Car News
Relief for Rover owners
When MG Rover ceased production many owners of MG Rover models faced an uncertain future for maintenance and servicing. This was particularly true of the Rover 75 and MG ZT models – of which over 100,000 had been sold in the UK alone. No wonder so many owners rang Haynes to see if there was an Owners Workshop Manual covering these cars. The company is, after all, the world-leading publisher of manuals for cars, vans and motorcycles.
The BMW Hydrogen 7
BMW has announced the start of production of the new BMW Hydrogen 7, the world’s first hydrogen-powered luxury saloon car. Destined to make its first public appearance on 28 November at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the Hydrogen 7 will be built in limited numbers and offered to selected users in 2007.
Xtrac wins first ever Professional MotorSport World Expo award
Xtrac, a specialist supplier of gearboxes and driveline components for high performance vehicles, has received the first ever ‘Testing Technology of the Year’ award presented for its breakthrough ‘Quasi Transient Differential Test Rig’ at the inaugural Professional MotorSport World Expo event held in Cologne last week.
Mitsubishi Motors to unveil new Lancer sports sedan
Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform.
Citroen’s new Dispatch range arrives soon!
Citroen has announced first details of its new, expanded Dispatch range, which is set to go on sale in the UK in early 2007. The new Dispatch, known as Jumpy in other markets, is designed to appeal to a broader customer base and replaces the current model that was launched in late 1996.
Ford S-MAX voted Car of the Year 2007
The all-new Ford S-MAX has been awarded the prestigious title of
New Expert from Peugeot
The new generation Expert, launched in the UK in February 2007, is the result of Peugeot using all its expertise to produce two new ranges of vehicles: one a commercial vehicle range, the “Peugeot Expert” compact van and the other within the car range, the Peugeot Expert Combi.
Even more smart with the new fortwo
smart fans get their first glimpse of the eagerly awaited new smart fortwo, with the release of photographs to coincide with the World Premiere.
Lex sale and leaseback guide helps fleets free up working capital
Lex has published a new guide to Sale and Leaseback to show how companies can free up the capital tied up in their vehicle fleets quickly and efficiently.
Rolls-Royce celebrates history at the Lord Mayor’s show
Eight classic Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts dating back to the early part of the 20th Century will lead a new Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show. It will be the first time that this spectacular line-up will have been seen anywhere in the world.
Jaguar and Land Rover drive workplace standards
The Jaguar and Land Rover business has scooped top honours by winning The Investors in People Outstanding Workplace of the Year Award at this year’s National Business Awards. The coveted Award was presented before more than 1,200 business leaders, Parliamentarians and other VIPs at a prestigious gala ceremony, hosted by the BBC’s Fiona Bruce at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Nissan rated among top 50 companies worldwide
Nissan has been rated among the top 50 companies in the world in corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, according to a leading survey from Global Reporters.
Dates announced for 2007 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival
The Earl of March – patron of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival – is delighted to announce today the confirmed dates in 2007 for these important annual events.
Volkswagen cold and climate test centre now in service
Volkswagen has inaugurated the new cold and climate test centre at its Wolfsburg plant. Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand, opened the 5,400 sq metre facility in the presence of 150 guests. ‘The new cold and climate test centre will significantly reduce development times for our new models because we will be able to conduct a much wider range of tests in our labs,’ said Bernhard. ‘Our engineers will be able to analyse and optimize development vehicles faster. This will save time and money and make for even higher quality.’
Kia reveals amazing promotion for its new family MPV
Today Kia Motors launches its one-of-a-kind promotion to reward expectant mums and dads. To support the launch of its new ‘family friendly’ car, parents who give birth to quintuplets will receive a new seven-seat Kia Carens absolutely free. The new compact multi-purpose vehicle seats seven people making it the perfect car of choice for a new brood.