Car News
Mazda MX-5 named Scotland’s ‘best drop-top’
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) has named the Mazda MX-5 sports car ‘Best Drop-Top’ in its Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2006, commenting that ‘the latest generation Mazda MX-5 offers unbeatable topless fun for the money’.
Nissan and Marc Ecko unveil the ultimate in urban style with customised vehicles and automotive-inspired clothing
Nissan and Marc Ecko have revealed what happens when two of the most design-forward companies in the automotive and fashion industries unite. At a VIP event held at New York’s Splashlight Studios, Nissan and Marc Ecko showcased the results of their recently announced partnership – the Nissan Pathfinder and the Nissan Armada customised by Marc Ecko, and the Nissan-inspired line of apparel and accessories from the ecko unltd. and Marc Ecko Cut & Sew collections.
Ouch! Depreciation pains
The unwelcome news that the cost of running a car has risen by an average of £539 in the past year, despite a dip in petrol prices, will concern many motorists - especially those on a budget.
British Steam Car Challenge
The British Steam Car Challenge – which will attempt to set British and World Land Speed Records in excess of 200mph – received a considerable boost recently when Slough Heat & Power in Berkshire provided some steam from a purpose-built gantry to assist the team in their initial trials. After various tests, the car's turbine layout was redesigned and is now successfully generating in excess of 300bhp – the output needed to achieve the records. Having proved, mathematically, that 200mph is possible, the team is now completing the high-tech boilers for the car, named Inspiration. The boilers will generate a formidable four megawatts of energy – almost enough to power a small town for a day.
Desert Challenge ahead for Volkswagen’s Vatanen & Sainz
The Volkswagen factory team will next week (5-10 Nov) undertake a vital dress rehearsal for January’s Dakar Rally by mounting an assault on the UAE Desert Challenge, final round of the FIA Cross Country Rally Championship.
Cornerstone laid at new Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobiles Plant in Wuhan, China
Jean-Martin Folz, Chief Executive Officer of PSA Peugeot Citroën, and Xu Ping, Chairman of Dongfeng Motor Group Company Ltd., today laid the cornerstone of the new plant of their joint venture, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobiles (DPCA), in Wuhan, China. The ceremony was attended by Jacques Chirac, President of France, and several Chinese and French government officials.
Twenty classic Cadillacs enter London to Brighton run
A fleet of 20 pre-1905 Cadillacs will be taking part in the 110th Anniversary London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) on Sunday November 5. A grand total of 492 cars are expected at the event, which departs London’s Hyde Park at sunrise (7.07 am) for the 60-mile run to Brighton.
British workers build great cars
What Car? in association with Warranty Direct have today revealed that British workers are still tops for long term reliability and affordability – half of the cars in the top-10 are British built.
Drivers warned to brace themselves for 3 pm 'danger zone'
Lloyds TSB Insurance is warning British motorists to brace themselves for a huge leap in car accidents this weekend as the clock change catches motorists off guard and takes its toll on the country's roads.
Isuzu at the Caravan and Outdoor Show
Isuzu will be tempting visitors at this year’s Caravan & Outdoor Show on 16 – 19 November 2006 with its biggest promotion ever.
C4 Picasso starts life with top honours
Even before it arrives on UK shores in early 2007, the Citroen C4 Picasso has been voted MPV of the Year by the authoritative 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine.
Golf GTI celebrates 30th anniversary with limited edition model
The fastest and most powerful production Golf GTI yet is set to kick off celebrations as 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the original hot hatch – the Mk1 Golf GTI. Despite three decades having passed since the defining GTI was conceived, the spirit of the original is still very much alive in the new Golf GTI Edition 30.
Renault introduces Clio Dynamique S 138
Renault has the perfect solution for drivers who enjoy the refinement and performance of a large car yet want it in a compact and insurance friendly package, with the introduction of its new two-litre 138hp engine with new six speed gearbox in the New Clio. Available exclusively in the stylish three-door Dynamique S trim at launch, this engine will also be available in five door and automatic versions in 2007.
SsangYong enhanced specification for the new Rexton II
SsangYong has introduced the Rexton II, a stylish and robust diesel 4x4 which takes the highly acclaimed concept a significant stage further whilst retaining the key elements of the groundbreaking “parent” model.
Camden takes care of drivers with Toyota Avensis
Camden Group, founded in 1983, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of PVC windows, doors and conservatories, has gone all out to cater for the needs of its long-distance business car drivers. It recently specified top-of-the-range Toyota Avensis T-Spirit five-door hatchbacks for its entire sales fleet.