Car News
Kumho blooms in Holland
Erik Wevers and Jalmar van Weeren fought their Kumho-shod Ford Focus WRC to a famous victory in last weekend’s (September 19/20) Hellendoorn Rally – by far the biggest such event in Holland, which attracts in excess of 80,000 spectators.
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD SE wins Towcar of the Year Award
Volvo has again demonstrated its legendary towcar credentials with another class win at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2010.
Silencer breathes new life into speedway
British motorsport specialist, Prodrive has developed a new exhaust silencer, which should help keep speedway racing alive.
Ford Focus best used small family car
The Ford Focus is winning plaudits as a used vehicle after a decade as the UK's best-selling new car.
Volvo's new automatic braking technology
The next generation of preventive safety technology from Volvo is a groundbreaking function that can detect a pedestrian who has walked out in front of the car, as well as automatically braking to avoid the person at speeds below 15 mph if the driver does not react in time.
Volvo Cars DRIVe Towards Zero
Volvo Cars' vision is to develop cars that are entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide. This vision is called "DRIVe Towards Zero" and steps are continuously taken to reach that vision.
Volvo working towards accident free future
In the quest for a traffic accident free future, Volvo Car Corporation's short-term target is that no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.
Vertu extends partnership with Fiat
One of the largest motor retailers in Britain has been awarded the Fiat car franchise for the first time.
Honda unveils latest mobility device
Honda has unveiled a new experimental personal mobility device that fits comfortably between the rider’s legs to provide 360 degree movement.
Glamour at Renault London West
There was extra glamour at Renault London West recently when the newly-crowned Miss England visited the dealership to collect a stylish convertible which she will drive for the coming year.
Volkswagen Passat named Used Car of the Year
Volkswagen has been honoured with two class victories and the Passat has been named overall Used Car of the Year by What Car? magazine.
Mercedes-Benz Retail become SAF approved
Mercedes-Benz Retail is the latest dealer group to be recognised by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) as SAF Approved following their commitment to raising standards for the benefit of motor finance customers.
Speeding problem cannot be ignored
Detailed road casualty figures demonstrate that speeding is a serious problem on Britain’s roads, particularly among young men, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Holland & Holland Range Rover by Overfinch
Holland & Holland, makers of the world’s finest sporting guns and Overfinch, designers and manufacturers of exclusive Range Rover enhancements, have joined forces to create the ultimate luxury off-roader.
Volkswagen triumphs at Towcar Awards with new Golf
Volkswagen has won the top prize at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, with the sixth-generation Golf, which went on sale in January this year, claiming the £16,000-£20,000 price category as well as the prestigious title of Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010.