Car News
Revised Doblo range in UK
A new Fiat Doblo range has just gone on sale in the UK, featuring extensively revised styling, further interior refinement, upgraded specifications, improved functionality and significant performance enhancements achieved through the most comprehensive engine range available in its category.
Revised Fiat Doblo Cargo van range in UK
Recently voted International Van of the Year 2006 by a jury of specialist Light Commercial Vehicle journalists from 19 countries, the new Fiat Doblo Cargo has just gone on sale in the UK.
Teifi Timber order UK’s first new generation Volvo FH
Carmarthenshire-based Teifi Timber Products Ltd are the first company to order one of Volvo’s new generation 13-litre FH lorries, with delivery due for mid January 2006.
A commercial success – in more ways than one
Sales of Vauxhall vans have broken the 50,000 barrier for the first time.
World Touring Cars to battle at Brands
Brands Hatch has added another world-class motorsport event to its calendar for 2006 with the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) joining the grid for the next three years.
Audi diesel sportscar at Le Mans
Audi will become the world’s first car manufacturer to fight for overall victory with a diesel-engined sportscar in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The Audi R10 was unveiled in Paris today (13 December) with the German prestige car maker aiming for its new "open-top" sportscar to continue in the wheeltracks of its ultra-successful predecessor.
Hyundai kicks off World Cup 2006 support
In its first role as an official partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Hyundai provided the cars for the eagerly awaited Final Draw in Leipzig.
Nigel Mansell to groom future F1 stars
BMW UK Ltd today extended its commitment to Formula BMW with the announcement of an exclusive partnership with Formula One legend Nigel Mansell, who is set to join the Formula BMW UK Championship as ambassador and help groom future F1 stars, including his two sons Greg (17) and Leo (21).
ReMIT apprenticeships: a win for young people and for businesses
A second wave of Retail Motor Industry Training (ReMIT) apprentices are setting a hot pace in their careers by joining the prestigious ranks of Ferrari, under the Ferrari Modern Apprenticeship scheme.
Tesco calls for fairness and equality in motor insurance industry
Tesco Car Insurance today calls on every motor insurer to take notice of the forthcoming Civil Partnerships Act and ensure they treat same sex couples fairly by offering the same discounts currently enjoyed by married couples.
Jeep launches 2006 Cherokee with the ultimate on-road traction system
Jeep has twinned ESP technology with its already proven 4x4 capability to create the ultimate on-road traction system on the new 2006 Jeep Cherokee.
KIA Sidewinder hits L.A
U.S. based Kia Designer, Marc Mainville, enters his radical sketch for the Kia Sidewinder concept into the Los Angeles Automotive Show design contest.
New Year … New Car?
Out with the old and in with the new! To remind yourself that it is indeed a New Year, it sometimes helps to do something different. You could have a clearout of old things, or join a gym, but why not buy a new car?
Blaupunkt’s new TravelPilot Lucca MP3
Blaupunkt has developed the next generation in hand held mobile navigational technology with its TravelPilot Lucca MP3. Designed to sit comfortably in your hand, the Lucca MP3 combines a MP3/WMA music centre with a photo-viewer and dynamic GPS navigation providing advanced 3D viewing for precise guidance through the UK, Ireland and main European routes.
Citroen’s added value, air-conditioned, fully insured offers for the festive season!
For real value, and now with low cost air-conditioning and free insurance, then a Citroen dealer is the place to go this December. Citroen’s latest special package of commercial vehicle offers is yet another first for the Company, with half price air-conditioning on all Berlingo Enterprise, Dispatch Enterprise and Relay 1100 Enterprise panel vans, alongside a unique free insurance package that is available on all Berlingo 1.9D panel vans and Dispatch 1.9D Enterprise panel vans.