Car News
Flying the flag…safely
With one week to go until the opening games of the World Cup, the RAC Foundation has joined forces with the British Motorcyclists Federation to encourage motorists to fly the flag safely.
Bangers & cash deals on new Citroens
Those champions of value at Citroen have come up with a unique opportunity to help owners of older cars buy a modern and safe new car and do their bit for the environment as well.
Renault launches new Trafic and Master ranges
With the launch of several new and revised competitors in recent months, Europe’s number one van brand has revised both of its large vans, Trafic and Master. Among the changes to both products are the refreshed interiors and exterior styling, new standard and optional equipment, plus a new range of Euro 4 engines ranging in power from 90hp to 150hp.
‘Bottoming out’ vehicles cause accidents – now there’s an answer
Motorists carrying extra weight in their vehicles risk being involved in serious road accidents. As a vehicle’s rear suspension ‘bottoms out’ steering control is lost, brakes become ineffective and raised headlights blind other drivers too.
New engines and a fresh look give Vivaro a boost
The Luton-built Vauxhall Vivaro, voted Van of the Year 2006 by Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine, is set to get revised front and rear styling from August, with a new range of power units debuting in autumn.
Toyota MR2 Roadster TF300: it’s the final countdown
The Toyota MR2 Roadster has been the purest expression of Toyota’s sporting spirit through 22 years and three generations. This summer marks the end of the line for this remarkable model, which remains one of the finest-handling and fun-to-drive cars in its class.
Stretching the World Cups imagination
A Limousine hire firm from Sussex is making sure that a group of football fans get seen as they travel to England games during the World Cup.
Murano changes its Birdview
Nissan has upgraded the Murano’s standard DVD satellite navigation system to the latest clearer and quicker version first seen in the Pathfinder and more recently made available in the 350Z. The Murano’s engine has also been upgraded to meet Euro 4 emissions regulations. Yet, with no price change, the Murano is still as fantastic value for money as ever.
Don’t even think about it!
Talex, makers of award-winning GPS speed camera alert systems, is warning drivers to be aware of a new kind of speed camera.
Alfa 159 Sportwagon in UK
The new Alfa 159 Sportwagon, a sporting estate in the best Alfa Romeo tradition, has just gone on sale in the UK, along with 260 bhp V6 Q4 versions of the Alfa Brera, Alfa 159 and 159 Sportwagon.
Renault F1 Team – second home race – the British Grand Prix 2006
There is actually another huge sporting event in June where the World Championship is being fought for and you don’t even have to leave the UK! The glitz and the glamour of F1 racing hits our shores when the British Grand Prix comes to Silverstone on 9 – 11th June for the eighth race of the 19-round 2006 Championship season.
Bang & Olufsen audio system for the Audi A8
The Audi A8, one of the world’s most technologically advanced saloons, is now fitted with the world’s most technologically advanced In Car Entertainment. All Audi A8s sold in the UK are optionally available with the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, a beautifully engineered audio system that offers completely new standards in automotive sound quality.
Maserati MC12 Corsa
Maserati announces the production of the MC12 Corsa, a build-to-order supercar for a very selected number of Maserati clients who will enjoy the possibility to test their driving capability in the most exclusive gentlemen drivers’ environment.
The Citroen C4 robot – skating back onto the UK’s TV screens
The award winning Citroen C4 transforming robot proves that it is ‘alive with technology’ as it returns in a brand new, ice cool advert that will hit the small screen from 5 June.
Alpine develops 700 watt digital 5.1 surround sound for Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Alpine Electronics, the car infotainment specialists, has developed a new bespoke sound system for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Designed specifically to get the best sound performance within the Vantage interior, Alpine has created a new subwoofer technology to maximise bass performance whilst custom speakers enhance the surround sound arrangement.