Car News
iTrips add to driver distraction
As the latest in-car gadgets – iTrips – become legally available for the first time in shops across the UK tomorrow, Privilege Insurance is urging motorists to exercise caution when using them while driving.
With Cooper Tyres you can get everywhere!
Using Cooper tyres on your 4x4 will mean you’re well-equipped to get pretty much anywhere on land. But Cooper has to admit that making your car float is beyond even its capabilities, although visitors to the Lake District could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
Aston Martin N24 V8 Vantage to compete at Bahrain
Aston Martin’s factory prepared, production standard, N24 V8 Vantage, which took its place in the company’s history books this summer after finishing 24th overall at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, among a field of largely motorsport-homologated cars, is to take to the race track again at the 24-hour race of Bahrain, 15-16 December.
Maserati presents the Quattroporte automatic
With a view to broaden its range even further, Maserati is about to launch the new Quattroporte Automatic alongside the current Quattroporte fitted with the DuoSelect gearbox.
Samuel L. Jackson orders a new Maybach 57 S
The Hollywood star, Samuel L. Jackson, will soon be stepping out in style in his new Maybach 57 S.
World preview of the Maserati MC12 Versione Corse
Making its début at the Bologna Motor Show is the Maserati MC12 Versione Corse, a car designed to offer a highly select clientele the chance to try their hand at driving one of the most extreme supercars now available on the market.
Ford stays in front with accelerating sales
Ford's UK sales leadership is strengthening thanks to increased customer demand across its model range. From the Ford Ka to the new Galaxy people carrier, every Ford car is selling faster than 12 months ago.
Debut of Honda Accord Coupe concept at Detroit
A bold look for the next generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), in January.
Maserati MC12 Versione Corse
The MC12 Versione Corse has been thought to give an exclusive selected number of Maserati clients, the possibility to test their driving capability in the most exclusive gentlemen drivers’ environment.
The new Hyundai Coupe SIII
Hyundai has launched the latest version of its much-loved Coupe. The Hyundai Coupe SIII officially goes on sale on 1st January 2007.
Top residual values predicted for the new Volvo C30
Excellent residual values have been predicted for the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe by leading contract hire companies.
Peugeot 207 CC: opens a world of new experiences
It was in the 1930s that Peugeot started the innovative concept of the Coupé Cabriolet, with the 401, 601 and 402 “Eclipse”. This concept was to become one of Peugeot’s trademark features and today’s cars, the 206 and 307 CC have made the marque the No1 seller of Coupé Cabriolets, with today world wide sales of more than 500,000 vehicles, since 2001.
Toyota Auris announced as new model for UK manufacturing plant
Toyota has announced that the all-new Toyota Auris will be built in the UK at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
New look Jaguar S-Type for 2008
The 2008 Model Year Jaguar S-TYPE revealed today at the Bologna Motor Show now offers customers even better value for money, with specification enhancements and reduced prices on a number of models.
Kia – global Automotive Manufacturer of the Year
Kia Motors has been named 'Automotive Manufacturer of the Year 2007’ by The Institute of Transport Management (ITM) in its recent report into global manufacturing processes and companies operating within the industry.