Car News

50 million common-rail systems produced at Bosch

In January this year, Bosch celebrated the anniversary of 50 million common-rail systems produced for diesel engines. Series production for this technology started in 1997 and it has modernised the diesel engine, significantly reducing its impact on the environment.

Daihatsu Terios: Town & country mini-master

With spring in the air, and family day trips and Easter holidays being planned, the recession-busting, five-seat, 4x4 Daihatsu Terios is the perfect vehicle to master a trip through town, a cross-country constitutional or the annual family break.

Kumho wins further accolades from top magazines

For the second year in succession, Kumho tyres took first place in an independent tyre test organised by the respected Russian publication Za Rulem. They also won considerable acclaim in a similarly comprehensive comparison of major tyre brands run by Germany’s ADAC motorwelt.

Beat the doom and gloom with a deal from Volkswagen Finance

There are plenty of reasons to be gloomy about the state of the economy. But there are also some reasons to celebrate. And with the new registration plate upon us, now is really a very good time to buy a car.

Audi R15 TDI: First “second” generation diesel racing sports car

AUDI AG is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to develop a "second" generation diesel racing sports car. Audi aims to underline its supremacy and consolidate its expertise in car technology once more at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the all-new Audi R15 TDI.

Thatcham Security Standards to be adopted in Sweden

Thatcham’s vehicle security experts are tightening the net still further on global vehicle crime with the news that insurers in Sweden have introduced a security ratings system, based on Thatcham’s New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA), a move which begins to show the acceptance of Thatcham’s security criteria in Europe.

VX Racing demonstrates BTCC emissions programme

VX Racing has been working with the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship to introduce a new emissions testing programme designed to reduce CO2 levels of race cars competing in the series.

Audi Group: best-ever vehicle sales and revenue

Despite the already noticeable effects of the financial crisis, Audi Group ended the 2008 fiscal year with yet more record-breaking figures for production, vehicle deliveries, revenue and profit: “With our 13th successive deliveries record, 2008 was the most successful fiscal year in the history of our company.