Car News
Car dealers still taking customers for a ride
Car dealers' reputation for sharp practices could be justified, says Which? - despite new regulations designed to stamp out misleading sales tactics.
Autogas increases LPG availability
Autogas, the leading automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, has announced an increase in the number of outlets providing LPG.
NAIAS hosts 53 product unveilings to international audience
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) closed its doors Sunday, Jan. 25 after hosting more than 650,000 people, including nearly 5,500 journalists from more than 40 countries. Sunday alone played host to the largest attendance figure of public days with more than 92,000 people.
Mitsubishi Motors : World economy forces down production
Mitsubishi Motors announces production, sales and export figures for December 2008 and calendar year 2008.
Successful Monte Carlo Rally Premiere for Skoda Motorsport Team
The Skoda Motorsport factory team entered two Fabia Super 2000 racing cars in this season's first IRC event, beginning a new stage in Skoda’s Fabia Super 2000 project after nearly two years of development work.
Government plans to boost training funding for automotive sector
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail sector has today (28 January) welcomed the news from the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) that automotive employers will be able to access high quality skills support and increased funding via the Train to Gain scheme.
First aftermarket parts through new joint certification scheme
A week of rigorous testing at Thatcham’s research centre has resulted in the first aftermarket parts being successfully certified under Thatcham and TÜV Rheinland’s new joint parts certification scheme.
Bentley to reveal its fastest production car ever at Geneva Show
On March 3rd at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show, Bentley will reveal its fastest, most powerful production car ever.
Nissan production, sales and export for December and 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has announced its sales, production and export results for December and the calendar year 2008.
Group Lotus welcomes support for motor industry
Group Lotus plc welcomes the government’s investment boost into green and low carbon vehicle projects in addition to increasing the funding for training of employees in the motor industry.
Audi What Car? Thatcham Security Award winners
Audi were announced as the What Car?/Thatcham Security Award winners for the second year running at last week's prestigious What Car? annual 'Car of the Year' awards.
New Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is UK's greenest family car
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic has arrived in dealership showrooms with a growing order bank in place for what is the UK's greenest family car, according to independent analysts.
All-new Ford Ka comes with low cost of ownership
Ford's new Ka is now on sale with lower insurance groups across the range, which, together with significantly improved residual values, offers customers minimised cost of ownership.
Happy camping in 2009 with Haven and Thule promotion
Thule, the world’s largest manufacturer of roof boxes and accessories have teamed up with Haven, the UK caravan and camping holiday specialist, to launch a promotion giving all Thule customers up to half price off Haven breaks.
Watch full length movies stored on your iPod in your car
Alpine Electronics, specialists in mobile media entertainment systems, announces the launch of the KCE-425i, a powerful little black box which enables you to update your current mobile media station in your car so you can watch movies stored on your iPod.