Car News
New model, new engines and new technologies from Volvo
A new model, new engines and new engine technologies are the key additions to the Volvo range for the 2010 model year, all of which offer enhanced drivability, lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption.
Online tyre shoppers urged to make safety first priority
Motorists shopping for tyres online could be putting their safety at risk by not selecting the most appropriate tyres for their car.
Global Satellite System could fail in 2010
Reports that the Global Satellite System (GPS), overseen by the US Air Force, could fail by 2010 is worrying, but whilst TRACKER believes it is highly unlikely that it will happen, it is ready should the system fail.
Donnelly and Kumho on a roll
Four times Irish Tarmac Champion Eugene Donnelly notched up his third international victory of the season last weekend (May 22-24) by winning Scotland’s ever-popular Jim Clark Memorial Rally.
Prices pegged for new Prius
It’s said that you get what you pay for, but where Toyota’s new full hybrid Prius is concerned, customers enjoy great deal more for the just the same price they would pay for the current model.
Silver Arrows on target for record gathering at Goodwood
In just five weeks time, a record number of legendary pre-War ‘Silver Arrows’ German racers will gather at the Festival of Speed from 3-5 July as part of Goodwood’s celebrations to mark 75 years since the first appearance of the dominant Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz competition cars.
25,000 gather to celebrate the past, present and future of MINI
MINI 50 Camden, MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 unveiled at global party.
GKN Driveline’s ‘Super LSD’ for all-new Mazda3 MPS
GKN Driveline’s Super LSD (Limited Slip Differential), has been chosen for the all-new Mazda3 MPS performance superhatch, which was first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this year.
Garages urged to sign up to Service and Repair Code
Independent garages are being urged to show their commitment to a fair deal for consumers by subscribing to a code of practice on service and repair.
Renault launches Laguna 2010 range
Continuing its inexorable product offensive, Renault has now released UK pricing for the new Laguna 2010 range, ranging from £16,795 to £25,650.
Car-crazy couple opt for motorsport marriage
A motor-mad couple have made their beloved SEAT the centrepiece of their entire wedding. Stephanie Garner and fiancé Peter Janes, both 34, were so in love with their super sporty SEAT Leon Cupra K1 they decided to build their whole wedding around it.
British technology firm lifts the gloom
Torotrak plc, a leading British transmission technology company, is bucking the general economic trend after announcing increased revenues for the fifth consecutive year.
Manufacturers show their metal at London’s Motorexpo
Organisers of the 2009 London Motorexpo have unveiled details of this summer’s Canary Wharf event – which takes place from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June 2009 and is completely free for the public to attend.
Run flat tyres and caravans
Run flat tyres are becoming increasingly more commonplace and the number of vehicles fitted with this type of technology is set to grow. Self supporting run flat tyres to give the product its correct terminology, have specially designed sidewalls designed to provide a run on period following the deflation of a tyre.
New C3 Picasso & Nemo Multispace debut at Mobility Roadshow
Two innovative new vehicles make their Mobility Roadshow debut as part of Citroen’s major display. The new C3 Picasso and Nemo Multispace will further enhance Citroen’s position as one of the UK’s largest and most committed vehicle suppliers to the mobility sector.