Car News
Multi-million pound car park at Pistonheads Show
Some of the world’s most exotic supercars, worth the national debt of a small country, will be on display at the PistonHeads Show next month to make visitors drool; and that’s just in the Members’ Car Display! The PistonHeads Show is part of the Autosport International Show, which takes place from 8-11 January 2009 at the Birmingham NEC.
Software toolkit for validating MOST architecture components
A software toolkit that allows in car infotainment suppliers to validate their hardware independently of the other system components, has been developed by Alpine Electronics.
Infra red sensor provides accurate tyre carcass temperature
High accuracy and high resolution IR sensor critical for optimising vehicle set up and tyre performance in the wake of restricted testing.
Peterhansel and Roma firmly in contention
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart’s team director Dominique Serieys insists that he is not watching the leader board through the opening three or four days of the 2009 Dakar Rally.
TomTom goes LIVE at Autosport 2009
TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, will be showcasing its entire car navigation range at Autosport International (NEC, 8-11 January 2009, stand number 18274).
Kia ends year as a winner in depressed market
Kia Motors (UK) Limited ended 2008 with a total new car sales figure of 31,323 - an increase of more than six per cent over 2007 despite the economic downturn that has plagued the UK market.
TRL wins West Midlands Urban Traffic Management Control Project
As part of the development and operational support programme for the rollout and installation of the West Midlands Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Major Transport Scheme, TRL has been appointed to undertake monitoring and evaluation of the process and to provide decision support tools.
Motorists shun sub-zero survival kit
Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research from Kwik-Fit finds that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads over the coming days.
Lexus signs new three-year contract with Portfolio
Lexus GB has signed a new three-year contract with Portfolio, the UK’s leading provider of dealer showroom and online retail marketing services and part of the Manheim Retail Services, continuing a successful three year relationship.
Average used car values improved in December
Average used car values improved for the second month running in December, but remain well behind where they were a year ago when the financial crisis was beginning to unfold, according to BCA’s latest Pulse report.
New Bentley Continental GTC Speed and GTC
Since its debut in 2006, the Continental GTC has enjoyed sales success in over 50 countries across the globe, attracting younger buyers to the Bentley marque. Customers are attracted to its sleek design, interior craftsmanship, refined performance and agile handling.
Restored Manchester-built Model A Ford reflects company heritage
Launched in America during December 1927, on the back of one of the biggest advertising campaigns the world had ever seen, the Ford Model A was an outstanding automotive success, with more than five million built by the time production ceased.
Bosch launch new KTS 340 model for 2009
The most recent addition to Bosch’s industry leading KTS range – the KTS 340 will be available from January 2009.
REVA announces lithium-ion electric car and fast charge station
Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion.
Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo to debut in China
Porsche will be presenting the new Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in China from 20 - 28 April. The unique, four-door Gran Turismo will be making its world debut at a press conference on 19 April prior to entering the market in late summer.