Car News
Prudent motorists can beat the Chancellor
The RAC Foundation today welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to keep fuel duty on ice, at least until November.
Parking at shops
Adequate and affordable parking for motorists visiting shops is essential to the vitality of the retail sector, according to the RAC Foundation in response to a report on "Sustainable transport choices and the retail sector" published by the Commission for Integrated Transport.
The Touareg's little brother is called Tiguan
Volkswagen will call its new compact SUV Tiguan. Not only the vehicle, but also the decision on the name is a brave journey into new terrain: the name was chosen by the readers of the AutoBild group. More than 350,000 votes were made from ten countries. The clear winner was Tiguan. The Touareg's little brother is to be produced in Wolfsburg and will be launched in 2008.
New Ford Transit still a firm favourite with British business
The new Ford Transit is impressing business customers across the country, and British businesses have been giving their feedback after a series of drive days to test out the new model.
See it, feel it, drive it – Citroen C6 at the Motor Show
The Citroen C6 makes its British International Motor Show debut and visitors to the show will not only get the chance to see the car alongside the entire Citroen range, but will actually have the opportunity to drive it on a specially developed route around ExCel throughout the show, which runs until 30 July.
Ssangyong Rexton Limited Editions
SsangYong is pleased to announce the addition of two Limited Edition models to the well established Rexton range.
MSN creates virtual online British International Motor Show experience
The British International Motor Show 2006 opens its doors to the public, with a special public preview day at 4pm today, and its first full public day tomorrow (Wednesday July 20). For the first time in 30 years the biggest motoring event in Britain is back in London with even more exciting cars, a whole new look and lots more new experiences.
Audi A6 Le Mans Edition commemorates milestone TDi race win
The spoils of a milestone victory for Audi TDI power in the 2006 Le Mans 24-hour marathon race can now be enjoyed in the new limited edition A6 Le Mans Edition, a commemorative version of the potent A6 3.0 TDI quattro boasting a unique and especially lavish specification for a price premium of just £115. Restricted to just 1,000 right-hand-drive examples, the new A6 3.0 TDI quattro Le Mans Edition is now available in Saloon and Avant forms priced at £34,575 OTR and £35,845 OTR respectively.
Hallett Silbermann make their mark with new Volvo FH
Hatfield-based haulier Hallett Silbermann recently took part in the annual Cart Marking ceremony in London’s Guildhall Yard when, supervised by Michael Power, Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, with both the Keeper of Guildhall and the current Lord Mayor, Alderman David Brewer CMG in attendance, the company’s new Volvo 150 tonne GCW FH520 8x4 tractor unit was ‘branded’ with a letter signifying the year, together with a vehicle number and the arms of the City of London and those of the Carmen.
Dodge set to excite London with new Caliber and Nitro
The introduction of the Dodge Caliber in Europe this summer marks the Dodge brand’s expansion in volume markets outside North America. Dodge is determined to deliver the four key attributes of its brand – bold design, "do more" functionality, affordable power and "street smart" all-round value – to these new world markets, certain that Dodge vehicles will appeal to different customers than the Chrysler and Jeep brands.
Jeep expands into new territories with product offensive
The Jeep brand is on a major product offensive, expanding from three models in 2005 to seven in 2007, the most available to retail consumers at one time in the 65-year history of Jeep vehicles. No other automotive manufacturer in the world has the range of sport-utility vehicles that Jeep offers.
Chrysler brand brings driving performance and elegant style to London
With its lineup at this year’s British International Motor Show, the Chrysler brand continues to showcase its unique ability to deliver refined driving performance and relaxed, elegant style, combined with high levels of quality, safety, innovation and value.
Bentley team welcomes a very special guest
A national newspaper competition organised by Bentley Pangbourne resulted in a fascinating meeting of Bentley past and present when the winner, Johnnie Hutton, proved to be a relative of the founder of the world-famous British car company – W.O. Bentley.
Nürburgring Aston Martin V8 Vantage to go on sale
Aston Martin announced today at the British International Motor Show that the V8 Vantage which recently competed at the 24-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring will be made available to customers in limited numbers.
Project 30,000: A Special Celebration for Aston Martin
Hours after a production-standard V8 Vantage completed a gruelling 24 hours at the N?rburgring this summer, 30 Aston Martin employees marked a significant milestone for the company by taking to the wheel of another Vantage and completing 30,000 miles in 30 days finishing at the British International Motor Show in London.