Car News
Subaru announces Rally Hero Special Edition
Subaru has announced a new special edition Impreza WRX STI in memory of rally hero Richard Burns who died in November last year of cancer.
Winners announced in Suzuki’s National Dealership Awards
Suzuki GB has announced the winners in its annual Guild of Technicians and Aftersales Advisors Awards.
Mazda3 MPS – the ultimate super-hatch
The new Mazda3 MPS will be the fastest, best handling, best braking model in the hugely popular Mazda3 range when it goes on sale in the UK next February, priced from just £18,995 on-the-road. In fact, Mazda3 MPS reaches the same heights of handling prowess as the Mazda6 MPS, Mazda RX-8 PZ special edition and the iconic two-seater open-top roadster Mazda MX-5.
Mazda BT-50: added zoom-zoom for UK pickup buyers
The all-new Mazda BT-50 injects fresh Zoom-Zoom customer benefits into Mazda’s Pickup range, giving buyers more of many things – more style, more comfort, more power, more torque, more car-like comfort and even more practicality than the B-Series.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe: open for everything
In the UK, Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe customers have a choice of three powertrains
Electronic Parking Assistant system ready for series production
Finding and using a suitable roadside parking space will soon be quite simple, thanks to intelligent sensor systems. Hella's ‘electronic parking assistant’ allows the driver to park comfortably and safely in tight parking spaces along the roadside.
Cadillac’s global expansion reaches South Africa
General Motors is set to launch the Cadillac brand in South Africa early in 2007. Three models will initially be available – the BLS mid-size saloon, the SRX crossover SUV, and the STS full-size saloon. Each of the vehicles embodies Cadillac's distinctive bold design, innovative technology and outstanding performance.
Volvo Trucks increases significantly in Eastern Europe
The new trucks have contributed strongly to Volvo Trucks’ success during October. In total, deliveries to Europe increased by 14 per cent and amounted to 39,072 vehicles (34,253).
Michael Schumacher The Whole Story
You will have watched him race. You will have listened to his interviews. You've read many thousands of words about him. You’ll think of him as the greatest racing driver ever - or a flawed genius. You don’t, however, know Michael Schumacher.
Motorpoint ensures responsible lending through 3x3 finance programme
Following the recent report by the Trading Standards Institute, which claims high levels of interest and uncompetitive credit agreements are being charged by independent dealers and car supermarkets, Motorpoint, the multi-brand car supermarket with one of the biggest choice of cars and vans in the UK, is reassuring customers through its continued commitment to providing finance which does not go beyond their means, and therefore avoiding the fear of being plagued with unrealistic monthly repayments and a mounting level of debt.
UK’s first FH16-580 Euro 4 goes to Chris Waite Transport
The UK’s first new generation Volvo FH16-580 tractor unit has entered service with East Riding of Yorkshire-based Chris Waite Transport to help celebrate their 25th anniversary year.
Maserati round off FIA GT Championship in style
The Dubai circuit in the United Arab Emirates hosted the tenth and last round of the 2006 FIA GT championship. The series saw the Maserati MC12 fielded by the Vitaphone Racing Team scoop the Team and Drivers' titles before the end of the season courtesy of Michael Bartels and Andrea Bertolini. The race in Dubai for the Trident cars ended with Jamie Davies-Thomas Biagi-Vincent Vosse taking third and the Michael Bartels-Andrea Bertolini-Eric van de Poele crew in eleventh. In first came Deletraz Piccini (Aston Martin DBR9) followed by the Corvette C6R driven by Longin-Kumpen-Hezemans (Corvette C6R).
How to avoid being stranded with a flat battery this winter
A flat battery is THE most common reason for a vehicle failing to start. Once the first real frost strikes this winter thousands of motorists are likely to left stranded. Motorists will be stuck, late for work and waiting for assistance. Lots of motorists will buy a new car battery they simply DO NOT require.
Primastar on the books at Oxford
Oxford students will now be getting their books delivered by Nissan thanks to the company’s donation of a Primastar dCi SE High Roof to the network of University libraries, one of which is housed at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies.
Rally fans set to flock to new Subaru dealer opening
Rally fans look set to flock to a new Subaru dealer opening on Sunday November 26, timed for the start of the Wales Rally GB.