Car News
VX Racing targets Highland fling at Knockhill
Vauxhall’s drivers are predicting spectacular action from Knockhill as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship moves north for the latest round of Britain’s largest domestic racing series.
Mazda launches special edition cars to families
Families in the UK will benefit from even greater affordable family motoring this autumn on three new special edition models from Mazda. The manufacturer that brought you Zoom Zoom is offering customers special editions of the Mazda3 (Katano), Mazda5 (Furano) and Mazda6 (Katano) with extra specification as standard, from styling enhancements and added accessories to touch?screen satellite navigation and cash savings.
Infiniti brand launched in Russia at the Moscow International Motor Show
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. The initial line-up of Infiniti vehicles, which go on sale this fall, includes the sporty crossover FX and the M luxury performance sedan, both offered in 3.5l V6 and 4.5l V8 versions and available at dealerships in Moscow and St Petersburg. Infiniti also disclosed its future Russian product line-up including the G35 sport sedan and QX56 full-size SUV and provided a hint at the future with the Infiniti Coupe Concept. During its press conference, Infiniti also announced its new European headquarters would be established in Switzerland.
Car insurers steer a course for more women’s business
Women are getting more for their money on motor insurance this year, with premiums down by 8.2 per cent compared to a fall of just 1.7 per cent for men over the last 12 months.
Internet only car insurance offers straightforward ‘simple cover’
Internet bargain hunters are set to benefit with the launch of Simple Cover, the new straightforward motor insurance cover only available online.
RM Auctions and Sotheby’s launch historic Ferrari event in Maranello
North American based RM Auctions, Inc., international auction house Sotheby’s, and Ferrari S.p.A. recently concluded negotiations to conduct an exclusive auction of significant Ferrari sports and racing cars spanning the company’s 60 years of legendary history.
Honda at the Paris Motor Show
Honda will reveal production versions of the new CR-V compact SUV and the high performance Civic Type R, on its biggest ever stand at the Paris Motor Show in September.
Motorists – how to avoid an MOT rip off
Motorists are more likely to fail their vehicle MOT test by using a garage that also carries out repairs. Women are especially at risk according to recent research.
Sixteen year-old Charade completes Mongol Rally
A 16-year old Daihatsu Charade bought for £150 on e-Bay has just completed one of the toughest drives in the world, the 6,635 mile-long Mongol Rally.
‘Pirate’ treasure hunt to find buried Volvo XC90 ends in the Bahamas
Volvo Car’s successful, multi-media ‘pirate’ treasure hunt¹ to find the one-of-a-kind Volvo XC90 V8 that was buried as part of Volvo’s partnership² with Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, has reached a dramatic conclusion on an exotic island in the Bahamas.
Mitsubishi announces production, sales and exports for July 2006
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results, for July 2006.
The glovebox relined
The new Micra Activ will raise an eyebrow not just for the £965 worth of extra kit it has over the Micra Initia yet undercuts by £500 … but also for its funky red lined glovebox which at 13 litres could take an entire sock draw.
Sat-Nav the new "must-have" item for car thieves
Drivers who have satellite navigation systems stolen from their vehicles are being left out of pocket because their insurance cover won’t stretch to such high ticket items.
Enter the digital age with Seat from just £149 per month!
Supermini buyers are now able to enter the digital age of radio in true style for as little as £149 per month on PCP, with the exciting new SEAT Ibiza 1.4 DAB Special Edition. Typical of the SEAT brand’s youthful attitude, this purposeful-looking hatch has all the in-car entertainment (ICE) features considered a ‘must’ by today’s generation of dynamic customers. That means not only DAB, which offers a host of benefits over standard analogue radio, but also an iPod connection and a CD player with MP3 compatibility.
Motorsport charity golf tournament hits the spot
‘The MIA Masters of Golf’ officially teed off National Motorsport Week on Thursday 10 August. A Pro-Am event, it provided an opportunity for members of the motorsport industry to play golf with stars of the sport they help to underpin.