Car News
Successful launch for Thatcham infoView
Thatcham launched their new infoView service last week, kicking off their first 8 session ‘webinar’ series with an intriguing panel discussion on ‘Kitemark – Right First Time’.
New carbon composite process eliminates lacquer coat
Automotive technology and specialist manufacturing company, Prodrive, has developed an answer to the problem of lacquer deterioration on visible carbon composite components – eliminate the lacquer completely.
Used car market steady at half-year point
BCA’s Pulse report for June shows that average used car values are continuing to rise - but in smaller increments - despite the continued long-term economic gloom that is affecting many other retail, industry and service sectors.
Ford Ka soundtrack released by popular demand
After requests by thousands of viewers, Universal Records, in collaboration with Ford is releasing the exclusive music track composed for its recent Ka European TV campaign.
Hodgetts takes double at memorable World Series weekend
Mardi Gras Motorsport’s Stefan Hodgetts (Redditch) produced two superb drives in front of a record breaking World Series crowd to secure a double victory during two action-packed rounds (11 and 12) of the 2009 ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.
Scott secures maiden victory at record breaking WSbR
In front of a record breaking World Series by Renault crowd, CRS Racing’s Josh Scott (Milton Keynes) secured his first win of the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship during rounds 11 and 12 at Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on Sunday, 5th July.
Record crowds enjoy World Series by Renault at Silverstone
A record breaking total crowd of 135,000, including a staggering 85,000 spectators on Sunday alone, enjoyed a thrilling weekend of free motorsport action as World Series by Renault returned to Silverstone Grand Prix circuit on 4th/5th July.
Production milestone for Mitsubishi
Just a year after celebrating its 40th anniversary, the plant known today as “NedCar” celebrates another milestone with the 1,000,000th Mitsubishi car, a Colt ClearTec, to roll off the line in a facility with less waste, reduced emissions and a cleaner environment.
Classic car owners urged to be vigilant
Footman James is urging classic vehicle owners to be extra vigilant after theft claims rose by 32 per cent in June.
Fastest man on earth drives fastest Jaguar ever at Goodwood
Wing Commander Andy Green OBE - the fastest man on earth and the World Land Speed Record Holder – drove up Goodwood's famous hill in Jaguar's fastest car ever, the XFR Prototype that recorded 225.675mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats towards the end of last year.
SsangYong bucks sales trend for third consecutive month
For the third month in succession, SsangYong bucked the downturn in the UK car market in June with a sales increase over the same month last year of 136.17 per cent.
Ford year-on-year sales up for first time in 11 months
Ford new car sales last month beat those of a year ago – signalling the positive impact of the Government's scrappage scheme and the appeal of the UK market leader's latest model range.
Beaulieu International Autojumble
Beaulieu’s most famous event, the International Autojumble, taking place on the 12th and 13th September, is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic!
Porsche sets new Guinness World Record at Goodwood
A remarkable demonstration of grit and determination at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ended in success on Sunday July 5 when a team of athletes supported by Porsche set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered in 48 hours by 12 runners using a single treadmill – smashing the previous record by over 40 miles.
Free MOT check list and how to save on car repairs
Around one-in-three vehicles fail the annual MOT according to VOSA, the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency.