Car News
Hard Rock Cafe – COYS
London’s Old Park Lane came to a standstill today (Friday 3rd March) when the world famous Hard Rock Cafe hosted a preview of Britain’s first rock n’ roll motoring auction, which will be held by COYS in London next week.
Porsche Motorsport around the world
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup: 214 vehicles ready to race - It is the most popular racing vehicle in the world: No other thoroughbred race car is built in such numbers as the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.
Values rise again in used car market
The latest BCA Pulse report for February shows that average used car values have risen for the fourth month running. February 2009 posted a £435 rise against January (up 8.4%), which was itself £300 up on December’s figures.
Honda announces sale of the Honda Racing F1 Team
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the sale of the Honda Racing F1 Team (company name Honda GP, Ltd.) to Ross Brawn, the former Team Principal of Honda Racing F1 Team.
Kumho-shod Subarus finish 1st & 2nd on Rallye Sunseeker
The Kumho-shod Subarus of Will Nicholls/Nick Broom and Roger Duckworth/Mark Broomfield finished first and second respectively on last weekend’s (February 27/28) Bournemouth-based Rallye Sunseeker.
Major role for UK’s Zytek in electric Smart project
There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.
Dacia Dusts down an old name
Dacia, Renault’s Romanian budget brand, launched its first-ever concept car at Geneva, an innovative leisure vehicle that revives the Duster nameplate.
Bag a Bentley at BCA
BCA Newcastle in Whitley Road, Longbenton offers a rare opportunity to buy a used Bentley Continental on Tuesday 10th March.
Subaru Motorsport you can take part in
The 2009 Scooby Sprint Championship is the UK’s first Subaru-only motorsport series. It is open to privateers with standard road cars up to Pro Constructor Teams wielding the UK’s fastest, fire-breathing Imprezas.
Magna Steyr offers shortcut to EV production
As car manufacturers start to feel the economic pinch, they are looking to outsource more and more of their product development work to suppliers. That’s the view of Austrian-based Magna Steyr, best-known for its contract manufacturing for the likes of Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz.
Price rises should fund MOT reminders says IAM
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) wants MOT fee increases to be used to fund reminders to motorists when their MOT is due. The call comes as MOT fees are set to increase for the fifth year running.
£7.75m for a sustainable transport future
A centre to revolutionise the future of UK transport industry was announced today by Transport Minister Andrew Adonis. The £7.75m programme will be based at Imperial College London as well as University College London and the University of Leeds, and will draw on scientific experts from across the country.
Car dealers concerned as economic climate prevails
‘Car dealers are naturally concerned about profitability in the current economic climate, but at the same time some improvements have been made in the relationship with manufacturer partners,’
Reinventing the wheel – where there’s a WILL there’s a way
This neat city car concept hides a secret under the skin, which could help automakers develop lighter and more compact electric cars.
Smashing new plate bargains
There’s never been a better time to buy a new car, says Which? Car in response to new car sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.