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Formula Renault celebrates Mclaren Autosport award winner
Michelin Formula Renault UK Champion Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) has been named the 2009 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner collecting the prize of £50,000 together with a Formula One test with McLaren Mercedes.
Renault-Nissan battery plant site for Portugal
The Renault-Nissan Alliance have announced the location for the planned battery production site in Portugal. The announcement was made in Lisbon by Prime Minister Jose Socrates and Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Design competition showcases the future of urban parking
An international design competition, launched by Nissan, has seen designers from across the world submit their own creatives to showcase their interpretation of the ‘Future of Urban Parking’.
Scorpion release new Focus RS exhaust system
To many petrolheads, there’s nothing finer than a fast Ford. Little wonder then, that the latest Focus RS has proved to be popular with journos and punters alike. But any lovers of the blue oval wanting a little more urgency and volume from their RS may want to consider the latest offering from Scorpion Exhausts.
Dacia Duster rewrites the 4x4 rulebook
The Duster project was born out of the simple premise that a real need existed in the world for an affordable, comfortable and rugged 4x4, a class which is currently not well served.
Ford wins two BBC Top Gear awards
Ford has won two BBC Top Gear awards that recognise the company's prowess at extreme ends of the auto industry spectrum.
GM joins Driving for Better Business campaign
General Motors UK, one of Britain’s leading vehicle manufacturers and car and van retailers, has become the first motor company to join the Government-backed ‘Driving for Better Business’ campaign, which is delivered by RoadSafe.
Volkswagen takes 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has taken a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG. The next important step on the way towards the integrated automotive group with Porsche has therefore been completed, as announced, before the end of the year.
Skoda scoops Top Gear Awards with Yeti and Superb
Skoda is delighted to receive not one but two BBC Top Gear Magazine Awards - for the recently launched Yeti and the class-leading Superb.
Toyota Hilux stronger than ever for 2010
The Toyota Hilux, Europe’s most popular pick-up, has undergone significant revisions for 2010 with improved performance specifications making in-demand models more readily available for customers.
Citroen C4 WRC wins Rally Car of the Year at Autosport Awards
The Citroen C4 WRC has scooped the Rally Car of the Year crown at the prestigious Autosport Awards - for the second year in a row.
Renault launches entry-level rally Twingo
Renaultsport Technologies is expanding its range of rally cars with the introduction of Twingo Renaultsport R2 and Twingo Renaultsport R1.
Scorpion Exhausts release new Nissan 370Z system
Extraction masters Scorpion have released their latest system onto the market. This time it’s the current tuner’s favourite, the new Nissan 370Z.
Honda sponsors COP15 Climate Change Conference
Honda has become one of only four car sponsors of the COP15 Climate Conference, which takes place in Copenhagen from 7-18 December, 2009.
Copenhagen delegates drive 60 British Electric cars
British company, The Electric Car Corporation (ECC), has supplied 60 Citroen C1 ev’ie electric cars to be available for delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this week.