Car News

Affordable ceramic based thermal barrier coating

Zircotec has developed a new lower cost derivative of its high performance ThermoHold based thermal barrier coatings.

Gentex announces first Range Rover SmartBeam program

Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its proprietary Automatic High-Beam Assist (SmartBeam) feature for the 2010 Range Rover. The 2010 model will be available worldwide beginning this summer.

Volkswagen presents concepts of the Golf GTI and new Polo

The Golf GTI and the new Polo are Volkswagen highlights this spring. Both are launching right now, and both are successors to absolute bestsellers. Both are prime examples of affordable automotive dreams.

Rolls-Royce to increase manufacturing workforce by 50%

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is planning to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 per cent. More than 150 new jobs have been created to support the production of the company’s new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

2009 a good time for car owners to cash in

Reports from benchmark industry guides both confirm that used car prices are on the up in 2009. The BCA’s Pulse Report and Glass’s Guide substantiate a continued increase in the value of previously owned vehicles, spelling good news for motorists thinking about selling.

Meguiar’s Convertible and Cabriolet Cleaner & Weatherproofer

Meguiar’s, the leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, has added another 2-stage clean and protect system to their popular Enthusiast range. The Meguiar’s Clean and Weatherproof system has been specially developed for cabriolets and is designed to penetrate, clean and protect canvas, mohair and vinyl ‘soft tops’.

Ford wins three top fleet industry awards

The new Ford Fiesta has scored another triumph, named as Best New Car 2009 at today's Fleet World awards. The highest honour in the commercial vehicle awards also went to Ford as Van Manufacturer of the Year 2009. The honours continued with Transit Connect as Best Small Van.

Toyota Verso hat trick in 2009 Fleet World honours

The new 2009 Toyota Verso continues the winning streak of its predecessor, taking the title of Best Small MPV at the Fleet World Honours awards for the third consecutive year.

Garage users - Motor Codes wants to hear from you!

Motorists are being encouraged to tell Motor Codes Limited about the service they have received at subscribing garages through a new on-line consumer survey at motorindustrycodes.co.uk.

Volvo XC60 named SUV of the Year by Fleet World magazine

The Volvo XC60 crossover has been named ‘SUV of the Year’ at the 2009 Fleet World Honours. This is Volvo's second consecutive appearance on the annual winners’ list, after the XC60's ground-breaking City Safety won the Technology Category last year.

Pete Barber takes maiden victory in European Drift Championship

Drifting hot-shot Pete Barber has won his first event at the ultra-competitive 2009 ‘Need for Speed’ European Drift Championship (EDC).

Lexus LF-A - and then there were two

The Lexus LF-A concept car has never been camera shy, but it has not been seen like this before. Here for the first time is not one, but two of the sleek V10, 500bhp sportcars pictured parked side by side and in race livery ready for this weekend’s Nürburgring 24-hour race.