Car News
MINI Odyssey
Three MINI Cooper S hatches completed the final leg of a 49-day, thrill-a-minute adventure yesterday. At the end of the 8,000-mile journey that took them from South Africa to England across 10 countries, they arrived at Plant Oxford, the home of MINI.
Proton Savvy now available on the Motability scheme
Proton Cars UK Limited (PCUKL) is pleased to announce that the Savvy, its brand new 5 door city car, is now available on the Motability Scheme.
Motorists enjoy improved braking performance and stunning looks for less
When your vehicle is due new brakes you can now fit a set of performance brake discs for little more than the cost of a standard pair from a car dealership.
New Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche is extending its current product range with the addition of a new 911 Turbo. The sixth generation of the top-of-the-range 911 model will be on sale in the UK early this summer.
Volvo’s attention to detail impresses James Kemball
Volvo’s offer to provide a personalised driver training session at the hand-over, plus the effectiveness of the Dynafleet Logger Tool as a means of collecting fleet management data, convinced Felixstowe, Suffolk-based James Kemball Ltd to add a further 12 Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units to their extensive fleet. All the new trucks were sourced from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia in Ipswich.
London’s car pollution no choke
London could cut its carbon emissions by the weight of four Big Ben Towers if one in five drivers in the capital chose a cleaner car.
Lex Vehicle Leasing Supplies Green Wheels to Waterman Group
With global warming continuing to dominate the political agenda, Lex Vehicle Leasing has joined the debate with the first delivery of Honda’s second generation hybrid Civic 1.4 i-Dsi ES IMA to engineering and environmental consultants, Waterman Group. Two more are expected to follow shortly.
The Great Arc Rally of India Roarrs into Life
The Great Arc, a new concept in motoring events has been launched by ROARR, organisers of the Jewel of India and the Himalaya Classic Rally.
Cowboy Clampers to hang up their boots?
Cowboy clampers may have to hang up their boots and spurs, if a new Code of Practice is backed by the Government.
Civic tops reliability chart
Honda’s British built Civic is the most reliable small family car on the road according to Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index.
Eve Trakway get on track with new FM drawbars
Seven Volvo FM12 420 BHP 4x2 drawbar rigids, with full air-suspension and Globetrotter cabs, have been put into service by Eve Trakway. The Chesterfield-based, international company, whose trucks feature a distinctive lime-green livery, are Europe’s largest supplier of temporary access solutions in the form of aluminium panel roadways and fencing to the industrial and outdoor events sector.
New look for right-hand drive Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio
Chrysler Group will launch its new right-hand drive PT Cruiser Cabrio in the UK at the end of April 2006 as a spacious four-seat soft-top. Few, if any other, cabrios on sale today can rival the PT for its combination of unique good looks and immense practicality.
Special Volkswagen vehicles for Special Needs Transport
The Volkswagen LT coach built minibus is the mainstay of the West Midland Special Needs Transport (WMSNT) fleet. But on top of the Birmingham-based charity’s most recent order for 34 Volkswagen LT35 minibuses, there was the additional purchase of three Volkswagen Transporter Tucanas.
Faulkner and Harvey share the spoils in Ireland
Damien Faulkner and Tim Harvey each tasted victory in two action-packed races for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at the Mondello Park circuit in Ireland over the weekend of 22/23 April.
Infiniti to launch across Europe in 2008
Nissan has announced that its Infiniti luxury brand will launch across the European market during 2008. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results.