Car News
Nissan 350Z is top performer
The Nissan 350Z has added another award to its bulging trophy cabinet by picking up the gong for Japanese Performance Car of the Year for 2007, announced in the December issue.
New specification across Audi A3 range
The perennially popular Audi A3 range - which numbers 27 models priced from £14,995 to £26,975 - moves into 2007 with the benefit of specification enhancements at every level.
Audi range to be fully iPod enabled
A new Audi music interface will connect iPod players to A6, A8 and Q7 models via their Multi Media Interface (MMI) control systems from January 2007.
Audi A4 range enhancements continued into 2007
Availability of the equipment enhancements originally offered across the A4 Saloon and Avant range until December 31st 2006 has been extended until March 31st 2007.
For Audi black is the new white
New ‘black optic’ look for S line Special Edition models and SE and S line specification enhancements extended into 2007.
Xtrac launches its first ever lubricants
Xtrac, the leading supplier of gearboxes to motorsport teams the world over, will launch its first ever oil and grease lubricants at the inaugural Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne, where the company is exhibiting on stand 4023. Xtrac has also been nominated at the show for the ‘Testing Technology of the Year’ award for its new Quasi Transient Differential Test Rig.
‘World’s best sound system’ is a sales success
The in-car audio system voted the world’s best by a jury of motoring journalists is also proving a resounding sales success.
Link with NUS gives IMI students high street clout
As part of its recently launched “Proud to be professional” campaign, the Institute of the Motor Industry has teamed up with the National Union of Students (NUS) to offer candidates registered on IMI qualifications a range of lifestyle discounts.
First Euro 4 Volvo in R & D Harvey Fleet goes to longest-serving driver
R & D Harvey, the Bedfordshire haulier, has put the family-owned company’s first Euro 4 Volvo truck into service with their longest serving driver.
Cadillac factory celebrates 5th anniversary
Cadillac is celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the opening of its Lansing Grand River (Michigan) assembly plant. The state-of-the-art facility began operations in 2001, after a $707 million build programme, just as the brand’s product renaissance was gathering momentum. During the past five years, the factory has received numerous awards for its consistent quality and high productivity.
26 billion to be spent on second-hand cars by February
Around 5.16 million people plan to buy second-hand cars in the six-month period up to February 2007, and intend to spend £5,018 each, or collectively as much as £25.92 billion.
KYB supplies Isuzu with shocks for the mighty Rodeo
Suspension specialist, KYB is ensuring Isuzu Rodeo drivers experience a smooth journey, whether driving on or off road.
IAM Fleet helps oil the wheels of Dublin
With the ever-higher volume of traffic on Dublin’s streets, Dublin Bus drivers have sought to optimise their driving safety standards by training for the IAM’s Advanced Driving Test. Indeed, 1,723 of the 2,300 employed have now passed it. The programme began in June 2002 and has so far resulted in a massive 22% drop in incidents over the 2001 figures.
Honda wins FN50 reliability survey
Hot on the back of winning the What Car? Reliability Supertest 2006, Honda has taken top honours in the Fleet News FN50 reliability survey for the second year in a row.
Elle Macpherson makes guest appearance at MPH ’06
Elle Macpherson, the Australian supermodel, became the first person to get hold of an ignition key to Fiat Auto’s new Panda 100HP as it made its UK public debut at MPH ’06 in London’s Earls Court this week (Thursday 2 November).