Car News
UK car insurer launches text quotation service
swiftcover.com has become the UK’s first motor insurer to introduce an innovative text facility to their service.
Micra C+C+Conran – window dressing Japanese style
Renowned for its stylish furniture and designer lighting, the Conran Shop is going to have a slightly different look this month. The Nissan Micra C+C+Conran will take centre stage in the window display at the Fulham Road store to coincide with the launch of the WA – meaning Japanese Style – collection.
Volvo C30 SportsCoupe to make world debut at Paris Motor Show
The new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe will make its world debut¹ at the Paris motor show² where Volvo will have a striking display of its all-new model which can be seen by the public from 30 September to 15 October 2006.
Ford Fiesta hosts photo shoot in LIVINGtv’s Britain’s next top model
Britain’s favorite small car, the Ford Fiesta, features on TV tonight in episode eight of Britain’s Next Top Model providing a photo shoot for the remaining five model finalists.
Smart turns up the heat with new fortwo BRABUS edition red
The colour red is synonymous with passion and power and the new smart fortwo BRABUS edition red is certain to get customers hot under the collar.
Top politician joins the “greens” with Toyota Prius
One of Wales’s senior statesmen has become the latest political figure to opt for the environmental benefits offered by the Toyota Prius. Dafydd Wigley, a leading figure in Plaid Cymru who has served both as a Member of Parliament at Westminster and a Welsh Assembly Member, took delivery of his privately purchased new car at Toyota’s Deeside engine plant in North Wales.
Huge crowds flock to World Series by Renault spectacular
A crowd of over 90,000 made the 2006 World Series by Renault meeting at Donington Park one of the biggest motorsport events in the UK this year. The two-day event, part of a nine-leg European tour showcasing Renault’s prestigious single-seater and saloon car Championships, drew 34,512 people on Saturday, 9th September and a further 56,734 on Sunday, 10th September for a total of 91,246. The crowd equalled Donington Park’s previous record set at the British MotoGP in 2004.
Dorset funeral directors finalise Binz fleet renewal
The Dorset-based family of funeral directors FC Douch, including James Smith (Funeral Directors Swanage) Ltd: Lesley Shand Funeral Service, Poole, Albert Marsh, Wareham, AE Jolliffe and Son, Ferndown, and now Ives & Shand Funeral Service of Parkstone, Poole has now finalised its fleet renewal programme with the delivery of eight cars from Binz (UK) Ltd.
Ease off the anchors
Gentle, planned braking is something that all drivers should aspire to.
West Midlands ring and ride announces first driver of the year
West Midlands Special Needs Transport’s (WMSNT) competition to find its Ring and Ride Driver of the Year recently reached its conclusion. The competition was organised in conjunction with WMSNT’s fleet supplier, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, which is providing the top prize of a two-night stay in Hanover for the winner and runner-up.
Autumn Italian Car Day 2006
The Autumn Italian Car Day on Sunday 24th September has all the ingredients for a spectacular sporty event at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. This event offers drivers of Italian cars the chance to get out and about before the leaves start turning and winter closes in.
Mazda reliability secures three car finish at 24-hour race
This weekend's Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race at Silverstone saw all three Mazda RX-8s that finished last year's 24 hour race complete the round the clock marathon of flat out racing for the second consecutive year.
Brits view black-box as a step too far
Britain’s motorists would swerve to avoid big-brother-boxes fitted to their cars, even if it drove the cost of insurance down dramatically.
Vectra and Monaro – now with even more VXR!
Vectra and Monaro VXR models are already some of the most powerful cars on the road, but that hasn’t stopped Vauxhall giving them even more grunt.
Janspeed launches Mk5 Golf TDi ‘Sprint’ enhancement package
Salisbury based performance engineering company Janspeed is delighted to announce a new enhancement package for the 140PS Golf Mk5 TDi. Designed to increase engine performance and sharpen the Mk5’s already acclaimed dynamics, Janspeed’s Sprint package broadens the driving appeal of the Golf, enabling it to become a true diesel hot hatchback, one that’s equally at home on road and track.