Car News
Nissan GT-R achieves new record lap time at Nürburgring
The Nisan GT-R, winner of the 2009 World Performance Car of the Year, has improved its lap time at the renowned Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to 7min 26 seconds 70 on April 23.
Breakdown stops Apex cars from racing in Italy
The Apex GT3 Jaguar will not be taking part in the second round of the FIA GT3 European Championships in Adria, Italy, this weekend. The kyanite blue Jaguar XKRS race car was in transit to the circuit, when the transporter suffered a broken axle in northern France.
Kia announces new partnership with ALD Automotive
Kia Motors UK has launched a new dealer-based contract hire initiative in partnership with ALD Automotive, one of the UK’s leading vehicle leasing specialists, as part of Kia’s ongoing investment in the fleet and corporate market.
Women still intimidated by the used car buying process
Whilst almost half the driving population in the UK are female, less than 20% of the used car history checks completed by HPI, the UK’s leading independent vehicle information specialists, were conducted by women.
Road users deserve better DVLA services
The cash-strapped DVLA needs a more reliable source of funding so that it can provide businesses with the modern, electronic services it has promised.
Toyota to lease over 150 plug-in hybrid vehicles across Europe
Toyota will lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme. Alongside France, Toyota is in discussion with three European countries, including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.
Subaru dealer riding high
Subaru dealer, Europa, today announced it will be the official vehicle sponsors at Chatsworth International Horse Trials this weekend.
TRACKER offers reduced subscription charges to caravan owners
Locks and alarms may not be enough to deter caravan thieves warns TRACKER, the UK leader in stolen vehicle recovery, and with 5000 caravans stolen a year to the value of £45m+, a speedy recovery is essential.
Car buyers back in showrooms thanks to scrappage scheme
‘Consumers have already shown great interest in the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme, with dealers reporting a marked increase in enquiries since the scheme was announced in the Budget in April.
Mondial reports 1.6 billion Euros in sales in 2008
Mondial Assistance has published its financial results for the fiscal year 2008 and reports sales of 1.597 billion Euros, an increase of 8.6% at a constant exchange rate over the 20071 sales figure.
Tesla offer test drives at London Motorexpo
Tesla Motors have confirmed their attendance at the 2009 London Motorexpo and will use the event as the platform for an interactive display of their Tesla Roadster – giving potential UK customers one of the first public opportunities to test drive the most efficient high performance production sports car on the planet.
UK ‘Cash for Bangers’ scheme comes into action
The much anticipated scrappage incentive scheme announced in last month’s Budget will come into action on Monday 18 May, offering owners of cars and small vans over ten years old £2,000 off the price of a new vehicle when scrapping their existing model.
The best drivers gather at Goodwood to entertain the best dads
With Father’s Day just weeks away (Sunday 21 June), Goodwood is encouraging all good sons and daughters to show just how much they appreciate their dad, by treating him to a visit for this year’s Festival of Speed, being held at Goodwood House from 3-5 July.
Why crooks should fear the Car of the Year
Following its crowning glory as 2009 European Car of the Year and the recent launch of the all-new Sports Tourer, it may seem there’s no getting away from the Vauxhall Insignia.
Ferrari contributes to rebuilding the Abruzzo region
Ferrari has announced that it will offering a very special car at the RM Auction due to be held this coming Sunday. The car, the very last F430 to leave the production line towards the end of this year, will be auctioned to raise funds for rebuilding in Abruzzo, central Italy, which was devastated by the earthquake on the 6th of April.