Car News
Stephane Peterhansel - Lancer Evolution vs. Racing Lancer
In all its different configurations (Sports Saloon, Sportback, Ralliart, and Evolution), the new Lancer family is at the forefront of Mitsubishi Motors’ renewed offensive in the passenger car segment… but with a twist.
Historic motor racing experts aim to restore Allard at Race Retro
A team of historic motoring racing mechanical experts will aim to restore a mid-1940s Allard L Type back to its former glory at Race Retro, held from 13th to 15th March 2009 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.
Race Retro 2009 marvels at fifty years of racing Minis
Race Retro 2009, the international historic motorsport show, will marvel the history of the racing mini as the marquee celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.
Audi is “light” years ahead with world’s first led headlights
The order book opened in Britain for the V10 engined Audi R8 this month (1 January) and with it the German car manufacturer demonstrated another element of its pioneering Vorsprung durch Technik technology.
ABD: Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) and the 29% lie
The relentless over-regulation of drivers and driving continues with the promotion of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) by the Government's farcical 'Motorists' Forum.'
Five years free servicing on Daihatsu Terios
Daihatsu has introduced one of its strongest sales incentives ever with five years free servicing on Terios.
Motorists continue to flout mobile phone laws
A What Car? survey has revealed that 36% of motorists still admit to using a handheld mobile phone while driving their car, with a quarter saying they’ve done so in the past week.
Subaru Ireland introduce new Impreza Boxer diesel range
Subaru Ireland has announced the introduction of the eagerly awaited Impreza Boxer diesel range.
The Porsche Human Performance Centre
It is widely recognised that the most important component of any vehicle is the driver. If the driver is relaxed and focussed, then the stress of a long journey becomes less tiring. If the driver is in turn more alert behind the wheel, they react better to road and traffic conditions. Ultimately, the driver’s overall wellbeing can ensure they arrive at their destination safely, feeling refreshed, and having enjoyed the drive.
Record number of car breakdowns expected 5th January
A combination of cold weather and cost cutting by as many as 3 million motorists is likely to result in a record number of stranded drivers on Monday 5th January 2009, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), a not-for-profit breakdown company.
Lethal rural roads need ‘Intelligent Speed Adaption’ treatment first
Potentially large reductions in road deaths and injuries - thought to be as dramatic as 29 per cent - could result from a widespread adoption of the new ‘Intelligent Speed Adaption’ (ISA) proposals put forward, said the IAM, the UK's largest independent road safety charity.
Surge in car breakdowns expected with the big freeze
Thousands of motorists across the UK are expected to be stranded at home when their vehicles fail to start on Monday 5th of January 2009 – more vehicle breakdowns are expected on Monday than at any other day in the last year, claims a new report.
Renault’s new coupe bags the crowds at Westfield London
Today, in the post-Christmas sales rush, a new crowd-puller joins the throng at London’s newest shopping destination – Westfield London, as Renault’s svelte New Laguna Coupé takes centre-stage at the hottest new addition to the city’s vibrant shopping scene.
Kwik-Fit unveils alternative calendar
Kwik-Fit has announced the launch of its Tyre Wall of Shame calendar 2009. Though not as glamorous as the famous Pirelli Calendar with its exotic locations and beautiful models, the Tyre Wall of Shame is equally compelling, and is the perfect gift in helping keep loved ones safe on the roads next year.
Seat reveals prices for all-new Exeo saloon
Pricing and full specification details for SEAT’s all-new Exeo saloon, released today, confirm that the Spanish upper medium segment contender will be a class leader when it arrives in showrooms next spring.