Car News
Mazda reliability brings success in 24-hour race
This weekend's inaugural Silverstone 24 Hour Endurance Race saw all three Mazda RX-8s complete the round the clock marathon of flat out racing.
Green Flag ready to rescue Britain’s worst celebrity drivers
A leading motoring assistance expert has been called in to support a new live television show for Five. Green Flag Motoring Assistance will provide breakdown recovery services for Britain’s Worst Celebrity Driver, a reality TV programme that follows six celebrities as they make their way from Lands End to John O’Groats in a variety of vehicles.
Skoda Motorsport braces itself for 'McRae Mania'
The Skoda Motorsport World Rally Team returns to gravel for the 12th round of the World Rally Championship, Rally GB (September 15-18) where the Fabia WRC 05 will be driven by the regular crew of Armin Schwarz/Klaus Wicha alongside Britain's Colin McRae/Nicky Grist.
Skoda Octavia vRS – performance and practicality
The Skoda Octavia vRS is a performance car with a difference. With hot-hatch dynamics, class-leading practicality and amazing levels of standard equipment, the new Octavia vRS offers outstanding driving pleasure without the drawbacks usually associated with sports motoring.
Colin McRae prepares to drive Skoda Fabia WRC on Rally GB
Colin McRae/Nicky Grist spent last week in Scotland carrying out intensive tests with the Skoda Motorsport Fabia WRC 05 ahead of Rally GB (September 15-18). During a three-day private test in Clatteringshaws Forest in the south west of Scotland, the 37-year old Scot and his 43-year old Welsh co-driver completed 700kms at the wheel including a marathon 350kms on Tuesday alone, a figure representative of the total stage distance of Britain’s WRC event.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and F430 Challenge unveiled at Frankfurt
The highlights at the Ferrari stand at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show will be the presentation of the 612 Scaglietti Model Year 2006 and the world preview of the F430 Challenge, the 8-cylinder berlinetta-derived competition car that will be taking part in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli from the 2006 season.
Smart crosstown at the Frankfurt motor show
Visitors to this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) will see the world premiere of the Smart crosstown show car, which demonstrates the massive potential of the unique and radical fortwo concept.
The new Volvo C70
The all new Volvo C70 is two cars in one – a coupé and a convertible – with room to seat four adults in comfort. It is also the first of its kind in the premium sector with a three-piece retractable steel roof which, at the press of a button, folds up or down in 30 seconds or less.
Avis is motoring with new Cosworth deal
Avis UK has signed a deal to supply Cosworth Ltd (UK), the motorsport engine manufacturer, with its business rental vehicles.
Motorists warned of the dangers of petrol storage
Zurich is advising motorists fearing demonstrations and nationwide pre-election blockades against storing petrol in their homes.
Mercedes-Benz helps business users save on tax and running costs
Company car drivers of Euro IV specification diesel engines have been enjoying a benefit in kind (BIK) tax saving of three per cent. However, this will stop with the reintroduction of the three per cent diesel surcharge on 1st January 2006. But as hundreds of Mercedes-Benz CDI drivers have found out in the last month alone, this tax rise is one that can be beaten - and with the bonus of complimentary benefits which include Euro IV engine, trim and specification upgrades to a 2006 model Mercedes-Benz.
Cadillac BLS at Frankfurt motor show
The Cadillac global product offensive is gathering momentum as the General Motors premium brand will debut the production Cadillac BLS at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. This new premium mid-size saloon adds another important element to Cadillac’s growing international presence following the launch of the CTS in 2003, the XLR and the SRX in 2004, the STS in 2005, and the recently announced addition of the STS-V and XLR-V.
Citroen dominates Rallye Deutschland
Citroen’s domination of the Rallye Deutschland this weekend saw a 1-2, 1-2 victory for the team in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and Junior WRC events.
Rolls Royce extended wheelbase Phantom to make debut at Frankfurt
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will show the extended wheelbase version of the Phantom for the first time in Germany at this year’s IAA show. The longer model will be complemented by two other Bespoke Phantoms with a range of new features.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti’s start China tour in Shanghai
The first ever tour of China by a car manufacturer, the "Ferrari 15,000 Red Miles", got off to an exciting start in Shanghai this morning. The Tour will see two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis, driven by teams of Chinese and international journalists, cross the length and breadth of this vast country.