Car News
Royal & SunAlliance is carbon neutral in the UK
Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA), and its direct operation MORE TH>N, announced that from today it is the first insurer in the UK to be carbon neutral. The move is part of R&SA’s long-term strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Today’s announcement comes following research that shows over 75 per cent of consumers think insurers should take climate change into account in their business.
GM wins first place in LA Design Challenge
GM Advanced Design has won the Los Angeles Auto Show’s Design Challenge for the second year in a row. This year’s winning entry is a two-dimensional rendering of a 2015 concept that addresses environmental sustainability. Called the HUMMER O2, this design proves that daily use of a vehicle could result in a net gain for the environment.
JCB Dieselmax and Andy Green to star on MIA stand
British motorsport fans will get their first chance to view the record breaking JCB Dieselmax at Autosport International, January 11-14, 2007, where it will be the centrepiece of the MIA stand.
Bentleys arrive at flagship showroom
The British motoring legend, Bentley, has substantially increased its presence in the West Midlands following the completion of a state-of-the-art showroom at Fort Dunlop.
The all-new Land Rover Freelander 2 is here
The all-new Freelander 2 goes on-sale in the UK next week, and is now available with a range of accessories for customers wanting to personalise their vehicle.
The ideal Partner from Peugeot
Continuing its leading position of offering low emission vehicles, Peugeot has revised the engine line up in the Partner van range.
Mobile phone madness could lead to car “no talking” rule
A leading UK insurance intermediary has hit out at claims that using a mobile phone while driving is as dangerous as getting behind the wheel after drinking.
Volvo orchestrates ‘super-conductor’ investment
Volvo Technology Transfer is investing SEK 2m (£150,000) in a company that has developed an energy-efficient conductor made of silicon carbide, a semi-conductor material that is one of the hottest substances today in the world of research into hybrid vehicles.
London Hire shifts up a gear with the new Volkswagen Crafter
At this year’s Community Transport Show in Manchester, commercial vehicle self-drive hire operator, London Hire, officially took delivery of one of the UK’s first Volkswagen Crafter coach built minibuses. London Hire’s Account Development Manager, Peter Moxom, received the keys for the new minibus from Stephen Small, Group Fleet Sales Manager for the SMG Volkswagen Van Centre in Croydon.
New Bluetooth-friendly Fords help curb illegal phone use
UK car and commercial vehicle bestseller, Ford, is leading road safety efforts to eliminate mobile phone misuse by offering Bluetooth hands-free technology on almost all of its latest cars and commercial vehicles.
Mazda Nagare Concept
Mazda’s design division has invented a new vehicle design language. Called Nagare, the concept sets out to capture ‘the emotion of motion’ and Mazda has produced a concept car of the same name to demonstrate its futuristic ideas at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, which opened yesterday.
A Rolls-Royce welcome for Goodwood Barn Owls
A custom-made owl box was unveiled today in the 42 acre grounds of the Rolls-Royce plant at Goodwood. It has been installed as part of the company’s commitment to encourage biodiversity within its grounds. The box, designed and crafted by staff at West Dean College, Chichester features an owl mascot.
Motor industry responds to The Eddington Transport Study
More than two-thirds of companies in auto manufacturing say that Britain's transport infrastructure makes it hard to stay competitive. That was one of the key findings in SMMT's fourth annual issues survey published this week, which also revealed that 84 per cent think the situation is unlikely to improve in the next five years.
Speed cameras: reality check for drivers
There has been a lot written about speed cameras and the debate continues to rage. For an individual driver, though, the reality is that, like them or loath them, you are going to have to deal with them.
Shakira and Seat – in partnership for charity
Shakira, one of the most globally successful pop stars of today, and winner of several worldwide awards – Grammy, Latin Grammy, MTV, European MTV, Latin MTV Billboard, American Music Awards, and Echos – has chosen SEAT, the Spanish automotive brand, as the main sponsor of her 2007 Shakira Oral Fixation European Tour. The three-month long tour will start on 25th January in Hamburg, Germany, travelling through more than 10 European countries.