Car News
Blue Lexus hybrid for Bath’s green Mayor
The arrival of the Lexus GS 450h saloon in the UK has at last solved the conundrum of balancing executive car requirements against environmental impact - as Bath’s new Mayor has become one of the first to demonstrate.
Volvo won 16 gold medals at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum
With the flagships from its environmental car programme, Volvo Car Corporation placed at the top during the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006 in Paris.
Renault Clio scoops another top trophy
Renault’s New Clio continues to set the pace at the top of the Supermini class since its launch at the end of last year after winning the ‘Supermini’ category at the 2006 Auto Express New Car Honours, full details of which are in this week’s issue.
More power for the Porsche Boxster
In the new model year, which begins 1 August, the Boxster and Boxster S will be given more power and torque. Both these mid-engined sports cars will then offer even better road performance and low fuel consumption. Furthermore, the optional Tiptronic S transmission and the Sport Chrono Package have been given additional functions.
Impossible dream: ‘Come on England’
Honda will tonight catch the mood of the nation with a reworking of its ‘Impossible Dream’ TV commercial.
Cooper adds Discoverer ATR to its line-up
Cooper Tires has expanded its acclaimed Discoverer off-road family of tyres with the addition of the ‘Discoverer ATR’.
The extra £2,000 annual cost to new car owners
Owners of new cars have to fork out up to £1,797 a year more than motorists driving older models, a new study has revealed.
Mazda to exhibit MX-5 with Power Retractable Hard Top at the British International Motor Show
Mazda will use the 2006 British International Motor Show for its global reveal of the new Mazda MX-5, now equipped with a power retractable hard top roof – and the regional debut of the Mazda BT-50 one-ton pickup truck.
Britain's drivers spend three years of their life behind the wheel
Britain's 30 million car drivers spend more than three years of their lives behind the wheel and shell out more than £150,000 on the day-to-day running of their vehicles during that time, according to a new report from headline sponsor of the British International Motor Show, Lloyds TSB Insurance.
AB Volvo to develop third-generation DME engines for heavy vehicles
The energy authorities in Sweden have now granted AB Volvo SEK 62 M (£ 4.5m) in support for technical development of the third-generation DME engine for heavy vehicles during the period 2006-2010.
Corvette Racing wins at Le Mans
Corvette Racing has extended its winning streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with victory in the GT1 Class of the classic endurance race. The win is the team’s fifth in six years and followed a fiercely fought battle with Aston Martin.
The new 2007 Toyota Avensis
As the flagship of Toyota’s European model range, the Avensis occupies a pivotal position in building awareness of the Toyota brand as a whole. Since the current model was launched in 2002, it has succeeded in defining the superior quality, refinement and driving pleasure that characterises all new Toyotas.
Manheim reveals how much your used Rover is really worth
Manheim has seen used prices of MG Rover models strengthen since the company’s collapse in April 2005.
Are you a victim of cloning?
Has your car been cloned? Is that used car you recently bought a clone? How would you know?