Car News

GP Masters tee off National Motorsport Week

The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and GP Masters are delighted to announce a new corporate challenge for motorsport and golfing enthusiasts. The MIA Masters of Golf, a Pro-Am event with a difference, will tee off the inaugural National Motorsport Week in support of the Motorsport Foundation.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The car which has been described as ‘The F40 for the 21st Century’, the all new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, will make its only UK driving appearance in 2006 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

Alan Titchmarsh walks on the living roof at Rolls-Royce manufacturing plant

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars this week welcomed Alan Titchmarsh to their environmentally friendly manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood in Chichester. Filming a new TV series, ‘Nature of Britain’, the broadcaster and writer walked the eight acre (22,500 square metres) ‘living roof’ where a number of breeding pairs of skylarks are nesting.

Rolls-Royce expands worldwide dealer network

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has recently expanded its worldwide dealer network reflecting the continued success of the Phantom and the forthcoming launch of the convertible model in 2007. There are now 74 Rolls-Royce dealers worldwide (up from 64 in 2003), representing 32 different countries. The most recent dealer openings have been in Oman, Pakistan and Denver, USA and a new showroom recently opened in Mumbai, India.

Honda announces Civic 3-door Type S for Europe

A new 3-door Honda Civic breaks cover at the British International Motor Show in July. The Type S shares the same platform and overall dimensions as the 5-door Civic, but it has a sportier look and feel, with re-tuned suspension to deliver sharper cornering. The car will go on sale in January 2007.

Creditable performance guaranteed from innovative new Audi Card

The essence of Vorsprung durch Technik is distilled this week into the covetable Audi Card, a new way to pay for goods and services that offers Audi owners and enthusiasts the benefits of the most competitive credit cards, combined with a portfolio of Audi-specific advantages.

What’s your driver risk index?

DriverMetrics unique Driver Risk Index (DRI), developed by academics at Cranfield University’s Driving Research Group to scientifically assess a driver’s risk can now be accessed online. The DRI is designed to reduce the risk of road traffic accidents for which human factors are known to be a main contributor.

Triumph for Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron has wiped the floor with the opposition in Autocar’s annual 0-100-0mph contest, featured in the current issue of the world’s oldest car magazine, even managing to beat a Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike.

The dangers of topless driving

Evecars.com, eve Magazine's motoring website for women, is backing the Cancer Research Charity ‘Sun Smart’ campaign by urging drivers of convertibles to protect themselves and their passengers from the sun’s rays.

Williams F1 team provide new ultimate Do-It-Yourself car shine

The Formula One racing team, Williams F1, has launched a brand new Do-It-Yourself car valeting range and intends to beat all contenders in the race for the UK’s shiniest cars.

Hummer debut at British International Motor Show

HUMMER will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show at London’s ExCeL with a display featuring the legendary HUMMER H2 and the new, midsize, HUMMER H3 which is due to become available with right-hand drive during 2007.

The new Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet

The new Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet combines open air motoring with the acclaimed comfort, stability and all-round practicality already associated with the top-selling Focus range. It goes on sale in October and will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show in July.