Car News
Toyota launches new Ecological Plastic
Toyota has developed a new Ecological Plastic that is ready for extensive use in its forthcoming models. Tougher, harder wearing and more shrink resistant than previous bio-plastics, it is the first in the world to be made using bio-PET, which includes a raw material derived from sugar cane.
Eibach Honda CR-Z chassis upgrades - now hugs trees and corners
Respected suspension manufacturer Eibach has launched a new range of suspension and wheel spacer upgrades for Honda’s new ‘green’ machine, The CR-Z.
Toyota and glue Isobar launch ground-breaking film
Toyota is launching a cutting-edge film featuring the latest projection-mapping techniques to showcase the unique Hybrid technology now available inside its new Auris.
Abarth to sponsor Rallycross Superprix event
Abarth Cars UK is returning once again to its motorsport roots with the announcement that it will be one of the title sponsors of the 2010 Rallycross Superprix.
Skoda drives forward new customer promise
Skoda continues to be renowned for offering excellent customer service and so far this year has been named ‘Best Manufacturer’ both in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey, and by the highly respected independent consumer group Which?
Land Rover approves Continental winter tyres
The outstanding performance of Continental’s winter tyres has been underlined by new approvals from Land Rover on the Freelander and Range Rover Sport. Continental, Europe’s leading winter tyre manufacturer, has been approved in sizes; 235/55R19 105H for the Land Rover Freelander and 275/40R20 106V for the Range Rover Sport.
Peugeot endorsed for blue light sales
The National Policing Improvement Agency has awarded preferred supplier status of vehicles and equipment to Peugeot Motor Company in an extensive number of categories including achieving 1st place in the coveted ‘beat car’ category, following a rigorous tender process.
Vauxhall Corsa BSM’s new fleet car
BSM (British School of Motoring), the UK’s most popular driving school, is delighted to announce a major new partnership with another British motoring giant, Vauxhall. In a deal that sees the companies rekindle a previous 18-year relationship, Vauxhall will become the new fleet provider for BSM from March 2011.
LUXGEN7 MPV EV+ shines during AltCar
The 5th Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo, the AltCar Expo, was held on October 1 and 2 at Santa Monica, California.
Record sales for Skoda in September
Skoda Auto continues on its dynamic growth curve, selling 75,790 vehicles in September 2010. This represents its best ever single month sales results, helping to increase worldwide deliveries in the first nine months of 2010 by 12.8 percent for a total of 568,990 units.
7 winners hit the road with Land Rover and Biosphere Expeditions
Land Rover in partnership with the award-wining conservation organisation Biosphere Expeditions are sending seven competition winners (5 from the UK, 1 from Spain and 1 from Italy) on a once-in-a-lifetime conservation and adventure expedition to Namibia, Africa.
Perodua Myvi - new variants available
Perodua introduce two new variants to the Myvi model line up; the Myvi SE and the Myvi Sport. This exciting news also comes with the announcement that the Myvi has recently achieved Euro 5 compliance for both manual and automatic versions.
A new season of art, design & ‘Créative Technologie’ at C_42
Citroen has launched a new season at the company’s international showcase, C_42, featuring a display of exciting models including a new ‘Art Car’ version of Survolt by Francoise Nielly, and Flavio Melchiorre’s personalised Citroen DS3 - winner of the Citroen Créative Awards competition.
Ford Econo Check sets new record at Brands Hatch
Ford has set a new record at Brands Hatch race circuit, in Kent, with the winner of the inaugural Ford Econo Check ‘One Gallon Challenge’ covering 82 miles – 67 laps – on a single gallon of fuel.
Skoda to build International Training Centre in Czech Republic
Skoda Auto continues to invest in the international growth of the brand by laying the foundation stone of an International Training Centre in Kosmonosy, near its Mladá Boleslav headquarters.