Car News
British Press put Binz through its paces at Millbrook
A blustery day in late May saw Binz bare all to assembled UK motoring journalists at Millbrook Proving Ground, just outside Milton Keynes. The event organised by the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders saw Binz’s coachbuilt six door limousines and the iF Design Forum award-winning 5 seat hearse put through their paces alongside production luxury saloons from Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley – as well as new kids on the block from Chrysler and Cadillac.
Toyota reinforces efforts for environmental technologies and environmentally friendly vehicles
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that to achieve sustainable mobility and help preserve the global environment it is enhancing its development of clean technologies and strengthening its efforts to introduce environmentally friendly vehicles.
Zapp! is back
Motorists love a bargain and following the overwhelming demand for Rio Zapp! Kia has extended its offer to include the automatic Rio 1.4 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel versions putting both models in the showroom at only £8,495.
Car dealers overcharge for car parts to increase car sales
New research claims some car dealers are overcharging motorists for car parts by as much as 400% in an effort to persuade them to change their vehicle early.
Road sign failure for a third of motorists
One in three motorists fail to recognise even the most basic road sign, according to the results of a new survey.
A giant flag to drive the boys to victory
As flags go, they don’t get much bigger than this. Instead of flying a flag from their cars, workers at the Toyota Burnaston factory in Derbyshire have made one from cars.
Exceptional acid test for the new generation of the E-Class
The new generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which launched in European showrooms this June, faces an exceptional acid test right at the beginning: on 21 October, 33 E-Class cars with diesel drive start on a long-distance drive from Paris to Beijing, where the local production of the business saloon is currently starting. The symbolic bridging between Europe and Asia over long stretches of the journey, follows the route of the first transcontinental car race in history which was started exactly 99 years ago on 10 June, and which led from Beijing to Paris in 62 days. With the modern E-Class cars, Mercedes-Benz aims to accomplish this journey, which in parts runs through pathless terrains, in only 26 days.
MINI GP gone fast
The MINI GP has sold out in the UK before a single customer has driven the car and extra allocation of the exclusive 2000 models being built for the globe has been secured. The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit was announced in October 2005, and only 444 UK customers were given the chance to own one from July 2006.
Hewlett Civil Engineering expands with the Volkswagen Caddy
Hewlett Civil Engineering of Leeds has bought 40 Volkswagen Caddy vans as part of a major investment strategy to support the company’s continued expansion. The vans will operate as support vehicles on major construction projects, transporting both personnel and equipment.
Make sure it’s only England that score points in this World Cup
With four weeks of footie action in prospect it’s important that fans don’t take unnecessary risks with their safety on the roads says Hyperformance. Amongst all the excitement and euphoria it will be very easy to take your eye off the ball and a moment of mid summer madness could end up being very expensive long after the last ball has been kicked and everyone has gone home.
Wedgwood goes Solus with Ford
World famous English luxury lifestyle company Wedgwood has switched from a user-chooser policy to a solus Ford agreement for its fleet of cars and commercial vehicles.
Jaguar supports Home Show with global debut of Supercharged XKR
Jaguar's new supercharged sports car will make its global debut here in the UK at the British International Motor Show, to be held at the ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands.
Divers urged to take up car sharing and cut the cost of motoring
On National Lift Share day this Wednesday (June 14th), research out today from Halifax Car Insurance estimates there will be over 10 million cars on Britain's rush-hour roads with no passengers, resulting in over 38 million empty car seats.
How to deal with accidents with drug-drivers
We are all aware of the negative influence that alcohol has on our ability to drive safely, and the seriousness of the implications of drink-driving, but are we sufficiently aware of another dangerous road issue – drug-driving?
New Volkswagen EOS microsite launched
With just over a month to go before the launch of the Eos coupé cabriolet, Volkswagen has revealed a new website for potential buyers, allowing them to experience the new car in an innovative way, as well as customise and select their own vehicle ahead of the on-sale date of 14 July.