Car News
Alfa Romeo celebrates 99th birthday at Festival of Speed
A year shy of the Italian sporting marque’s 100th birthday, Alfa Romeo will be preparing for next year’s Centenary with an historic hill climb by the first 8C Spider production car to be seen on the move in Britain, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Prodrive celebrates 25 years at Festival of Speed
Prodrive will be displaying and running some of the most iconic cars from its 25 years in motorsport at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Suzuki sizzling summer finance offers
Eligible scrappage scheme cars can be used towards a deposit on selected models with 0% APR
Toyota Prius recycling
Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.
Elektromotive to charge up EVs for Goodwood Hill Climb
This year the Goodwood Festival of Speed (3 to 5 June) will showcase some of the world’s newest and most sophisticated electric cars and motorcycles. To ensure they all remain fully charged for their multiple emissions-free runs up the legendary 1.6-mile hill-climb, Brighton-based Elektromotive is supplying the event organisers with four Elektrobays, the world’s only electric vehicle charging station in widespread day-to-day use.
Auto Windscreens renews pan European supply agreement
Auto Windscreens has renewed its international trading agreement with leading European automotive glazing services companies.
Essex racer to celebrate 18th by racing 520bhp sportscar
What did you do on your 18th birthday? Have a big party with all your mates? Go down the pub for your first (legal) pint with your Dad? Or maybe even invest in your first car, albeit with help from the parents?
Honda teams up with Tour of Britain cycle race
Honda (UK) has become the official car partner for the Tour of Britain, the professional cycle race which attracts over a million spectators each year.
BLOODHOUND SSC showcase at Goodwood Festival of Speed
STP, founder sponsor of the BLOODHOUND SSC 1,000mph World Land Speed Record bid, in co-operation with Goodwood, is hosting a dramatic display at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 3-5.
SPR1 T80 with 236mph plus top speed
Swiss automotive tuner SPORTEC, famed for its ultra high performance SPR1 range of 997 based supercars, is proud to announce the latest addition to its range, the T80.
New £30 million fund for Green Buses
England's bus fleet will be helped to go green thanks to a new £30 million fund to encourage the purchase of low carbon buses.
Hybrid propulsion system makes UK debut on London buses
Bus passengers in East London are the first in the UK to experience a unique form of hybrid power with four of 10 new Optare Tempos equipped with the GM-Allison Hybrid EP-System recently becoming operational.
Honda apprentices steal the show at UK Skills
Honda apprentices dominated at the UK Skills final on 18 June, with two members from the Honda-trained team taking first and second place. UK Skills is a national competition for young technicians that takes place bi-annually and involves a range of industries from automotive to hairdressing.
MOT stations urged to pledge commitment to motorists
The government body responsible for the MOT Scheme in Great Britain, the Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA), has backed the new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, designed to raise the reputation of the motor industry.
2010 Range Rover Sport & Discovery 4 prices announced
Land Rover has announced prices for the new 2010 Range Rover Sport and the new Discovery 4 – on sale in the UK from September 1.