Car News
New text service to help motorists pick correct top-up oil
Motorists who are unsure which top-up oil to use in their car can now use a special text service to find out – while they wait.
Success for Mountune Racing in SPEED Racing Series
Mountune Racing, a part of the Performance Engineering division of Revolve Technologies, achieved excellent results at this weekend’s round of the SPEED Racing Series in the Snetterton 6 hours race.
McNish to race at Petit Le Mans for Audi
Allan McNish will unexpectedly contest a third race of the year when the Scotsman competes for Audi in the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in America next month (26 Sep).
Summertime, and the driving ain’t easy, says the AA
There's a revealing peril on Britain's roads this August: nearly three-quarters of male AA/Populus panel members say they are distracted by attractive people in other cars and on the street.
Brits could face increased delays Bank Holiday weekend
With most schools returning in early September, this Bank Holiday weekend will be the last chance for millions of families to get away.
Alpine iXA-W407BT touch screen digital media station
Alpine Electronics, the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media stations, today announced that it has launched the iXA-W407BT.
Sportec 400 bhp Stage One upgrade for Audi TT RS
APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a Stage One engine performance upgrade for the new 335 bhp, turbocharged five cylinder Audi TT RS.
Are car dealers getting dumped by savvy onliners?
Whilst some of the biggest car dealer groups have posted a 50% drop in profits in the first half of 2009, pioneering used-car website, Carsite.co.uk, is enjoying a bumper increase in sales, site traffic and sales conversion rates.
Feeling deflated? Time to ‘go nitro’ says Kwik-Fit
Kwik-Fit today launched its Nitrogen tyre inflation service, which it says for just one pound per tyre, could reduce the nation’s fuel bill by a massive £1.2 billion a year.
Fiat’s Blue&Me upgraded with new software and adaptor
Fiat’s innovative Blue&Me system has been upgraded to make the technology even more widely available for mobile phone users and music lovers.
Campaigning Esther passes advanced driving test
Esther Rantzen, the TV presenter and prospective Parliamentary candidate for Luton South, has passed her advance driving test and joined the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Roadworks lifted for August Bank Holiday
The Highways Agency will help people make smoother and more reliable journeys over the August Bank Holiday weekend by suspending or completing more than half of its road projects on motorways and major A roads.
Volvo Cars London invests in future
Following a recent £1.3m investment in refurbishing its North London dealership, Volvo Cars London has also been appointed as the UK’s sole International Customer Sales Division.
Toyota Optimal Drive: Ride a cleaner range
The introduction of Toyota Optimal Drive at the 2008 Paris motor show was a milestone in the development of new powertrain technologies and Toyota has wasted no time in rolling out the concept right across its model range.
Caterham to launch Driver of the Year trophy
One of the best loved names in British motor sport has launched a Driver of the Year trophy to recognise the driver who best combines competitive racing and safe driving.