Car News
All-new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG.
Goodwood to push for zero emission motor sport
Following the recent announcement by the Festival of Speed’s founder Lord March that Goodwood will this year introduce a low emission class to drive up the famous Festival hillclimb, Goodwood is announcing today (1st April) a major push for zero emissions in motor sport.
Army Rugby on the move with Mazda
Mazda UK is supporting the British Army Rugby Union (ARU) with three Mazda5 2.0-litre petrol TS2 automatic models, which Aldershot-based ARU Secretary John Dickens took delivery of this month.
Antonov secures €15m backing from Jianghan Industrial
Antonov, the UK-based vehicle transmission specialist, has strengthened its relationships with the Chongqing and Sichuan governments to create a firmer and broader platform for the possible formation of a joint venture in China to produce its proprietary TX-6 automatic transmission, which has the major innovation of eliminating the traditional torque converter for a more efficient planetary gearbox.
moneysupermarket.com: Fuel duty rise
Commenting on the fuel duty rise coming into force today, Andy Leadbetter, director of insurance at price comparison site, moneysupermarket.com, said: "Motorists and businesses are being hit where it hurts as they face a two pence per litre fuel increase; with further rises expected in 2010, Brits on the road will have to stump up even more for petrol and diesel.
Confused.com: Fuel duty increase
Will Thomas, Head of Motor Insurance at Confused.com, comments on fuel duty increase: "Fuel duty increased by 2 pence per litre today - the second rise since July 2008, despite the fact that Gordon Brown promised not to raise fuel duty for a year. This latest rise will mean that 66 pence of an average litre of fuel will be pocketed by the Treasury.
Porsche posts substantially increased profits
After the first six months of the current 2008/09 business year (August 1, 2009 to January 31, 2009), Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, has posted profits before taxes of EUR 7.34 billion; this compares with EUR 1.66 billion in the same period of the previous year.
Champions want biggest bite at Brands
VX Racing, current BTCC champions, are ready for the opening round of the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship taking place this weekend at the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, ‘the garden of England’.
RAA chooses Experian's AutoCheck
The Retail Automotive Alliance Limited (RAA) has awarded a new three-year contract to Experian for access to its AutoCheck vehicle checking service.
CAP launches new version of Valuation Anywhere
CAP has launched an uprated version of its instant car and van pricing tool Valuation Anywhere. Valuation Anywhere 1.5 offers users instant mileage-adjusted vehicle values and a wealth of other key data via an SMS text message and user-friendly web application.
Calls for Government to fast track scrappage scheme
The demand for green cars is down by over a tenth (16 per cent) since February 2009; despite an overall increase of 58 per cent in online car searches since December 2008, according to figures from Motoring.co.uk.
The not so 'savvy' navs
Did you hear the one about the bouncy castle that was delivered to an old people’s home? This may sound like an April fools prank but it’s actually a true story from a not so savvy Sat Nav user.
Classic cars easy target for thieves
Classic cars don’t have the advantage of today’s modern standard security features, making them an easy and lucrative target for thieves warns TRACKER, the UK leader in stolen vehicle recovery.
Le Mans-winning Speed 8 to star at Silverstone
The 2003 Le Mans-winning Bentley Speed 8 will take to the track at Silverstone with a spectacular demonstration of its power at the 60th Bentley Drivers Club race weekend in August, running on-track on the Saturday of the two-day meeting.
Home Sweet Home? Not for one in ten motorists!
One in ten motorists spend more time in their cars than at home, according to a new study by car insurance specialist Admiral.