Car News
Cooper Tire helps highlight plight of street kids
Cooper Tire is supporting a charity expedition, which is travelling across the world to highlight the plight of children living in poverty.
Young motorists most supportive of safety cameras
Young people have a more positive attitude to safety cameras than older drivers, according to the latest survey of driver opinions on safety cameras from the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Race Retro offers opportunities for motorsport industry
Organiser Live Promotions has announced that Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Race Retro 2010 dates and Alfa Romeo celebrations
Organiser Live Promotions has announced that Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Police line up at 2009 Classic Motor Show
No matter what your age, whether you’re from the Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars or Juliet Bravo generation, there’s bound to be a panda car or jam sandwich which will make you go all nostalgic at the 2009 Classic Motor Show, held from 13-15th November at Birmingham’s NEC. And hopefully, for all the right reasons.
Nearly new cars offer good value for money
Don’t have a car which qualifies for the Government’s Scrappage Scheme? Don’t fret, if you opt to part exchange your old vehicle and buy a nearly new vehicle instead you can save loads more.
Falling ‘head over wheels’ in love
Its official - our hearts really do rule our heads when it comes to our earliest motoring experience, according to a new survey by used car buying website, motors.co.uk, which has revealed over 97 percent of us will never forget our first car with 90 percent rating it more memorable than their first love or first kiss.
Scrappage Scheme must be extended
Glass’s is calling on the Government to extend its Scrappage Scheme at least until next summer in order to avoid a very significant fall in new car sales and a consequent collapse in revenues for car manufacturers and retailers.
Highways Agency campaign against roadside litter
The Highways Agency today launches its summer ‘Bag it Bin it’ campaign, with the support of the AA, the RAC Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Motorists, reminding road users about the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads.
Volvo succeeds in its Congestion Charge challenge
Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles.
New software improves tyre management
A new software option that offers race and tyre engineers the possibility to simultaneously monitor the pressure and temperature of over 240 tyres from a single location has been announced by BERU f1systems.
Harvey takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Snetterton
Tim Harvey scored an emphatic double victory in rounds 11 and 12 of the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Snetterton on Sunday (2 August 2009).
Car colour and model provide insights to owners lifestyle
Over 70% of British motorists state their car does not say anything about them, however a new study reveals a driver’s choice of vehicle is in fact intrinsically linked to both their personality and lifestyle.
Mitsubishi launch new Outlander variants
Mitsubishi Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of two new variants to their versatile Outlander range; the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE, keeping in line with Mitsubishi Motors UK’s benchmark of high level standard specification at aggressive pricing.
Meeting the demand for the Miura
The much-acclaimed Lamborghini Miura Bible by Joe Sackey was first published by Veloce in November 2008. However the entire first print run was sold out in less than four months, leaving a lot of people disappointed. Now reprinted, the book is widely available again.