Car News
Mugen-Power: The year ahead
Now in its second full year of operation, MUGEN EURO Co. Limited is reacting positively to the challenging economic situation now prevailing. The Company intends to build further on the achievements gained with customers and technical partners in 2008,
Real time PDA technology hits the workshop
RTC (Real Time Communications), the UK’s leading specialist aftersales software developer and part of Manheim Retail Services, has introduced a new hand-held PDA-based aftersales inspection system to maximise efficiencies in busy workshops.
Business Secretary visits Ford's expanding engine plant
Ford today welcomed Business Secretary Lord Mandelson to its Bridgend plant, the production location of small economical petrol engines fitted to the UK market-leading Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus.
Apex Motorsport presents prize to GT in Schools Winners
Six girls from Victoria College in Belfast were proclaimed overall winners of the GT in Schools competition for their race car design.
Detroit to offer $335m incentive to battery-makers
The beleaguered Detroit economy received a welcome boost at the Detroit Show when Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm approved new legislation offering incentives to make batteries for electric cars in the state.
Chrysler tries to calm break-up fears
Chrysler held a snap press conference on the Detroit Show's trade day, as senior executives sought to reassure the media that the company was not about to be broken up.
Big three blowout puts Tokyo in further doubt
Several Japanese automakers pulled out of the Detroit Show – and now the Detroit Three have returned the favour, with an announcement that none will attend this year's Tokyo Show in October.
DriveTech achieves City & Guilds accreditation
The highly respected educational awards body, City & Guilds, has officially accredited leading driver assessment and training specialist DriveTech as an approved centre for the delivery of 7300 and 7303 teaching qualifications.
New Volkswagen Golf available for under £200 per month
The sixth generation Golf, which went on sale in the UK last week, is available from Volkswagen Retailers with some attractive offers on Volkswagen Finance Solutions – such as the Golf SE 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS 5dr for £199 per month.
Splash out in the new special edition Citroen C1
Citroen is introducing a nautical new special edition of the best selling sub 110g/km CO2 emitting car in Europe. The C1 Splash will benefit from extra equipment like air conditioning, front electric windows and remote control central locking, as well as two funky new body colours exclusive to Splash.
Turbo Dynamics see in new season at Autosport Show
Turbocharger specialists, Turbo Dynamics (TD) saw in the new motorsport season this month with a presence at the world-renowned Autosport International Racing Car Show.
Mitsubishi’s latest TV ad only to be shown after 9pm watershed
Mitsubishi has never been shy of turning heads. Drive down any street and its distinctive products – like the new L200, Lancer Evolution X or the next generation Colt super mini – are sure to attract admiring glances from pedestrians or other road users.
MB&G launches new fleet contract hire and leasing gap product
Mechanical Breakdown and General Insurance Services Ltd (MB&G) has launched a flexible new fleet GAP product specifically for cars that are leased or on contract hire.
Maserati 250F is voted the greatest racing car ever
Traffic in London’s Pall Mall came to a halt today (Thursday January 15th) when the “world’s greatest racing car” driven by rock legend Nick Mason from Pink Floyd called into the Royal Automobile Club.
Ford used car values rise
Ford’s first closed sale of the New Year attracted 84 Ford dealers and approved buyers to BCA’s Peterborough auction centre to bid on over 230 cars and commercials direct from the manufacturer. A further 25 Live Online bidders also competed for stock via the internet.