Car News
Bosch gains Supplier of the Year award
One of the UK’s leading automotive technical publications, Vehicle Dynamics International, has instigated a brand new awards scheme and has selected Bosch to receive the first Supplier of the Year Award for the company’s ground breaking work in the area of chassis systems development.
Loeb takes 49th WRC victory with Norway win
Sébastien Loeb claimed his 49th World Rally Championship victory in Norway at the weekend as he won a thrilling battle with rival Mikko Hirvonen.
Scrappage scheme needed to boost vehicle market demand
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reiterated its call for a scrappage incentive scheme to boost the new vehicle market at a European seminar held in Brussels today (16 February 2009).
Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Weekend will be hard to beat
Get in Pole Position this weekend for some great offers from Mercedes-Benz. With the start of the Formula One season less than a month away Mercedes-Benz Retailers are hosting a Grand Prix weekend on the 21-22 February. The exceptional offers available will be as hard to beat as the current World Champion, Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.
Michelin Energy Saver fitted to the new Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i
The Michelin Energy Saver will be the only tyre fitted on future models of the Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i. The tyre contributes to the low environmental impact of the new Toyota, which is scheduled for launch in early 2009, by reducing fuel consumption by 0.2 litres per 100 km and consequently, CO2 emissions by 4 grams per km.
European new car sales down by 26% in January
JATO Dynamics reports that the European new car market is showing no signs of recovery as sales plunge to 26% less than the same month a year ago, a loss of 335,364 vehicles to a total of monthly total of 954,234 units.
No. 1 in segment, Flex7 & 5% cashback: Zafira’s got it all figured
Like most design classics, once we’ve been wowed by their style and innovation, it’s all too easy to forget why we loved them in the first place. Ten years ago, we were blown away by the first generation Vauxhall Zafira’s clever Flex7 seating, allowing it to be transformed from a capacious load-lugger to seven-seater people carrier in a matter of seconds.
Fiat 500C makes international public debut at Geneva
A worldwide preview of the new Fiat 500C will be taking place at the Geneva Motor Show in early March, before its launch throughout Europe in the spring.
Rolls-Royce product update to model year 2009
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce details of a product update to the 2009 model year Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase. Building on a successful sales year in 2008, the phased introduction of a number of subtle model year enhancements will reinforce Phantom’s position as the pinnacle product of the super luxury segment.
Corsa supports fire investigation and prevention work in Cheshire
A fleet of 25 Vauxhall Corsas purchased by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are supporting vital fire investigation and safety work across the County and in the Boroughs of Halton and Warrington.
Estate of the economy
Chevrolet is planning to steal a march on rivals by making March a steal – and the big news is that the capacious Lacetti Station Wagon – even on a brand new ‘09’ registration plate – is set to benefit from a saving of over £2,600.
Call for global collaboration on occupational road risk
There is massive scope for co-ordinated global action to reduce the number of people killed and injured when they are driving for work, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will tell an international conference.
Bug and Spider unearthed in Berkshire Garage
A bug and a spider would not normally feature high-up on a petrolhead’s wish list when thinking about the contents of a dream garage. However, when the ‘wildlife’ in question turns out to be a 1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport and 1956 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America things take on a different complexion.
Infiniti: Dialling up the music and the information at Geneva
Infiniti’s new and advanced in-car information and entertainment system for its European range will be launched at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. It will first become available in the new G37 Convertible which receives its European debut on the same occasion.
Infiniti comes to Rome
Infiniti has now arrived in the beautiful Italian capital of Rome. The ‘Infiniti Centre Roma’ is the 15th store to be opened by Infiniti Europe since its launch across the continent began last October.