear Awards. This is the first time Jaguar has received this prestigious accolade from the UK’s biggest selling motoring publication. The awards were held in London on Thursday 7th December and were presented by BBC Top Gear TV’s Jeremy Clarkson.
Nissan inaugurates new global design studio
Nissan today inaugurated a new design studio complex that will serve as the central hub for the company’s global design activities. The new design studio covers an area of 42000m2 and is located at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Land Rover - the best 4x4’s on the planet!
It’s official! The Land Rover Discovery 3, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are the cream of the 4x4 crop. That’s according to Planet 4x4 magazine which crowned Land Rover king of off-roaders after it swept the boards at its inaugural awards this month.
Le Mans Legend 2007
Motor Racing Legends has announced the eligible years for Le Mans Legend 2007, the historic support race to the modern Le Mans 24 Hours. On the morning of Saturday 16th June 2007, a few hours before the start of the world’s greatest endurance race, a grid of 61 Le Mans cars from 1956 to 1968 will take to the famous La Sarthe circuit for a one-hour, two-driver support race.
Litigation, litigation, litigation…
Whether you're a multinational corporation or a nursery school, litigation lurks around every corner. Noise levels are too loud; your emissions are damaging the environment; you spoke out of place to someone; you failed to ensure that your driver was wearing a safety belt; you didn't tell people the floor was wet when it was raining; the weight you asked your staff to lift was too heavy; these are all familiar anecdotes about employers being sued for one thing or another.
Trafficmaster reveals term-time trauma on our roads
Increased congestion that includes millions of parents driving children to school in the mornings causes average journey times on some roads to triple in length, according to new analysis from intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster.
Volkswagen Racing Cup plans further success in ’07
The Volkswagen Racing Cup looks set for another season of success in 2007, say championship organisers.
Mazda launches free crash repair advice
Mazda is taking the worry out of travel with a new free service to help people who have been in a car crash. The new Mazda Accident Management service puts the company at the forefront of what vehicle manufacturers provide in the field of accident repair.
Double win for Volvo at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards
Volvo won two awards at the 2006 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, to bring the total won by Volvo since the Awards began to nine.
Let Vauxhall pay for your new car!
Christmas is coming, and you’re probably counting the pennies. But your car repayments could be one less thing to worry about in the New Year if you take advantage of Vauxhall’s latest offer.
Citroen drives BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Britain’s biggest sporting heroes including Jonny Wilkinson, Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and Linford Christie arrived at this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards (Sunday 10th December) in style, courtesy of Citroen’s own premier league performers.
New Skoda Fabia breaks cover
Meet the new Skoda Fabia – the finest Czech export since the writings of Franz Kafka and pilsner lager. Not only does it have a modern, youthful look that reflects Skoda’s unique design direction, but the new Fabia is also one of the most practical and spacious vehicles in its class.
Driving bans to increase in 2007 as motorists continue to use mobile phones
Motorists are more likely to lose their driving licence as a result of using mobile phones while driving in 2007 according to new research. New laws will come in to force in the New Year with drivers receiving an increased fine of £60 and three penalty points on their Driving Licence.
Mitsubishi Lancer sports sedan: from sketch to reality
Delivering on its promise, Mitsubishi Motors reveals today the sharp look of its all-new Lancer sports sedan.
Saab launches Anniversary Edition models
Saab will celebrate its 60th anniversary by launching special editions of its 9-5 and 9-3 model lines, featuring unique exterior and interior detailing, worth up to £3,000, all at no extra cost to the customer. The Anniversary Editions will go on sale from January 2007.