Car News
Yokohama’s ‘.drive’ range of tyres offers something for everyone
The addition of the recently-launched S.drive tyre from Japanese manufacturer Yokohama means that the three-strong ‘.drive’ range now offers something for everyone when it comes to choosing tyres. The A.drive, C.drive and S.drive tyres are the culmination of Yokohama’s experience and expertise at developing tyres for car manufacturers, for the replacement and aftermarkets and, of course, for motorsport.
Disappointment for Aston Martin Racing at Road America
Aston Martin Racing finished third and fourth in GT1 in the Generac 500 American Le Mans Series race at Road America, Sunday, August 20. The end result is a disappointment for the team who looked like they were in contention for their third win of the season.
Heading South and taking your accommodation with you!
With some 620,000 caravan owners across Britain, AA has launched Caravan Insurance to keep their on-road accommodation covered through to next year’s Bank Holiday season.
Parents urged to do homework before buying car for kids
As thousands of students prepare to go to university, many parents are starting to shop around for a used car bargain to send their loved ones off in.
Women sensibly save to buy their September motor
Savings are increasingly being used to buy cars, research from AA Savings has found.
Revised Kia Sorento hits showrooms
What do you do with a car that’s just three years old, that’s won a string of awards and that’s consistently been a top-six seller in its sector? Well, if your name’s Kia and the model in question is the Sorento, you give it a complete overhaul to keep it at the forefront of the SUV sector.
Honda and Met Police in biggest ever Hybrid deal
Honda (UK) has secured Britain’s biggest ever fleet deal for hybrid cars. The Metropolitan Police has ordered 117 Honda Civic Hybrids for its Community Support Officers to use as part of a Safer Neighbourhoods scheme – an initiative to increase police presence on the streets. Officers will use the cars to travel from their operational bases to the start of their foot patrols.
"School Run" Tips
As summer disappears, we can soon expect to see the return of the dreaded "school run". Many children are injured close to their home on residential roads. Over 70 per cent of drivers break the speed limit on these roads - and many of those drivers are parents.
Audi ace McNish samples powerboat on the Solent
Experienced motor racing driver Allan McNish swapped his history-making diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI sports-prototype for a 4½ ton, 1,050-hp powerboat recently.
Luxurious Lexus gets super speedy
World famous for their refinement and comfort, Lexus cars are also proving to be great racing cars. The SC 430 has succeeded the iconic Supra in the Super GT series and the GS 450h petrol-electric hybrid tackled a Le Mans-style 24 hour race.
Motorpoint realise the value of a clear part exchange
Motorpoint car supermarket has enlisted the help of five industry heavyweights to ensure that over 1500 of its potential customers each week are offered exactly what their current vehicle is worth.
Skoda launches new Octavia 2.0 TDI PD vRS
The Skoda Octavia vRS has established itself as a genuine performance car with the ability to carry five in comfort, and proves that practicality and excitement really can be had in one package. It has also proved that an estate can have the same sporting DNA as a coupe – another unique feat in the sector.
Renault launches Laguna Privilège Navigation
Renault has enhanced its Laguna Navigation range by introducing the new Privilège Navigation trim offering fleets an executive, luxury version of the popular trim level which will feature a comprehensive full colour large 6.5" screen satellite navigation system worth £1,100 as standard in the overall price which has risen by only £550 making the navigation system half-price.
Land Rover gallops to Burghley
For the second year running as title sponsor, Land Rover is heading to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, from 7 to 10 September 2006 in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Rafael Nadal to become global brand ambassador for Kia Motors
Kia Motors has announced Rafael Nadal is to become a global brand ambassador for the Korean carmaker. Kia will be working with the reigning two-time French Open tennis champion to promote its ‘exciting & enabling’ brand values worldwide.