Car News
Avon announces Connaught partnership
Avon Tyres has been confirmed as the official tyre supplier for the Connaught Motor Company– with the famous British marque returning to production after a 45-year absence.
Motorists keep their cars for longer
The downward trend in new car sales is set to continue in September, warns aftermarket warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.
Sébastien Loeb – the world’s most successful rally driver
Sébastien Loeb has just become the world’s most successful rally driver. A historic 27th career victory in the Rally of Japan edged the double World Rally Champion past former Citroën driver Carlos Sainz and into the record books once again.
Suzuki Swift Sport – the new high performance flagship
The eye-catching good looks and European-inspired driving dynamics of Suzuki’s Swift form the perfect basis for a higher performance derivative. That potential has now been realised with the launch of the new flagship model, the Swift Sport 3-door hatchback, which offers an exciting driving experience in a highly practical and stylish package.
Demand for new cars falls as Brits turn to second hand market
As 56 plate cars hit forecourts across the UK this week, new figures from AA Personal Loans reveal that public demand for new cars is falling as savvy Brits opt for second hand deals on wheels.
Life support for your classic
Every classic car owner is familiar with that slow turning starter, or worse, the click of a solenoid that indicates a flat battery. Despite the best of care the one thing that lets any stored vehicle down is the flat battery.
Citroen’s super September offers and Berlingo Enterprise upgrade!
Citroen’s innovative Super September offers package is designed to maintain the company’s strong 2006 sales performance in a very competitive UK light commercial vehicle market. The exciting Super September package includes an innovative Part-Exchange cashback scheme, worth up to £1,000, for customers purchasing Relay 1100, 1500 and 1800 models.
Prius goes gumball
Two Sussex students are hoping to set a record for economy in the inaugural Student Gumball rally which has set out from Dover for Croatia on 3 September.
APEX Motorsport to develop Jaguar XKR for FIA GT3
Richard Lloyd’s Apex Motorsport announces today that it will develop Jaguar’s new XKR Coupe for use in the FIA GT3 Euro Series from 2007.
Ferrari Challenge Dealer Team GB Nurburgring, Germany
In very changeable conditions this weekend at the Nurburgring, Boris Maleti?, the Ferrari Challenge Dealer Team GB’s leading Coppa Shell driver, demonstrated the significant progress he has made in his first year of international motor racing, with his best qualifying positions and two consistent best place finishes of the season. Qualifying 13th for Race 1, Boris made steady progress during the first half of the race and managed to work his way up to an excellent 8th place before the compulsory 1 minute pit-stop.
100th Victory!
Delight swept the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship paddock this afternoon as Vauxhall – one of the series' most successful manufacturers - took its 100th win in the prestigious championship.
Italian masterclass in the Scottish rain
On his first visit to Knockhill’s complicated circuit, Vauxhall's Italian superstar, Fabrizio Giovanardi, managed to record the third fastest time in today’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship qualifying.
Audi wins international motorsport championship with diesel engined sportscar
Audi has become the first car manufacturer to win an internationally recognised motor racing championship with a car powered by a diesel engine.
Life begins at 40 for the Toyota Corolla
Cars come and go but the Toyota Corolla – much like Dr Who – has regularly regenerated to meet the demands of time and outlasted most rivals. This year the world’s biggest selling car is celebrating its 40th birthday – and it is not finished yet.
Pricey car dealers could drive a large hole through your finances
Drivers who sign-up to a finance package with a car dealer could find themselves out of pocket by almost £1,400 Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans warned today.