Car News
Mazda sets sales record in Scotland
Mazda's sales in Scotland soared to new heights in September with a record-breaking 1,556 units. This beat the previous best September two years ago and was also a record for a single month, set in March 2007 when Mazda's Scottish dealer network sold almost 1,520 units.
Perfect presents for Hamilton and McRae fans
The humorous motorsport figures and cars made famous by Jim Bamber’s regular cartoons for Autosport and other enthusiast magazines have long been on the gift lists of kids and adults alike. Now the first cars from his new ‘Heroes’ Collection have been launched in time for Christmas.
McLaren MP4-12C inside-out
McLaren Automotive has launched a new website to act as an engaging and informative online showroom for the new MP4-12C. Future customers and McLaren car enthusiasts can view the 12C in detail through an animated ‘explosion’ of the car’s technical features at mclarenautomotive.com.
Audi sets sights on DTM title
The motorsport world will be focusing on France on October 11 with eager anticipation: For the first time, the DTM will visit the legendary French circuit of Dijon-Prenois at which one of the most spectacular Formula 1 races of all time took place exactly 30 years ago.
Nano technology opens new potential in electronics
Microscopic carbon nanotubes a hundred thousand times thinner than a human hair may have the potential to transport electricity faster and over greater distances with minimal loss of energy, according to new research that will be published in Science magazine.
Maserati GranCabrio UK premiere in London
A breathtaking spectacle at London’s Royal Horticultural Halls was put on to greet the arrival of Maserati’s latest creation: the GranCabrio.
New Volkswagen Golf Estate
The new Golf range is extended today with the latest and most practical model: the new Golf Estate. The car is available to order now ahead of the first models arriving in showrooms on 6 November.
Mazda looks to accelerate Police vehicle sales
Demand for Mazda cars from police forces across Britain and Government agencies is accelerating. Currently vehicles are used for covert operations by many of the country’s 42 police forces and some Government agencies, including HM Revenue and Customs.
One L of a result for Joe and the Aveo
A learner driver proved that not all young drivers are reckless and inconsiderate by achieving an impressive fuel economy improvement in the annual MPG Marathon.
More motorists to enjoy owning a new Ford
The advantages of owning a new Ford will be enjoyed by thousands more motorists swapping old for new on the renewed scrappage scheme.
Respect Our Road Workers campaign wins award
The Respect our Road Workers Campaign, developed by the Highways Agency on behalf of the Road Workers’ Safety Forum (RoWSaF), has scooped a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
New Vauxhall Astra at Brands Hatch
The final round of the 2009 British Touring Car Championship, and the manufacturer’s race team, VX Racing’s, swan song, will be the venue for the first UK public appearance of the new Vauxhall Astra.
Collision-free driving by mimicking fish behaviour
In 2008, it was the flight of the bumblebee that inspired Nissan’s Biomimetic Car Robot Drive “BR23C” concept.
Bentley and Vindis in new partnership for Norwich
Bentley Norwich, the famous British car company’s official dealership in East Anglia, has joined the Vindis Group, one of the region’s most successful and well-established motor retailers.
Suzuki wins J D Power Sales Satisfaction in India
Maruti Suzuki in India is pleased to announce their success in the latest J.D Power Asia Pacific Sales Satisfaction Survey; the company moved up six places over 2008 with a score of 800 points; way above the industry average index score.