Car News
Fiat Panda 100hp debuts at MPH ’06
A new breed of Panda will be making its UK public debut at MPH ’06, which opens at the NEC, Birmingham on Thursday 26 October, and then in London’s Earls Court on Thursday 2 November.
Citroen named Greenest Car Manufacturer of the Year
Citroen’s long-term commitment to the development and production of fuel efficient, low emission vehicles has just received a glowing endorsement in the 2006 GreenFleet Awards, with the company being named “Car Manufacturer of The Year”, ahead of runners-up Toyota and Honda.
4000 Holes in Blackburn, Lancashire Beatles 1967
Urgent and decisive action is needed to stop chaos caused by uncoordinated and over-running road works dug by more than 200 utility companies, according to the RAC Foundation, as yet another consultation on streetworks is issued.
Dynafleet and Volvo Contract Hire help protect ‘O’ Licence
Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire-based haulier Bretts Transport have put 10 new FH tractor units into service on Volvo’s competitively priced, in-house Contract Hire scheme. Although Bretts has been in business for almost 70 years, this is the first time that the family owned and managed company has deemed it appropriate to use this form of off-balance sheet finance for vehicle acquisitions.
Volvo’s ‘workshop personnel world championship’ attracts 12,000 entrants
The world’s biggest competition for workshop personnel – has now commenced. The competition has attracted no less than 12,000 participants from over 1,000 workshops in 68 countries. VISTA will take place in several stages and will conclude with a World final in June 2007.
Licenced and Loaded: Ford joins forces with 007
The all-new 2007 Ford Mondeo makes its screen debut in EON Productions' new James Bond movie, CASINO ROYALE, which opens in cinemas around the world from November 17, 2006.
Skidding accidents to double as weather turns
Road accidents involving cars skidding will almost double from this month, as the Indian summer gives way to a somewhat soggier climate, says Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe.
Potholes account for damage in up to 1 in 5 cars
The condition of British roads may not be getting any worse, but they’re not getting any better either, says a new report.
Audi TT Roadster for summer 2007
Summer springs briefly to mind again this week as the second generation Audi TT Roadster breaks cover, concealing radical new advances in construction and suspension technology beneath a subtle but total rework of the classic TT lines. The successor to the still coveted original TT Roadster, launched in the UK in 2000, opens for order in late November with prices starting from £26,915 OTR, and will arrive with its first UK customers next spring.
Experian reminds car buyers that it is not just their identity at risk
As National Identity Fraud Awareness Week gets underway, Experian, the global information solutions company, reminds people that it is not just consumers whose identities can be stolen and used fraudulently.
Norwich Union launches single package to help tackle driver safety
Norwich Union has launched the first single, effective answer to fleet insurance - giving fleet managers the ability to manage their risk more effectively and comply with their duty of care obligations.
Motor accidents rise as nights draw in
While winding their clocks back next weekend (October 29), motorists are being warned to think ahead about the increased risk of road accidents and breakdowns caused by hazardous winter driving conditions.
Motorists warned to be extra vigilant during winter months
TRACKER, the Stolen Vehicle Recovery specialist, is urging motorists to be prepared for the dark winter months’ increased car crime levels.
GE-Honda jet engine launched on two new business jets
At the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention here this week, GE Honda Aero Engines has signed business agreements to power two new business jets: the Spectrum “Freedom” and the HondaJet.
Honda begins sales of its HondaJet advanced light jet
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. today began sales of HondaJet at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention with the announcement of the price, production specifications and a sales and service network for its advanced light jet. Scheduled to go into production in the U.S. in 2010, pricing is set at $3.65 million for HondaJet in its standard configuration.