Car News
Magazine gives advice on staying safe on the road
A new magazine from the Highways Agency is making information and helpful guidelines available to road users who may consider themselves to have a disability.
VX Racing looking to keep it cool at Croft
VX Racing will be looking for cooler British temperatures next weekend as the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) heads to the North Yorkshire circuit of Croft for the fifth round of the series.
Race-bred aluminium callipers launched by Caparo
Caparo AP Braking, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke braking and clutch actuation solutions, has recently unveiled its brand new selection of aluminium callipers, engineered for a wide range of saloon upgrades and race applications.
Fiat produces ten millionth vehicle to take number one in Brazil
Fiat is celebrating in Brazil, with its ten millionth vehicle produced in the Latin American country – all of which is helping to give Fiat more than a quarter of the local market and the number one spot, with 60,628 vehicles sold in May alone.
Mazda announces winners of BAeF Scholarship Scheme
Mazda is pleased to announce the two successful BAeF Scholarship candidates Emily Todd and Ben Thompson as the first beneficiaries of the Mazda sponsored British Aerobatics Foundation (BAeF) Scholarship Scheme.
Eco-design champion Oliver Heath teams up with i MiEV
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that Oliver Heath – TV presenter and eco-design champion – is to drive the design icon all-electric i MiEV at the Revolve Eco-Rally on Monday 8th June.
Zac Goldsmith teams up with Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that Zac Goldsmith – Conservative Party politician, media commentator and environmentalist – is to drive the low CO2 Colt ClearTec at the Revolve Eco-Rally on Monday 8th June.
Renaultsport revs up for 2009 trackday calendar
Renault has a glowing reputation for building great hot hatches with the Mégane Renaultsport R26.R, new Clio Renaultsport 200 and the Twingo Renaultsport 133. However, if you think they’re good on the road, just imagine how entertaining they are on a track.
Wacky Races take to highways as they limber-up for Goodwood
Residents and visitors to Chichester in West Sussex were treated today to a highly unusual scene as eleven Wacky Races vehicles invaded the city centre, under their own steam, in anticipation of their annual outing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 3-5 July.
Michelin tyres help reduce fuel consumption
For the United Nations’ World Environment Day on 5 June in Mexico City, the Michelin Group has prepared a report on savings generated by its most recent car and truck tyre ranges since their launch in 2008.
Carroll Shelby looks back at 1959 Le Mans win with Aston Martin
Fifty years ago, American racing legend Carroll Shelby formed one half of the Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR1 team, together with Englishman Roy Salvadori. In his own words, Shelby describes the historic experience that he defines as the highlight of his racing career.
The JD Power of dreams
Honda has reclaimed second place overall in the JD Power Survey, scoring highly across all four categories - vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, service satisfaction and ownership costs.
Jaguar Jamboree Day
‘Jaguar Jamboree’, the latest exhibition on display in the National Motor Museum showcases the iconic Jaguar marque with a selection of vehicles from its illustrious past.
Janspeed rallies to needs of competition drivers
Janspeed, creators of performance enhancements for competition and road cars, is rallying to the needs of motorsport teams and their drivers following the closure of engine builder Richard Longman’s business.
First car park campsite in London
To encourage the nation’s pursuit for value for money culture, Chevrolet Captiva pitched up London’s first ‘Car Park Campsite’. The open-air site, nine floors up offered breathtaking views of the whole city.