Car News
Ascari Heads for the Hollywood Hills
Banbury based supercar manufacturer, Ascari, has topped a public vote to find the star car for the forthcoming Hollywood adaptation of the 70’s crime caper, the Persuaders.
Autocar World Exclusive – TVR’s Future
British sports car maker TVR’s future is secured, according to Autocar magazine.
The Chevrolet Lacetti stars on BBC Top Gear
The Chevrolet Lacetti is BBC Top Gear’s new ‘Reasonably Priced Car’ and will be seen in a fun-packed celebrity shoot-out to re-establish leader board times in the first of the new series which starts on Sunday on BBC2.
Hot stuff – from VHT
What do NASA, aircraft, automotive manufacturers and motorsport all have in common? They all use VHT coatings. While these products have found applications in some of the most sensational platforms for new technology – the space shuttle and B-2 "Stealth" bomber, to name but two – VHT coatings have somewhat more down-to-earth appeal with automotive enthusiasts.
A sound investment for summer from Audi
New i-Pod connectivity for Audi audio systems allows A4 Cabriolet drivers to pack the perfect summer soundtrack in the glove box.
A life in the month of the Pathfinder
Nissan’s Pathfinder is having a busy month. First it was off to Larzac in Southern France to collect the ‘4x4 of the Year’ award from French magazine 4x4. Then Euro NCAP announced that the Pathfinder achieves a four-star rating for adult occupation protection making it one of the safest SUVs available. And now Nissan by coincidence has revised the entire Pathfinder line-up and cut prices by as much as £3065. Plus the company is giving away £2000 worth of Technology Pack on the new Pathfinder Sport. So given the close timings, forgive the one news story covers all.
Motorists warned of the free courtesy car myth
Many motorists are unwittingly paying for courtesy cars marketed as free of charge by most insurance companies, a study by Tesco Car Insurance reveals today.
Norwich Union and Trafficmaster sign deal for black boxes
Norwich Union has announced it has signed a contract with Trafficmaster plc, the leading supplier of digital traffic information and intelligent in-vehicle services, for the provision of a further 35,000 telematics "black boxes".
Mitsubishi takes the double at 2006 Professional van and Light Truck Awards
Taking the title of ‘Pick-Up of the Year’, the all-new L200 brushed aside competition from the likes of the Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux to be voted class champion by a considerable margin. The Shogun 4x4 commercial took top honours over the Jeep Pioneer plus the Land Rover Discovery and Defender. This is the second award for the Shogun commercial this year, having already taken 4x4 Van of the Year in 4x4 magazine’s annual awards in February.
Peugeot 207 – priced for success
Peugeot announces prices for the new 207, starting from only £8995 for the 3 door 1.4 8v Petrol Urban model.
Test drive a new Chevrolet for 24 hours
Chevrolet has announced a new 24 hour test drive programme as part of the Chevrolet Value Challenge. Retailer feedback shows that rather than take a short trip around the block, customers appreciate the ability to live with a new car for an extended period and try its features at their leisure. They also like to experience the car with the family to see, for example, how conveniently the children and the shopping will all fit-in on the big trip to the supermarket.
Toyota Aygo tops 90 mpg – at Silverstone
Ten laps of a world-famous motor-racing circuit can rarely have yielded a fuel consumption figure of just over 90mpg, but that was the astonishing result produced by a Toyota Aygo 1.4 D-4D diesel hatchback at Silverstone this April.
Rolls-Royce Goodwood Charity Run
The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars award-winning manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood was host to 70 vintage and classic cars which gathered on Saturday 29 April and raised £1,000 for charity. Members of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, Central Southern & Surrey Sections assembled a spectacular range of cars in the main courtyard from a 1924 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer to a 2002 Corniche Convertible. The line-up was completed by two new Phantoms, recently built at the manufacturing plant.
The 2007 Volvo S60
Volvo has revealed details of the new 2007 model of its S60 sports saloon which has been refined with new chassis and suspension settings to make it more enjoyable to drive, along with subtle interior and exterior refinements to give it added style and quality.
The peugeot 1007 one "L" of a good car
One of Peugeot’s most innovative small cars looks set to be very popular, and a very safe bet, with driving school proprietors and pupils alike.