Car News
Auto Windscreens sponsors Jason Plato in 2009 BTCC
Automotive glazing services provider Auto Windscreens has confirmed its sponsorship of Jason Plato in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
New Apex Jaguar XKRS ready for Silverstone
The new Apex Jaguar XKRS is currently running through final testing in preparation for the first race in the GT3 European Championship at Silverstone on 2nd May.
Duty calls for Fiat’s range of low emissions cars
Company car drivers choosing Fiat’s most popular models are set to benefit from changes announced in the Budget that reward low emissions vehicles with reduced Vehicle Excise Duty.
Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pinin Farina wins best restoration prize
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, once again attracting 50 stunning cars built between the 1920s and 1970s to the grounds of the eponymous Lake Como villa. All of the cars shown were of enormous historical value and either in pristine condition or restored.
Dymond signs for Apex Jaguar
Chris Dymond has been confirmed as a driver for the Apex Motorsport Jaguar XKR in the FIA European GT3 Championship for 2009. Chris raced the Supercharged V8 Jaguar during the second half of the 2008 season, and admits he is ‘smitten’ with the car, and can’t wait for the first race at Silverstone on 2nd May.
Glew makes it four wins from four
Team Pyro’s Phil Glew (Tothill, Lincolnshire) continued his unbeaten record with a pair of victories in rounds three and four of the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April – his fourth win from four races.
Consistent Stoneman leads championship after Thruxton
Alpine Motorsport’s Dean Stoneman moved to the top of the driver standings in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship after a double podium in rounds three and four at Thruxton circuit on 25th/26th April.
Five in a row for Loeb, Elena and Citroen
Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and the Citroen Total World Rally Team made it five wins in a row and a maximum 50 world championship points on the Rally of Argentina over the weekend to extend their lead at the top of the 2009 World Rally Championship to 19 points.
Law change allows motorists to fly the flag
Patriotic motorists are now able to display national flags on their number plates after Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon secured a change in the law.
Aston Martin One-77 wins top design award
At its world debut this weekend, the Aston Martin One-77 has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
VX Racing celebrates podium sweep
VX Racing claimed a podium sweep in the first race of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship event at Thruxton circuit today. Fabrizio Giovanardi led his team mates home with Matt Neal in second place and Andrew Jordan behind in third position.
Scrappage scheme likely to appeal to owners of 1.5m vehicles
With a UK scrappage incentive scheme to help boost the automotive industry to be introduced next month, Experian's analysis highlights its potential impact.
Hundreds of S2000 owners celebrate iconic sportscar
Honda S2000 owners celebrated the iconic roadster's tenth anniversary at the largest multinational S2000 meet, which took place earlier this month.
Motorpoint brings ray of sunshine to cabriolet lovers
Motorists looking to let their hair down this summer with a cabriolet cannot afford to miss the great deals on offer at Motorpoint.
Alcoa to supply wheels for Murciélago LP 670-4 Superveloce
Alcoa Wheel Products has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply lightweight wheels for its Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (SV). The forged alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight and contribute to the SV’s 100kg mass reduction over the standard Murciélago.