Car News
‘Greying car population’ set to cause a headache for motorists
As the UK population ages, so too does its vehicle car park, leaving owners with the prospect of mounting repair costs.
Conders garage joins forces with Daihatsu
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its dealer network in Peterborough with the appointment of Conders Garage.
Has the world’s last flying Vulcan made its final flight?
Only the further generosity of aircraft enthusiasts or major private or corporate sponsorship can now save the brave ‘Vulcan to the Sky’ project from 11th hour failure.
Mitsubishi to withdraw from Dakar Rally and cross-country races
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced their decision to withdraw from the Dakar Rally, the Dakar Series and all cross-country rallies.
The smart way from London to Edinburgh
The ASA have ruled in favour of smart, the iconic automotive brand, by supporting the brand’s London to Edinburgh television advertisement.
V12 Vantage: Aston Martin’s most exhilarating sports car
Aston Martin will present the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 95-year history at the Geneva motor show on 3rd March. Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage will feature a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds.
Volkswagen presents a new world of efficiency
BlueMotionTechnologies bundles Volkswagen’s best environmental technologies of today to fulfill the automotive aspirations of tomorrow.
Alaska rolls out the new Advanced Wheel Brush
Scandinavia’s leading car care product specialist, Alaska, has announced the launch of the new Advanced Wheel Brush. Following the successful launch of the Activebrush range, Alaska has reinvented the wheel brush.
Santa Pod Raceway and Turbo Dynamics
Situated in Wellingborough, Northants Santa Pod Raceway is a popular destination for motorsport fans and attracts people of all ages to its central location in England. Known to be the home of European Drag Racing, Santa Pod is suitably sponsored by one of the world’s leading turbocharger companies, Turbo Dynamics.
Singapore GP circuit fine-tuned to increase overtaking
The Marina Bay circuit, home to the FORMULA 1 Singapore Grand Prix will be fine-tuned for the 2009 event.
Virtual CD changer functionality simplifies in car music selection
A human machine interface (HMI) that simulates a traditional CD changer interface to simplify music selection is being developed by Alpine Electronics. The functionality makes it easier to sort music files into virtual CDs with corresponding buttons.
Snow lessons - be prepared says AA
Now that the snow has settled the AA says that there are lessons to be learnt from the transport chaos on Monday.
BVRLA rejects VOSA test fee proposals
The BVRLA has called on VOSA to abandon its plans to raise millions by introducing punitive test fee increases for commercial vehicle operators already struggling through a crippling recession.
ARPRO can save 16 million tonnes CO2
ARPRO has achieved excellent environmental results in an independent life cycle assessment. The assessment calculates a comparative CO2 (global warming potential) figure for the production of an ARPRO seat core, and results show that ARPRO delivers an environmental benefit twelve times that of its impact.
Honda voted best for customer service
Honda (UK) has been voted the top car company for customer service, by a judging panel of 24,000 consumers.