Car News
Manheim debuts new Volkswagen EOS
Volkswagen’s new Eos coupé-cabriolet made a huge impact on the used market when it appeared at a recent Manheim Auctions Bristol closed sale.
Ascari at MPH’06
British supercar manufacturer Ascari is making an impact at MPH’06 with two KZ1s on display. The action kicks off for three days on October the 26th at Birmingham’s NEC and then heads south to Earls Court on November 2nd screeching to a halt on November 5th.
Hands free Micra
Nissan is offering Micra customers free Bluetooth mobile phone integration on Sport and special edition Activ models until December. And don’t forget, customers can drive away in a Micra Sport from just £9495 and pay nothing until March 2007.
Dr Bernd Pischetsrieder presents Phaeton to Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI has been presented with a specially equipped Phaeton by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder.
Volkswagen Crafter hits the road with P&H Snacksdirect
The UK’s largest direct to door provider of snacks, Palmer & Harvey’s Snacksdirect is one of the first businesses in the UK to have bought the new Volkswagen Crafter. Six Volkswagen medium wheelbase Crafter box built vans will be based in Haydock and operate throughout the north west, supplying commercial premises with a wide range of leading brand products.
Thousands of horsepower come under the hammer at Kempton Park Racecourse
Some notable results were achieved at H&H’s first ever auction at Kempton Park Racecourse yesterday (October 18). The sale totalled in excess of £0.5million.
Better SAFED than sorry
IAM Fleet has become a partner in SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) – a Government-sponsored training scheme available to company van drivers until March 2007.
UK company car drivers need to clean up their act
A BMW may top the list of dream vehicles amongst company car drivers, but whether it would be kept clean or not is another matter.
Are we nearly stressed yet?
The stress levels of Britain’s mums and dads have reached new, higher proportions thanks to their kids’ bad behaviour in the car, according to a report released today. Three quarters of parents do not enjoy travelling with their children and, as a consequence, lose concentration when driving, creating potentially dangerous situations on the road.
Win a Honda VFR 800 at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show
Visitors to the above show will have the opportunity of winning the latest model of the Honda VFR 800 which is being donated by Honda UK to BEN, the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, for its National Motorcycle Draw.
Porsche 911 GT3 an athlete for the road
The Porsche 911 GT3, which will also be available in an RS version as of autumn 2006, is the outstanding link between a road-going sports car and a race car for the track. Conceived, designed and built for supreme driving dynamics, the drivetrain, suspension and aerodynamics of the car provide a unique synthesis of everyday driving qualities and thoroughbred racing technology.
Porsche 911 Targa with all-wheel drive
For the very first time, the new Porsche 911 Targa models that go on sale in November will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive. As with their predecessor (Type 996), the most striking feature of both of these elegant sports cars is the large glass roof and opening rear window.
Porsche Boxster gets more power
In the new model year, which begins 1 August, the Boxster and Boxster S will be given more power and torque. Both these mid-engined sports cars will then offer even better road performance and low fuel consumption. Furthermore, the optional Tiptronic S transmission and the Sport Chrono Package have been given additional functions.
Pickford and Harvey take Carrera Cup wins at Silverstone
James Pickford and Tim Harvey were the winners as some tremendous racing wrapped up the 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup GB in front of a crowd of 33,000 fans at Silverstone on Sunday (15 October).
Vauxhall vans clean up in GreenFleet Awards
Yet another award has been added to Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles’ bulging trophy cabinet, after the Luton-based manufacturer cleaned up at the recent GreenFleet awards.