Car News
Travis joins list of entertainers at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Building upon the recent unveiling of the first wave of circuit park entertainment, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP) is bringing in alternative rock band Travis.
Mercedes and Norfolkline partnership lowers emissions
Mercedes-Benz UK has enhanced its benchmark import strategy and lowered the operation’s carbon footprint through a new shipping arrangement with Norfolkline.
Volkswagen launches highly efficient Golf models
Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the ‘economy’ range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant.
MUGEN Euro to build Civic Type R prototype
Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.
ATS Euromaster offers free pre-holiday car health check
Drivers planning long distance car journeys over the summer holidays are being urged to prepare with a free vehicle health check designed to help beat the credit-crunch blues and ensure trouble-free holiday motoring.
Great summer deals from Skoda
Skoda has extended a range of offers available across its range until the end of September. Zero per cent finance is available on facelift Octavia and a low rate of 7.9 per cent across the Skoda range with its Solutions product.
Drivers warned of flash floods
As the UK’s heatwave comes to an end, motorists are being warned that the inevitable flash floods after a prolonged dry spell could make driving conditions particularly hazardous.
Vauxhall offers young drivers free insurance on a Corsa SXi
Young drivers can keep an eye on their motoring costs as well as driving one of the most fashionable small cars on the road, thanks to Vauxhall.
Investment in Volvo’s fuel-cell technology to create jobs
In partnership with international corporations Midroc and OCAS, the Swedish Energy Agency and the Volvo Group are investing SEK 200 M (£ 15.7m) in Volvo’s development of fuel cells. The investment will create around 100 new positions in the Gothenburg region within the next three years.
Porsche at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed
With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment.
Nissan 370z puts other coupes in the shade
It’s already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion.
World’s fastest man to drive Insignia at Festival of Speed
World Land Speed Record holder, Andy Green, will be experiencing a different type of thrust this weekend when he drives the all-new, 325hp Vauxhall Insignia VXR up Goodwood’s hillclimb course at the Festival of Speed.
Ford exceeds 12,000 scrappage orders
Ford dealers have taken over 12,000 orders for new cars under the Government's scrappage scheme – rising by about 300 a day.
Omnipack selects ARPRO to cut waste and improve quality
Czech automotive packaging specialist Omnipack is using ARPRO to produce up to 15,000 dunnage trays each year for the country’s thriving automotive industry.
Driven to distraction
Company owners and fleet managers are being urged to change business practices and sack – or severely discipline staff found guilty of breaching the laws on the use of mobile phones while driving.