Car News
Avoid congestion and reduce costs with real-time traffic updates
With business budgets stretched to the limit in the recession, fleet managers are feeling the pinch. However, resources are being wasted out on the roads, warns TRACKER, the telematics expert, with fleets wasting time due to traffic delays as something to be overcome, rather than par for the course.
Hyundai take over 17,000 orders under scrappage scheme
Who are the real leaders of the scrappage scheme? We’ll give you some clues – the company’s corporate colour is blue, it has an oval logo and is a major employer in the Essex area. That’s right, it’s Hyundai!
Rolls-Royce confirms Ghost figures
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed headline performance figures for Ghost, their new model which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
AA launches guide to help motorists save money
Transport costs take the greatest share of a family's household spending each week with 13.4% of outgoings spent on transport according to Government figures.
UK car scrappage scheme has wide appeal
Two months on after the launch of the UK car scrappage scheme new research from specialist insurer RIAS highlights almost one million eligible UK motorists would like to use the car scrappage scheme to purchase their next new car, yet only up to 300,000 car sales under the scheme will be available.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive
Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive.
Nissan dealership awarded top accolade
Nissan dealer, J Edgar & Son of Frizington, Cumbria has been awarded the coveted title of Best UK Dealership for Customer Service in the 2009 Nissan Global Nissan Sales and Service Way (NSSW) Awards.
SmartBeam available on new Land Rover models
Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its Automatic High-Beam Assist (SmartBeam) feature for the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 sport utility vehicles. The 2010 models will be available worldwide beginning in late summer 2009.
Campaign to stamp out tired driving
The Fleet Safety Forum, an initiative coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity, is urging companies to tackle the silent killer of driver tiredness in a campaign launched this week.
Toyota Prius sails in on solar power
Toyota has helped make maritime history by shipping its cars across the world on board a ship part-powered by solar energy. The Auriga Leader docked in Long Beach, California earlier this month with new Prius and other Toyota and Lexus models on board, destined for the North American market.
Maserati proudly supports British golfer Justin Rose
As the curtain raises on the 2009 Open Championship at Turnberry, in Scotland, Maserati GB is proud to announce its support of British golfer Justin Rose.
Volvo launches Polestar Performance package
In conjunction with participation at the Brands Hatch round of the WTCC this weekend, Volvo Car UK and Polestar Racing AB have announced a new range of performance upgrades for Volvo road cars.
GKN Driveline’s countertrack technology saves fuel
GKN Driveline’s breakthrough countertrack constant velocity joint (CVJ) technology is exciting the interest of vehicle manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia because of its fuel saving potential.
Jaguar Heritage Museum re-launched
The famous Jaguar museum in Coventry has been re-launched. This follows the renaming of the Trust that owns it and the reopening of the famous gates on Browns Lane to the public.
Meguiar’s confirms first entries for 2009 Club Showcase
The 2009 Meguiar’s Club Showcase, a major feature throughout the duration of the NEC Classic Motor Show from 13-15 November 2009, will once again offer classic car enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the crème de la crème of vehicles from the UK club scene, and will feature 16 entries from a selection of marques.