Car News
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.
Scrap the scrap scheme argues Motorpoint
Motorpoint is calling on the Government to abandon the car scrappage scheme before it even begins.
Meguiar’s Ultimate Quik Wax
Meguiar’s, the leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, has expanded their popular Ultimate range with the addition of the new Ultimate Quik Wax. The new spray wax formula is the fastest way to create a dazzling, show-car shine in minutes!
Used car price recovery continues
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis reports that the continued upsurge in used car prices and demand has continued into March. At £6,694 the average wholesale used car selling price in March was up 6.4% (£400) when compared with the previous month and was up 0.08% (£5) when compared with March 2008.
Ferrari posts record profits as it prepares for F1 redemption
Ferrari is celebrating a good result even as it prepares to redeem itself on the track at the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.
Skoda welcomes government scrappage scheme
Skoda has welcomed the government’s vehicle scrappage scheme. The scheme, which will replace older, polluting cars with safer, reduced-emissions models, fits perfectly with Skoda’s range of customer-friendly models.
Fleets expert slams scrappage scheme
Government should have backed UK Motor Industry by renewing its own fleet, not launching a scrappage scheme.
FHI develops Subaru Plug-in STELLA Prototype
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of a prototype of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle (EV), which will be introduced this summer in Japan.
Bluecycle motors into fleet sector with Motability Operations
Spearheading an aggressive growth strategy which sees it entering the fleet sector for the first time, leading online salvage business, Bluecycle, has announced a major new contract with Motability Operations, the UK’s largest fleet of new vehicles, following a successful pilot programme over the past six months.
Consumer interest in electric cars strengthens
Following last week’s government announcement of electric car subsidies evstores have confirmed a huge growth in enquiries for their electric MyCar city vehicle.
evstores brings high performance Lithium-ion Tazzari to the UK
evstores has been selected to distribute the Italian-manufactured electric Tazzari ZERO in the UK and Ireland, adding to evstores’ growing range of exciting electric vehicles.
Customers can buy world’s cleanest cabrio with scrappage scheme
Following Chancellor Darling’s recent announcement of a UK vehicle scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz UK has announced its participation, and the world’s lowest-emission cabrio leads the way.
New scrappage scheme already exceeding expectations
The Government's recent launch of the car scrappage scheme appears to be far exceeding expectations, according to findings from car portal BuyYourCar.co.uk.
Aston Martin returns to Nürburgring 24-hour race with V12 Vantage
Aston Martin will return to the starting grid of the legendary Nordschleife for the fourth consecutive year at the 37th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race on 23/24 May 2009 with the new V12 Vantage. Joining the marque’s latest model will be ‘Rose’, the yellow V8 Vantage that was first entered into the race in 2006.
Volkswagen response to car scrappage scheme
The Government has announced in the Budget that there will be a Car Scrappage Scheme which will start in the middle of May.