Car News
Mazda enters Britcar 24-hour race for the third time
Mazda UK will be entering two Mazda MX-5 2.0i Soft-top Sport Tech production models into the Britcar 24-hour endurance race at Silverstone on 2-3 October 2010.
Meridian to develop high-end sound systems for Range Rover
Meridian Audio, specialist manufacturer of high-end audio and video entertainment equipment, will supply its technologies to the next-generation of premium Range Rover vehicles.
Seat’s a winner with UEFA Europa League
With the group stage of this season’s exciting UEFA Europa League now well under way, and Matchday 2 just around the corner, Spanish car maker SEAT is developing its successful partnership with UEFA as the League’s presenting sponsor.
Chevrolet to serve up a feast at Paris Motor Show
Four world debuts, ground breaking electric technology and a proud display of its racing credentials will make up the mouth-watering Chevrolet presence at the forthcoming Mondial de L'Automobile in Paris on September 30.
Peugeot’s EX1 electric record breaker is faster than a supercar
Peugeot’s long history and know-how concerning electric vehicles was perfectly demonstrated at the Montlhéry circuit in France yesterday, when its EX1 concept car set six new world acceleration records for a vehicle weighing less than 1000kg.
Peugeot EX1 – just electric
To celebrate Peugeot’s 200th anniversary and to highlight the enormous possibilities offered by the use of electric power, Peugeot’s engineers and stylists have created the EX1, a performance car of the future.
New date for International MG Show
Enthusiasts of Britain’s best-loved sports car maker have a new date for the diary as the International MG Show and Spares Day returns to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park on Sunday 20th February 2011. It’s the ideal start to a classic year and brings together all that’s best about the small sports car maker that developed a global fan base.
Renault’s impressive returns at MPG Marathon 2010
While Renault continues to blaze a trail towards electric motoring, it nevertheless continues to improve and refine its current range of both cars and vans when it comes to lowering their environmental impact.
Superchips ECU - TDV6 Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport HSE
The latest 3.0-litre TDV6 variants of the Land Rover Discovery 4 and the Range Rover Sport HSE can now enjoy extra performance and refinement thanks to the ECU tuning skills of Superchips Ltd.
Range Rover Evoque – the most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever
The all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on the 30th September 2010.
RCM Impreza timing kits - tighten your belt
Current Time Attack Champions Roger Clark Motorsport have provided the perfect solution to Impreza owners of all years looking maintain optimum performance without breaking the bank.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost adds spirit to second sale
Having recently consigned a tribute to the Ghostbusters vehicle, Historics is also offering auction-goers an opportunity to capture a Ghost; a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca poised to appear at the forthcoming sale at Brooklands on Saturday, 25th September.
Mazda proves its efficiency
Entering a two-car team of last year’s winning Mazda3 MPS for Reg Burnard and a Mazda6 2.0-litre Estate car for Iain Robertson (2009 MPG ‘Percentage Improvement’ Champion), Mazda proved that its models continue to achieve outstanding fuel efficiency in even the most testing of conditions.
Drivers toast successful Goodwood Revival for Porsche Classic
Porsche Classic made its debut at the 2010 Goodwood Revival, September 17-19, and a star turn-out of drivers who raced for the Stuttgart marque visited the Porsche exhibit on the Saturday afternoon to toast a successful inaugural weekend for Porsche at the evocative Sussex race circuit.
Chevrolet Volt batteries could enable renewable energy solutions
General Motors and ABB Group will work together to develop pilot projects for re-using the batteries from the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle, examining whether the batteries may be a source for renewable energy that could improve the effectiveness of wind and solar power generation.