Car News
First I-Shift evens out fuel figures for R.E. Denison & Son of Ipswich
Long time East Anglian Volvo operator R. E. Denison & Son has put the company’s first FH tractor unit to be equipped with an I-Shift automated transmission, into service with the fleet.
Nissan to get new eK WAGON supply from Mitsubishi
Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced they have signed an agreement under which Mitsubishi will supply Nissan with the next-generation eK WAGON mini-vehicle starting in the second half of fiscal year 2006.
NEC Bike Show secures major sponsorship deal with Arai
The International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham has secured a new sponsor for 2006. Leading motorcycle helmet manufacturer Arai has become title sponsor of the Race Paddock, to be known as the Arai Race Paddock, which will once again incorporate the ever popular Blackhorse Stage. The Paddock is one of the main attractions to the Show and 2006 promises even more entertainment than ever along with the return of the British Superbike Awards and live coverage of the final MotoGP race of the season shown on the giant screen.
VXR BTCC team warns: “now we can fight”
VX Racing has the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Manufacturers Championship in its sights and the thrill of the chase has invigorated the Banbury-based team in the run up to this weekend’s round at Snetterton.
ATS Euromaster takes the lead with new customer response team for truck tyre breakdowns
ATS Euromaster, the UK’s No.1 commercial vehicle rescue service, is raising the pace yet further with a new customer response team dedicated to getting stricken trucks rolling again.
Chrysler’s new 300C SRT-8 delivers sensational performance
Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division has given the 300C HEMI an in-depth make-over resulting in a 168 mph performance saloon. The Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is available from August in right hand drive for just £39,040 on-the-road.
What a water waste…
Despite Britain's first drought orders in a decade being introduced this summer, almost 3.5 million people in the hosepipe ban zone have deliberately broken the emergency ban to keep their cars clean and their gardens green. This amounts to at least 12 billion litres of water down the drain since April!
IKEA for Fiat
As part of a pan-European initiative, Fiat Auto UK has just announced its new corporate identity plans with the introduction of IKEA furniture into Fiat dealerships nationwide.
Meeke to showcase JWRC Citroen C2 in Ulster Rally
Northern Irish ace, Kris Meeke, will give the Citroen Sport C2 Super 1600 its British Rally Championship debut in next month’s Ulster Rally (Sept 1-2).
Buying a new car online can save you money
The race is on as motorists vie to be amongst the first to drive off the forecourts with new 56 car registration plate.
Capital costs most to repair your car
London is officially the most expensive place in Britain to get your car fixed with garages charging up to £170 an hour, a new report revealed today.
Lamborghini on track to achieving its best year ever
Lamborghini has closed the first half of this year to 30 June 2006, with a positive result.
One in seven drivers risking £1,000 fine
Nearly one in seven motorists admit to risking a £1,000 fine by breaking the current hosepipe ban to wash their vehicle, according to research commissioned by car care people, Comma. The restriction currently affects 13 million people in the UK.
Free satellite navigation for new Terios
Owners of the new Daihatsu Terios 4x4 can leave the beaten track with confidence thanks to the offer of free satellite navigation.
Fiat wins European Rally Championship
A factory-run Fiat Grande Punto Rally, built to Super2000 regulations and driven by Giandomenico Basso and Mitia Dotta, has won the 2006 FIA European Rally Championship with three rounds still remaining.