Car News
A million lives saved since Volvo invented three-point safety belt
More than a million people globally are estimated to have survived a car accident thanks to a 50-year-old invention designed by Volvo – the three-point safety belt.
Don't cry on a hard shoulder this Bank Holiday
You won't have to cry on a motorway hard shoulder this Bank Holiday if you get your car checked before you set out.
Sound and vision at MPH 09
“Gentlemen, start your engines!” – This will be the announcement to eight drivers of the most aspirational supercars at this year’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live now that event organisers have given the green light for the Start Up Area at the annual prestige and performance motor show.
VX Racing takes title fight to Scotland
The Knockhill race circuit in Scotland, hosts the seventh round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship, with VX Racing looking to capitalise on the momentum the team has built after taking three victories from the last four races.
Seatbelt improved by simple add-on device
August 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the three-point seatbelt invented by Volvo. The company estimates over one million lives have been saved worldwide and 35,000 in the UK since 1983.
Stand-out styling for all-new Kia Sorento
Modern, powerful styling with a clear dynamic look differentiates the all-new seven-seater Kia Sorento that makes its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
New look cee’d at Frankurt
Kia’s best-ever selling C-segment car gets a new look at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September and when the car goes on sale in the UK from October 1 a new ECO-dynamics model will be added to the range.
Goodwood to celebrate two iconic sixties minis at Revival
Two of Britain’s ‘mini’ contributions to popular culture and fashion will be celebrated at the Goodwood Revival from 18-20 September in maximum style, as the most iconic and best-loved of British cars – the Mini – celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Calculating the cost of breaking down in Europe
In a bid to save money, many holiday makers will be driving rather than flying over to Europe for their holiday this summer.
Mazda finance team boosts dealer performance
Mazda Europe’s new team of finance experts is helping its dealers manage their money more effectively and taking the manufacturer-dealer relationship into new territory.
Infiniti welcomes the world
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, has launched its first global web portal, Infiniti.com.
Nissan and Sky search for Britain’s Coolest Dad
Nissan has announced a partnership with Sky Motoring to create a bespoke microsite showcasing the Qashqai+2’s search for Britain’s Coolest Dad.
Zytek supplier of Mercedes McLaren KERS system
The Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes team scored their first 2009 season grand prix victory with the KERS-equipped MP4-24, when Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, July 26th.
New Porsche 911 Turbo to debut at Frankfurt Show
Porsche is proud to present a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars; the next generation 911 Turbo.
It’s not all about scrappage
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has seen its registrations take it into the top ten of retail sales improvements in July – and importantly for the brand and the profitability of its dealers, it’s not down to the government’s scrappage incentive scheme.