Car News

Sporting Porsche 911 GT3 RS unleashed for road and track

In October, Porsche will launch the new 911 GT3 RS in the UK. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and an unadulterated driving experience similar to that of a racing car. But while particularly suited for use on the track, the car also meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.

Truckster: the ultimate new Ducato!

Fiat Auto has taken the wraps off its new Fiat Ducato at the Madrid International Motor Show, (25 May – 6 June 2006), and has also revealed the Truckster, a concept which takes the new Ducato to extremes, and demonstrates just how flexible the Ducato is for converters.

Nissan Primastar wins award

Nissan Primastar has won the award for Best Medium Van in the 2006 Commercial Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented to Nissan’s fleet sales director, Dave Murfitt, at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 18 May.

Honda’s month of CO2-free motoring

Every new Honda car sold in June will effectively emit no CO2, thanks to a ‘Greener Driving’ initiative.

Maassen to race in Porsche Carrera Cup at Thruxton

Factory Porsche racer Sascha Maassen will join the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Thruxton on 3/4 June when he enters Britain’s fastest single marque racing series for his first experience of the high-speed Hampshire track.

Can you buy a new car and help the environment?

Following recent government reports that the UK is falling behind on its targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2010, the new car reverse auction website AutoeBid.com has launched a solution to equip motorists to make a more informed choice when looking for their next car. Buyers can now view and sort cars by their environmental friendliness rating, which uses a simple labelling system similar to that found on household white goods to identify their energy efficiency.

Corvette Racing’s extends winning streak at Mid-Ohio ALMS

Corvette Racing continued its all-conquering reign in the American Le Mans Race Series (ALMS) at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with the team’s fifth consecutive 1-2 class victory last Sunday (May 21). Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta extended the team’s winning streak with their fifth straight win in the GT1 class. Meanwhile, team mates Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell achieved their fifth consecutive second place.

Renault offers the future today for company car drivers

The government has declared a new CO2 emissions incentive for the benefit in kind (BIK) tax on company cars from 2008/09 meaning cars with CO2 emissions of 120g/km or below will have the tax level lowered by 5% to 10% of the retail price instead of 15% (or 13% instead of 18% for diesels). This has led the Government to believe that the challenge is on for manufacturers to produce cars that not only meet these emissions but are also attractive particularly to the fleet market where a car of reasonable size and cost is of paramount importance. Luckily, Renault’s fleet customers don’t have to wait three years; the future is already here, with 28 cars in Renault’s range already emitting 120g/km or less – including the only-non hybrid medium sized car on the market.

Ordering for the new Clio Renaultsport 197 now open to all

Three weeks after pre-ordering of the New Clio Renaultsport 197 opened for registered members of the renaultsport.co.uk community before anyone else, your local Renault dealer is now able to take orders for what is undoubtedly the most eagerly awaited hot hatch of the year.

Stay level headed at railway crossings

It may be that we are all under time pressure. But drivers these days are more inclined than ever before to “chance it” at lights. And not just “amber gamblers” – drivers can be ignoring red lights as well. This is particularly dangerous at a level crossing.

Aygo to Domino’s for Pizza

Domino’s Pizza franchisee Globell Ltd is using six Toyota Aygo hatchbacks to ensure that the food it delivers to pizza-lovers in the Northampton area always arrives piping hot and oven-fresh.

Plant yourself in Honda’s green seats

Honda has developed a plant-based fabric for use as a material for car interiors. The ‘Bio-fabric’ offsets all CO2 emissions produced during the disposal stage of the car, through the CO2 absorption that occurs during the growth stage of the plants used as the raw materials.