Car News

The next Lewis Hamilton of the WRC?
A 13 year old Indonesian schoolboy, called Sean Galael, is attracting the attention of the rallying world, after winning the first two rounds of the KFC Junior Rally Sprint in Indonesia.

Volkswagen scores series of track successes in 2009
Volkswagen has enjoyed an extremely promising start to 2009 on race tracks across the globe, with success in a wide variety of different race formats.

Mazda gives scrappage scheme deals a boost
Mazda UK has welcomed the imminent launch of the Government-backed vehicle scrappage scheme by keeping in place a range of hugely competitive low finance deals that deliver enticing offers to consumers.

New brand identity for Marshal Tyres
The Marshal brand of tyres was established over 25 years ago and is sold in many countries around the world, including Australia, Germany, Italy and the UK – its largest single market. It now has a striking new identity.

Prius recruited for Army service
The British Army has taken delivery of a fleet of 50 Toyota Prius as part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions of gases known to damage the environment.
Auto Windscreens sponsors Mat Jackson in 2009 BTCC
In a deal signed yesterday (14 May), Auto Windscreens is now the proud sponsor of Mat Jackson, the 27-year old 2008 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season runner up.

Get the best of British with Nissan
It’s best to buy British – and there’s no better way to support the British car industry than by taking advantage of Nissan’s great Trade-in deal.
RMIF signs service level agreement for MOT
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is among the signatories to an agreement with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) that sets benchmark standards on services VOSA provides to MOT stations including education, compliance, enforcement and MOT computer issues.

Motorists under pressure to pump-up for the summer
ATS Euromaster is urging motorists to adjust their tyre pressures if they plan to travel with a heavy load this summer, in a season which is expected to see more Briton’s pack their cars for a holiday on home shores than in previous years.
Consumers can avoid poor installations now
For over ten years the Mobile Electronics and Security Federation has provided businesses and individuals involved in the installation of security, entertainment and other enhancement products into motor vehicles, new, used and imported with approvals, qualifications and accreditation.

Toyota Urban Cruiser on sale now
In terms of scale they are poles apart, but at heart the new Urban Cruiser is every bit a true-blooded Toyota as its mighty Land Cruiser stablemate.
Tom Kristensen starts his last DTM season
When the new season starts at Hockenheim on Sunday, Audi driver Tom Kristensen will begin his final DTM spurt: The Dane will leave the DTM after the finale in October to fully concentrate on his big passion, sports car racing.

Citroen scrappage scheme continues with Xsara Picasso
As the Government and other car manufacturers just get started, Citroen has been celebrating successfully delivering its own scrappage trade-in offer since April 1st – weeks before the Government announced its own plans which finally go live on this Monday, 18th May.

Strathclyde Police take on two i800s
Scotland’s largest police force, Strathclyde Police has recently taken delivery of two Hyundai i800s, finished in full police livery.
Toy Collector joins Audi to celebrate marque’s 100th birthday
Toy Collector and Audi are joining up online to celebrate the brand’s centenary with a blog showcasing Audi’s history in model form, and a charity auction that will give bidders a chance to own a strictly-limited 1/18-scale 1935 Audi 225 Front Roadster - among many other fantastic Audi, Auto-Union and DKW miniatures.