Car News
Rolls-Royce names RR4
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name for its new model series which until now has been known as RR4. The name was announced by CEO, Tom Purves at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show.
25 million motorists would support "cash for bangers" scheme
As the country awaits confirmation in Wednesday's Budget that the Government will follow in the footsteps of Germany, France and Italy and introduce a "car scrappage scheme" for older vehicles, new research from uSwitch.com reveals that 25 million motorists (80%) would consider ditching their veteran vehicles for the cash incentive.
21 million drivers have been victims of road rage in the past year
An alarming 58% of motorists have been victims of road rage incidents in the past year, according to new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance.
Seat Leon Cupra and Ibiza FR
SEAT is releasing first details of the forthcoming new Leon Cupra and Ibiza FR, two hot hatches that further strengthen the ‘sporty’ gene which lies at the very core of the dynamic Spanish brand.
DriveTech adds to its awards tally
The wide ranging expertise of Berkshire-based DriveTech in the world of driver education has been recognised once again, this time by the Institute of Traffic Management (ITM).
Reviving car credit market will support new and used car sales
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) believes that Alistair Darling has a very careful balancing act to perform in next week’s Budget when it comes to support for the motor industry.
Multiple Gentex mirror-based features on new Lexus
Gentex Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has announced that it is shipping a number of different auto-dimming mirror variations for the 2010 Lexus RX.
Volkswagen returns to Nürburgring with Scirocco GT24-CNG
At the 24-Hour Race on the Nürburgring on 23/24 May, Volkswagen will field two Scirocco cars with innovative natural gas engines. Following the historic one-two victory at the Dakar Rally in January, which Volkswagen won as the first automobile manufacturer using diesel technology in the event, the Wolfsburg brand is now taking on another technical challenge – the use of EcoFuel engines in the endurance test twice around the clock on the world’s most demanding race track.
Skoda advises customers to spring-clean air conditioning systems
As spring has sprung, Skoda is reminding customers nation-wide of its retailers’ expertise in cleaning air conditioning systems. With the warmer weather that spring brings, drivers start to use their air conditioning more. When unused over the winter months the air conditioning units can become contaminated which can cause an unpleasant smell when switched back on.
Fiesta steals Europe’s top spot as Golf’s crown slips
JATO Dynamics’ monthly analysis of the European new car market is showing, for the first time in a year, the hugely popular Volkswagen Golf has lost its strangle hold as Europe’s most popular model, handing the accolade to Ford’s well received new Fiesta.
More style and technology for Qashqai
Designed, engineered and built in Britain, Nissan's Qashqai and the more recently introduced seven-seat Qashqai+2 offer no-compromise solutions to the varied demands of family motoring.
Electric car manufacturing to come to London
evstores has announced at Britain’s biggest green consumer lifestyle show, UK Aware (ukaware.com) that they have commenced feasibility studies to bring electric car manufacturing to London. The first production vehicles could be rolling off the assembly line before the end of 2010.
IAM backs move to crack down on uninsured drivers
The UK’s estimated two million uninsured drivers face an instant fine should the latest Government proposals go ahead. The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has backed the move, claiming it will protect the vast majority of law abiding motorists - as long as databases are reliable.
Renault-Nissan and LeasePlan to build zero-emission future in Europe
LeasePlan, the European market leader in fleet and vehicle management, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced their collaboration in a partnership for Zero-Emission Mobility, an initiative bringing electric mobility to the global markets.
Bentley proud to drive with the Pageant of Power
Bentley Motors, founding sponsor of last year’s inaugural Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, will be joining this year’s celebrations (July 18-19) with some more unique cars from the company’s illustrious past.