Car News
Motorists improve fuel economy by up to 20% in 30 minutes
Motorists who don’t change their engine oil, use the wrong grade or put clean oil in to a dirty engine are killing their fuel economy. Dirty fuel injectors add to the problem. Motorists driving 15,000 miles a year could save around £500 by ensuring correct products and procedures are used, according to mail order supplier, Car Parts Direct.
Seat releases first details of new Altea XL
SEAT has released the first details of the Altea XL, a new model that is destined to appeal to families demanding high levels of space and style. Forming part of the Altea family, the new model will be launched in Spain later this year, before arriving in the UK early in 2007.
Comprehensive improvements to iconic Defender for 2007
Greater ability both on-road and off-road plus increased comfort, performance and refinement are among the major improvements introduced for the Land Rover Defender for 2007. A new 2.4-litre diesel engine offers increased torque and improved driveability while the new six-speed gearbox provides a lower first gear ratio, for better off-road control, and a high sixth gear for improved cruising refinement. Inside the vehicle, a new facia improves ergonomics, whilst new seating improves comfort for all occupants, from the four-seat Defender 90 to the five-seat 110 and 130 models. A seven-seat Defender 110 is also available.
New V8 diesel extends Range Rover Sport line-up
The introduction of a powerful and brand new TDV8 as a fourth engine option, completes the launch phase of the Range Rover Sport. Since its debut in 2005, Land Rover’s most performance-oriented vehicle yet – dubbed a ‘sports tourer’ by the company – has been consistently in high demand, leading to waiting lists in many markets.
The cost of cars
Brits paid out £36.4 billion on purchasing new and used cars, according to research from Halifax Unsecured Personal Loans.
Eating and drinking at the wheel doubles crash risk
Eating or drinking at the wheel dramatically increases the risk of a car crash, according to a startling new study by safe driver champions, Privilege Insurance.
Shell-backed Ferrari expedition kicks off 20,000 mile challenge
A daring 20,000-mile journey in twin Ferrari Fioranos fuelled by Shell V-Power kicks off here on Thursday, 24 August, on its way across the Andes and the South American Continent toward the United States. Destination for the Shell-backed Ferrari Panamerican 20,000 is New York City in November.
The Ferrari Panamerican 20,000 gets underway on Thursday
The new challenge facing Ferrari, the Panamerican 20,000, will start on Thursday 24 August. The expedition will begin from the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte in the country of Minas Gerais.
Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd celebrates its 20th anniversary
Over 20 years ago a decision was made by Honda Motor Co. Ltd in Japan to start investing in the UK with a Pre-Delivery Inspection Facility for Honda cars being sold in Europe, including those being manufactured under licence in the UK.
Rally Legend Hannu Mikkola back on the race track - after a 38-year gap
Finnish rally legend Hannu Mikkola is set to return to circuit racing at this year’s Goodwood Revival, after an absence of almost 40 years.
Goodwood honours F1 Champion Phil Hill at the revival
This year’s Goodwood Revival, the world’s most authentic historic motor sport meeting, will celebrate the outstanding career and achievements of North American racing legend Phil Hill.
The AA reinforces its fleet with 200 Transporter vans
The UK’s largest breakdown organisation, the AA, has strengthened its roadside recovery fleet with an order for 200 Volkswagen Transporters. The vans will operate all over the country helping to provide emergency assistance to the AA’s 15 million members. The new Transporters have been acquired through Lombard Vehicle Management on a four-year operating lease. The total retail value of the order is in the region of £3 million.
The new Skoda Octavia Scout – partner for leisure and holidays
Sometimes there is not a comfortable road on the way to the final destination, but the new Skoda Octavia Scout is prepared to continue – anytime, anywhere. Its ground clearance is 40 millimetres higher than that of the Octavia Combi and 16 mm greater than that of the Octavia Combi 4x4, thus increasing the its off-road ability considerably, enabling it to master poor and rutted tracks effortlessly.
Skoda Auto produces 100,000th Skoda Superb
The 100,000th Suberb, top-of-the-line Skoda model, left the Skoda Auto assembly line in Kvasiny on 17 August. The saloon was fitted with a petrol 1.8 Turbo/110 kW engine and ordered by Golden Telecom, a key fleet customer of the brand in the Ukraine.
56-plate new models are available with substantial discounts
Motorists looking for a new car this September can save more money than ever according to online car broker Drivethedeal.com.