Car News
Mazda opens new Corporate Support Centre
Mazda has opened its own Corporate Support Centre (CSC) and expanded its corporate sales team under the leadership of fleet and remarketing director Adam Pumfrey to meet increasing demand from business users.
Mazda confirms new MX-5 Roadster Coupe prices
Mazda Motors UK has confirmed that prices for the exciting new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe range will start from £18,210 (on the road). This represents a modest premium of £1,200 over the soft top model, as both climate control air conditioning and the Option Pack are standardised on the 1.8i and 2.0i Roadster Coupe models.
Smooth gears
One of the hallmarks of an advanced driver is a smooth style with manual gear changes.
Costly forecourt finance could drive motorists round the bend
Driving off with forecourt finance rather than a low-rate loan when buying a new 56 plate car could cost UK motorists up to £2.9 billion.
Kids now have a bigger say in the car buying decision
Changes in family life have had a big impact on the automotive industry, as children as young as eight influence the car buying choice, according to Experian, the global information solutions company.
Dealers escape all manufacturer and marketing restrictions
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Nissan Scores for Spurs
Nissan has signed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur’s commercial team to supply 32 vehicles including NOTEs, Primeras, Muranos, Interstars and Kubistars.
New Prodrive Performance Pack for 2.5 litre Rodeo
Isuzu is now offering a Prodrive Performance Pack for its new 2.5 litre entry-level Rodeo Denver Max pickup.
Who’s Driving What – Famous Faces at the Goodwood Revival 2006
The Goodwood Revival, set to take place this year on 1.2.3 September, relives the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit, which – along with Silverstone – was Britain’s leading racing venue during its active years between 1948 and 1966. During this time it hosted contemporary racing of all kinds, including Formula One, the famous Goodwood Nine Hours race and the celebrated Tourist Trophy sports car race.
Six-cylinder heaven for BMW 3 Series
BMW is introducing three new six-cylinder powerplants into the BMW 3 Series range for September 2006. The most popular model in the BMW portfolio now encompasses a new twin-turbo 3.0-litre petrol engine, to be badged 335i, and a single turbocharged diesel engine called the 325d. Joining these two new units is the most powerful diesel ever to power a BMW in the UK - a twin-turbocharged 2,993cc engine with 286hp.
German car culture descends on Goodwood for breakfast
The sixth Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting, held on Sunday 6th August, saw a huge number of German sports cars descend on the legendary West Sussex motor racing circuit for a traditional English organic breakfast at the Vitra Café.
MINI: 200,000 in 2006
MINI is celebrating another milestone achievement. 200,000 MINIs have now been sold in the UK since its launch in July 2001.
New look as Ford Transit celebrates 20 years with BT
The appearance on Britain’s roads of the new-generation Ford Transit in Openreach livery marks the renewal of a major agreement between Ford and BT that is now in its 20th year.
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National Motorsport Week goes live
The inaugural National Motorsport Week goes live this Saturday (August 12), yet has already been hailed a great success by its founders, the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), and its partners in the nationwide initiative, the Motor Sports Association (MSA).