Car News
TH!NK and ENER1 launch new joint business stream
The first integrated electric vehicle (EV) drive-train of its kind has been developed by TH!NK (the pioneering Norwegian EV manufacturer), with EnerDel (the US-based lithium-ion battery subsidiary of NASDAQ listed ENER1) being the sole supplier of its industry-leading lithium-ion battery technology.
BSM and Fiat in landmark deal
BSM and Italian car giant Fiat have today announced their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider for BSM (the British School of Motoring), the UK’s most popular driving school.
Don't become another overturned caravan statistic
As the holiday season gets into full swing, make sure your caravan doesn't do the same. ABD spokesman and keen caravanner Paul Biggs offers some safety tips on how to avoid a 'snaking' situation where the caravan swings from side to side.
Ferrari 458 Italia
While it’s true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it’s equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse’s history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range.
Rolls-Royce appoints dealership in Yokohama
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.
Fiat sale success at BCA
Fiat & Alfa-Romeo’s biggest sale of the year was staged at BCA Measham on the 9th July recording a huge success with 200 cars sold netting over £1.5 million of revenue.
Barber on course for top five finish in Drift Championship
Pete Barber, one of the UK’s leading drifters, is having his best season yet – and well ahead of his goal of a top 10 finish for 2009.
Nissan Sunderland Plant wins new engine contract
Nissan’s Sunderland Plant, in partnership with Regional Development Agency One North East, has won a contract to assemble a new petrol engine from next year, securing future engine production on Wearside.
Put Toyota to the test
Lies, damn lies and statistics: everyone knows that you should take figures with a pinch of salt, particularly when it comes to playing up the virtues of product A compared to product B.
‘I-Spy’ most popular game to play on long journeys
With many families getting ready for long journeys in the car, research from Direct Line car insurance has revealed ‘I-Spy' remains the most popular game to play when travelling, beating off stiff competition from game consoles as well as DVD and MP3 players.
Customers can track new Skoda Yeti
Skoda retailers all over the UK are offering customers a unique opportunity to preview Skoda’s new Yeti ahead of its official UK launch in September.
Lexus IS-Force to be reckoned with
Humberside Police have taken delivery of a Lexus IS-F in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime.
£440m funding boost for street lighting
An extra £440 million will be made available to help local authorities modernise their street lighting, Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan announced yesterday.
First hybrid taxi company to open in Scotland
Now it has been agreed by West Lothian Council that the Toyota Prius can be licensed as a private hire vehicle, West Lothian/Edinburgh based Calder Cabs have become the first company in Scotland to run a fleet of hybrid Toyota Prius.
CG-Lock technology announced for Dimora Natalia SLS
The DiMora Motorcar announced today that Lap Belt Cinch, Inc. has become its latest Technology Partner and will provide CG-Lock technology in every Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury car.