Car News
Everyone’s a winner as young Blues enjoy first cars
At the start of the last Championship football season, goalkeeper Shane Supple was one of six Ipswich Town Academy youngsters to be given a new Toyota Yaris on passing his driving test. The move was part of an innovative sponsorship deal masterminded by Blues fans Ipswich Toyota.
Lexus hailed as Britain’s best
Lexus’s pre-eminent position among prestige brands in the UK has been reinforced with the 2006 Motor Trader Car Franchise of the Year Award.
Corvette Racing scores 50th victory in Portland Grand Prix
Record-breaking heat gave way to a history-making performance on Sunday July 23 as Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta notched up Corvette Racing's 50th international road racing victory in Portland, Oregon. The duo’s Corvette C6.R finished a comfortable 54.8 seconds ahead of the second-placed Aston Martin DBR9, while Corvette teammates Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell finished third. Beretta and Gavin’s 5th win of the year strengthened their hold on the American Le Mans Series GT1 championship with 106 points, 12 ahead of their Aston Martin rivals. Fellows and O'Connell are currently third in the championship race with 90 points.
New Ford Ranger and Tourneo Connect prices announced
Prices have been announced for two new Ford commercial vehicles, currently on the Ford Motor Show stand in London.
Man on demand to make women drivers feel safer
A new device that aims to make women feel instantly safer when driving alone after dark is launched by Sheilas’ Wheels.
Skoda Roomster insurance rates are lowest in class
There’s good news for drivers who reckon there isn’t enough space on our roads these days. Skoda’s innovative Roomster is about to hit the UK, bringing with it one of the smartest and flexible cabins in the class.
Move over Mercedes-Benz
Business class people mover Where 2 Nottingham Ltd has moved its fleet preference from E-class Mercedes-Benz for Skoda Superbs.
KYB takes to the skies with Boeing
KYB, best known for its automotive shock absorbers, is now supplying the aircraft maker, Boeing, with components for its 777-200LR Worldliner – the world’s longest range commercial aeroplane.
Subaru launches used car initiative
Buying a used Subaru is about to become considerably easier thanks to the launch of a used car initiative called ‘Subaru Direct’ – which goes live on 14 August.
Daihatsu praises British International Motor Show
Compact car specialist, Daihatsu, is already declaring the new British International Motor Show a resounding success.
Porsche Carrera Cup contest heads for Donington
The battle for the 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup GB moves to Donington Park (Leicestershire) this weekend (29/30 July) for rounds 11 and 12 of the championship.
Jean-Christophe Novelli launches world-first at GP Masters
Further to the announcement last week that Britain’s biggest selling female artist Katie Melua will headline the close down party, GP Masters today announces the ‘world’s first edible paddock’ - an amazing 15ft oasis which will be providing fresh produce to be used by Jean-Christophe Novelli and his team of chefs as they cater for paddock guests at the Grand Prix Maters of Great Britain (12th – 13th August, Silverstone). Novelli is four-time Michelin star winner, top chef, TV star, and the man voted the ‘sexiest chef in the world’ by no less an organ as ‘The New York Times’!
Nissan reaches 100 millionth production milestone
Nissan today announced it reached a new milestone in June with the production of its 100 millionth vehicle. Since its establishment in 1933, Nissan has produced about 76,640,000 vehicles in Japan and about 23,500,000 vehicles overseas. As of the end of June, Nissan’s total global production stood at about 100,140,000 vehicles.
New Ford Transit impresses business customers
Ford business customers gave their verdict on the new Transit as it went on sale last month. And their response was clear: new Transit outclasses the competition, across a whole range of different fleet and business requirements.
Hands-and-eyes free email solution for in-vehicle use
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics and automotive safety devices, announces the latest addition to its telematics line: iLane, the "world’s first hands-free and eyes-free email solution for in-vehicle use."