Car News
Audi aims for 50th victory in the DTM
In the 100th year of its existence, another anniversary is coming up for the Audi brand: After Tom Kristensen’s triumph at the Hockenheim season opener, Audi is aiming to clinch its 50th victory in the DTM – in which case the brand with the four rings would pass BMW on the perpetual list of the best contenders in the most popular international touring car series.
British Car Auctions launches Live Online Select
BCA has launched a new and additional programme of Live Online auctions available throughout the country. The new programme, known as Live Online Select, features a broad range of used vehicles and sellers and are held regularly at all of BCA’s UK auction centres.
Staying safe on the road is a family affair, says RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging mums, dads, carers and children to remember road safety is a family affair this half-term.
Aston Martin ready for Nürburgring challenge
Six Aston Martins will be amongst the 180 entrants in the Nürburgring 24 hour race – one of the toughest endurance tests in motorsport – spearheaded by a factory entered version of the British marque’s new V12 Vantage.
Cowboy clampers gunning for Bank Holiday victims
At least 1.2 million British drivers have already had their cars clamped on private land and this weekend the toll is set to rise as unscrupulous operators take advantage of unwary motorists heading for tourist hotspots.
UK's fastest Subarus challenge Prodrive's World Rally Car
Once again, Prodrive will roll their phenomenal WRC2008 Impreza World Rally Car off the transporter in support of Scooby Sprint Championship, Round 2, at Elvington airfield in York this Sunday.
BMW adds new Trackstar On-Demand Mileage Reports System
BMW Group UK has added the new On-Demand Mileage Reporting System from Trafficmaster to the Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking system already available as an accessory option on all BMW and MINI models.
Alpine first double-din iPod digital media station now available
Alpine Electronics, the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, today announced that it has launched the iXA-W404R, its first 2-DIN ScrollView touch control Digital Media Station.
Dealers surprised at selection of cars traded in under scrappage
Car dealers like to think they have seen it all, but even veterans of the industry have raised an eyebrow at the stories coming out of Hyundai dealerships this week as scrappage ‘goes live’.
Tracker scoops security award
TRACKER, the UK leader in Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR), celebrates an award victory as it takes home the highly coveted 2009 Fleet Van World Honours Security Award.
Efficency is the key for independent garages
Independent garages need to manage labour and time as efficiently as possible to take full advantage of increased customer volumes in the current economic climate, according to the RMI’s Independent Garage Association (IGA).
The attack of the clones continues
Despite ongoing warnings of the very real threat of car cloning, leading vehicle information expert HPI believes people are more at risk of buying a cloned car than ever before.
Seat celebrates 12 months as DVLA prize provider
SEAT is celebrating the first anniversary of its remarkably successful association with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) innovative online road tax renewal campaign.
Bigger cars, bigger savings with scrap programmes at Chevrolet
Customers ordering a new family-sized Chevrolet from participating retailers before the end of June are set to benefit from even bigger discounts on top of the £2,000 cash-for-scrap funding announced by the UK government, allowing the company to offer even greater value for money than ever before.
Aston Martin to run three cars at Le Mans 24 Hours
Aston Martin Racing has recruited three new drivers to run a trio of Gulf-liveried LMP1 cars at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which marks the 50th anniversary of Aston Martin’s first victory at La Sarthe in 1959.