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Free car prize for former footballer

Former amateur footballer, Paul Lancaster, is celebrating the World Cup in style after winning a high-performance Subaru Impreza worth over £28,000.

London Motor Show venue is a success for Ford

The new Docklands location for the British International Motor Show has been a great success for Ford and the show's organisers the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Visitor numbers are expected to be up 25 per cent compared with the last UK show.

Victory for Ross Kaiser at Paul Ricard

“To finish first, first you have to finish”. Proving that the age old adage in motor racing still runs true, Ross Kaiser took his first victory of the season with an excellent performance in the 34?C heat of southern France at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet on Saturday.

Hartshorne Volkswagen Van centres claim national award

At this year’s Motor Trader Industry Awards, the inaugural LCV Dealer of the Year Award has been won by Midlands-based Hartshorne Van Services Ltd for its Volkswagen light commercial vehicle business. The prestigious Dealer of the Year award represents the culmination of several years’ hard work and commitment by everyone at Hartshorne Van Services.

Best weekend of the year for VX Racing

Vauxhall is within striking distance of main Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship rivals, SEAT Sport, after a dazzling performance at Donington Park.

Brits risk accidents through careless driving

Road rules and driving advice is largely ignored according to recent research from NatWest Car Insurance.

Watts takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Donington

Danny Watts stormed to a fine double victory in rounds 11 and 12 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Donington Park over the weekend (29/30 July). Meanwhile, title contenders Damien Faulkner and Tim Harvey each took a second and a third place to keep their championship contest very evenly matched.

Uncertain economy puts pressure on Caravan market

EurotaxGlass’s today reports that Caravan retailers are facing uncertain prospects for the remainder of 2006. Dealers, distributors and manufacturers are all fighting hard for market share and consumer nervousness over the economy seems to be the primary factor.

Customers go naked this summer

It’s been a difficult summer for the motorcycle industry, with most of the major manufacturers experiencing a downturn in registrations when compared to last year. Notable exceptions are Kawasaki (up 10.5 per cent) and Triumph (up 9.4 per cent), although the former largely owes it’s thanks to a long-term promotion for free finance.

Brits on track for World Touring Car Championship race off

The race for the FIA World Touring Car Championship took a new twist in Mexico this weekend as Britain's James Thompson leapfrogged countryman Andy Priaulx into the championship lead.

Extensive accessory range unveiled for new Terios

Owners of the new Daihatsu Terios 4x4 are spoilt for choice when it comes to accessories, thanks to the unveiling of an extensive new range of styling, luxury and practical dealer-fit equipment.

Maserati takes back-to back victories at Spa 24 Hours

The demanding Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hours concluded on Sunday 30 July, at 16.00. After an entire day’s racing, the Maserati MC12 fielded by Vitaphone Racing Team and with Andrea Bertolini-Michael Bartels-Eric Van de Poele in the driving seat, claimed the win. The victory was obtained in the final 45 minutes of racing. This after 589 laps and a close battle with the Aston Martin DBR9 driven by Piccini-Deletraz-Lemeret-Fassler that finished just 1´41"452 behind. In third, and ten laps down, was the Corvette C6R with Longin-Kumpen-Hezemans-Mollekens on board.