Car News
Nissan announces plans for new manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced plans to invest $200 million (5.5 billion Rubles) in a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Production will begin in 2009. The plan is subject to the approval and signing of an agreement with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.
New Sports Pack for Aston Martin DB9 Coupe
Aston Martin will offer the option of a factory fitted ‘Sports Pack’ specification for the DB9 Coupe, combining revised suspension characteristics with a new alloy wheel design to give subtly different driving dynamics.
Kicking the grit
Grit particles picked up on a sponge or wash mitt used whilst washing a car can damage a car’s paintwork with fine scratches or swirl marks that spoil the overall effect of a paint finish. However, help is at hand from Meguiar’s, the world’s leading manufacturer of car care products.
Pininfarina starts production of colt CZC for Mitsubishi
A little over a year after Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME), and Pininfarina S.p.A. announced their agreement covering the design, development and production of a convertible version of Colt, both partners celebrate the start of production of the actual car, the 2006 Colt CZC.
Get ready for summer – Citroen’s ticket to the Côte d’Azur
With summer just around the corner, Citroen has announced the introduction of a special edition of its fun and funky C3 Pluriel convertible supermini - the evocatively named Côte d’Azur.
High risk for young drug drivers
One in five (20 per cent) of young motorists take to the road every day while high on illegal drugs, according to the RAC Foundation and Max Power Magazine - revealing the shocking results of a new survey.
Victory eludes local hero Smith at Mondello Park
Dubliner Gavin Smith was frustrated in his hopes to become Ireland’s first ever race winner in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship today – to the disappointment of his home crowd.
Renault vans – CV Show 2006
Based around the "No. 1 in Europe" theme, Renault is using the show once more to highlight the depth and breadth of its van range, with a total of 11 products on display. In addition to core products of Clio Van, Kangoo Van, and panel van versions of their larger siblings, Trafic and Master, two models from the recently-launched Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) range and three conversions are also on show.
Volkswagen Commercial vehicles at the CV Show 2006
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieved its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2005 with a record of 23,065 registrations in the UK. This represents an increase of 11 per cent on the previous year’s figure and early indications suggest this success looks set to continue in 2006.
Ford customers give Transit servicing top marks
Ford has increased its customer satisfaction by 30 per cent and scored an industry high thanks to a new customer service programme initiated by its dedicated commercial vehicle network.
Ford Ranger rises to its 10 year challenge – only the fittest need apply
Wanted: teams of three super-fit people and a good driver. They will be given a Ford Ranger suited to all terrains that will carry their kit; a canoe and special clothing. Two nights’ accommodation at a plush hotel and country club and a weekend’s skills training are also part of the deal.
It’s one for the load – and one for the road!
It’s the van that can handle the road as well as the load! Vauxhall has pulled the wraps off its new Astravan – the latest incarnation of the company’s most established van brand.
Bentley Continental GTC makes its UK debut in style
The Continental GTC, Bentley’s new luxury 2 + 2 convertible, was revealed for the first time in the UK last night at London’s Canary Wharf. Over 200 guests attended an exclusive party at East Wintergarden to celebrate the arrival of Bentley’s latest grand tourer. The Continental GTC completes the Continental family of cars that includes the Continental GT and four-door Continental Flying Spur, delivering phenomenal performance and style with all the excitement of classic open-top Bentley motoring.
F1 drivers travel with Maserati
The official drivers of the Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso teams will travel in style, onboard Maserati GranSports during the 2006 F1 season.
Keep cool – it’s Citroen’s half price air conditioning offer!
Citroen has a launched a special HALF-PRICE air conditioning offer to mark the van business’s big event of the year, the 2006 Commercial Vehicle Show (Birmingham NEC, April 25 – 27). Berlingo Enterprise, Dispatch Enterprise and Relay 1100 Enterprise panel vans ordered by April 30 and registered by May 31 2006 are eligible for the HALF-PRICE air conditioning offer, in addition to any other applicable customer offer.