Car News
Honda’s new CEO confirms production of CR-Z hybrid
Honda’s new CEO, Takanobu Ito has announced plans to begin sales of the CR-Zsports hybrid model in Japan in February 2010. The start date for UK sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009.
On the buses for the OB bash – Vauxhall Heritage Centre
You wait ages for a bus to turn up, and then 30 turn up all at once! Or at least that’s what Tim Wootton hopes – as the man behind the bedfordob.com website and organiser of the OB Get-Together, Buckinghamshire-based Tim is looking to get a record number of OB buses and coaches together to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the most iconic vehicles of the 20th century.
Five wins from five races for Clark at Croft
Runaway Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship leader Kieren Clark (Royston) continued his stunning momentum at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire over the weekend, 11th/12th July, with two flawless race victories during rounds four and five of the 2009 campaign.
Jaguar selects Salon Prive for new XJ public debut
Visitors to this year’s Salon Prive, 22-24 July, will be the first members of the public to see Jaguar’s stunning, all-new XJ model, just two weeks after its global unveiling.
Ferrari Store opens at Nurburgring circuit
The first Ferrari Store in Germany was officially inaugurated today at a very special location: the Nurburgring, which nestles in the gentle Eifel hills and provides the fascinating venue for the German Grand Prix.
All Ford repairers back industry code
Every official Ford workshop has signed up to the new Motor Industry Code of Practice which guarantees the standard of service and repair work carried out.
Bethell drives forward road safety champion status
A ‘pain and gain’ ethos to encourage employees to maintain the highest standards of road safety as part of their culture has been introduced at Bethell Group, the most recent organisation to become a ‘business champion’ under the Government’s ‘Driving for Better Business’ campaign.
Isuzu appoint new Suffolk dealer
Isuzu’s plans to expand its dealer network representation in the Suffolk area moved forward this month with the appointment of new dealer, Jeffries of Bacton.
Do you know your options when it comes to accident repair?
Fortunately for most drivers, the biggest headache facing them after a road accident is not a trip to the local A&E but the issue of getting their vehicle returned to its pre-accident condition and back on the road.
Driver appeal and comfort hallmarks of new Astra’s chassis
The upcoming Vauxhall Astra, which will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, will not only feature a longer wheelbase and wider tracks for improved stability and ride comfort, but also a cleverly positioned Watts link rear suspension system that is set to offer drivers class-leading handling and ride comfort.
The new General Motors Company launches
The new General Motors Company began operations today with a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet, and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything the new GM does.
Sir Stirling Moss Trophy
The brand-new ‘Autodromo Internacional do Algarve’ race circuit, finished late last year and now in its first full year of use, will play host to a very special race at the Algarve Historic Festival on October 16-18 2009.
Doors open at Nissan Sportscars Shop
When you go looking for mystical motor sports sites, you are sure to wind up in the volcanic landscape of the Eifel mountain range sooner or later.
Mazda takes to the road with Murco Petroleum
Motorworld Oxford has delivered its final consignment of Mazda BT-50s to the Murco Petroleum Ltd fleet in Milford Haven, meaning that the Mazda dealer in Botley Road is now supplying almost half the vehicles operated by the oil company.
Inspirational Mazda dealer wins top award
Mazda Romford dealer principal Amarjit Shokar has won the coveted Motor Trader Dealer Principal of the Year Award. Described by the leading dealer newspaper as “clearly the inspirational figurehead” Amarjit took control of the business in early 2007.