Car News
Prince Michael of Kent sees latest active safety technology
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, the patron of RoadSafe, paid a visit to the Bosch test facility at Boxberg in Germany with Bosch Automotive OE’s UK managing director Hermann Kaess, to see the latest work being undertaken by the company in the area of vehicle safety.
Head off MOT test hassles in 2009 with GM insurance
More than 320,000 owners of Vauxhall, SAAB and Chevrolet cars needing a first MOT Test in 2009 can take the uncertainty out of this sometimes fraught experience and protect their investment with a special insurance scheme. For an annual peace of mind premium of just £75, the scheme covers you against the cost of repair and replacement of an extensive range of parts that fall within the scope of the annual safety and roadworthiness test.
Targeted drink drive campaigns work, says IAM
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has today welcomed news that 9,000 drink drivers were removed from our roads during the festive season.
Teenage racer Liam McMillan enters 2009 BTCC
Teenage racing driver Liam McMillan, 18, will be the youngest competitor in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship, when he contests Britain's most prestigious racing series in a SEAT Toledo S2000.
Mitsubishi Motors sales in Europe
In European markets severely hit by the global financial crisis, Mitsubishi Motors Europe (MME) sales results for calendar year 2008 have both been a consequence of the economic circumstances and a first glimpse at the change-over slowly taking place for the brand
New photovoltaic system for Ferrari
The new photovoltaic system, installed on the roof of Ferrari’s Engine Mechanical Machining facility, was officially unveiled to the world today.
Skoda Limited Edition Octavia vRS
Skoda is introducing the new Limited Edition Octavia vRS which is sure to draw the eye of motorists looking to get even more value for their money.
Dealers clamour to buy used cars, easing decline in values
Despite signs of a continued slowdown in consumer spending, there has been a dramatic rise in volumes of used cars being bought by dealers across the UK over recent weeks, according to EurotaxGlass’s.
Goodwood announces 2009 Breakfast Club dates and themes
Continuing the huge popularity of the Goodwood Breakfast Club, the themes and timings for these Sunday morning special networking events can now be announced for the 2009 season.
Experts highly value Seat’s residuals
More good news for SEAT buyers comes from the residual value experts at CAP Motor Research Ltd, a key provider of used car prices to the motor trade, who have been busy crunching their numbers as the ‘Credit Crunch’ continues to bite.
Subaru’s knowledge ‘top up’
Despite the continuing uncertainty during the current economic climate, Subaru continues to surge ahead with initiatives to keep its network ahead of its competitors.
Jaguar Land Rover unveils new Energy Efficient Academy
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled its new, environmentally advanced, Technical Academy for Jaguar and Land Rover dealer technicians and apprentices.
Ringway Group cuts costs through credit hire & repair
Ringway Group has saved more than £111,000 in non-fault accident management costs on its fleet of 2,000 vehicles in the first 21 months of using Credit Hire and Repair services.
Funding available for MIA Members from UK Government
Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in the UK Government, has written to the MIA’s CEO, Chris Aylett to outline schemes which aim to help some MIA members, and others in the UK motorsport business community, during these difficult times.
Skoda Superb named ‘Car of the Year 2009’ in the Czech Republic
The Skoda Superb has been named ‘Car of the Year 2009’ in the Czech Republic. It won first place in the ‘middle and upper-middle class’ category, beating 42 competitors.