Car News
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Bosch join forces on hybrid development
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed on a strategic partnership for diesel hybrid technology. The recently signed agreement calls for Bosch to co-develop, industrialise and supply electric motors and power electronics for PSA Peugeot Citroen’s four-wheel-drive diesel hybrid powertrain.
It's easy being green - at NAIAS
Fisker Automotive, Inc., a green American premium sports car company, today announced that Fisker's first production car, the Fisker KARMA, will be showcased at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit, Michigan, January, 2009.
Mitsubishi takes ‘Best Pick-up’ and ‘Best 4x4 Commercial’ awards
Mitsubishi has once again won two titles at the prestigious What Van? Awards, further highlighting the continued success and appeal of the L200 and Outlander Commercial models.
Mitsubishi seals urban fire and rescue role
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) serves a population of over 707,000 people with an area stretching from the outskirts of London into the Midlands.
Low cost breathalysers don’t work in real-life situations
With the Christmas party season starting, Parker’s is warning anyone thinking of using a do-it-yourself breathalyser to think again or risk losing their license – or worse – their lives.
IAM welcomes decision on MOTs but not all questions answered
The IAM welcomes the Department for Transport ‘s decision and put an end to several years of uncertainty by keeping an annual MoT test, rather than moving to a two-year interval.
KTM takes triple honours in TopGear.com awards
KTM, one of the newest car manufacturers in Europe, celebrated triple honours at the TopGear.com 2008 awards.
New Audi R8 V10 ready for the road (and track)
Audi is sending shockwaves through the sports car establishment yet again with the new R8 V10, a ten-cylinder, 525PS, 196mph evolution of the quattro four-wheel-driven sports car that UK enthusiasts have taken to their hearts.
Citroen rounds out record year with Loeb’s Welsh victory
Sébastien Loeb has claimed victory at Wales Rally GB for the first time in his record-breaking career. Loeb’s performance, along with fellow Citroen driver, Dani Sordo, who placed third, guaranteed Citroen the 2008 Manufacturer’s world title* - adding to the Company’s 2003, 2004 and 2005 titles.
Is it the end of the road for road pricing?
Is it the end of the road for road pricing? Two thirds of motorists say that they would not use proposed high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, according to the AA president addressing The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) seminar on road pricing today (9).
Government comes out against MOT frequency change
‘The Government’s own recommendation that the frequency of the MOT test should not be reduced is very welcome news, and a clear indication that the concerns of the MOT sector have been heeded,’ according to Stephen Coles, Head of MOT Operations for the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Audi’s McNish collects prestigious motorsport awards
Audi ace Allan McNish has collected two prestigious awards in recognition of his brilliant Le Mans 24 Hour race victory this year.
Manheim Auctions and Remarketing awarded OHSAS 18001
Manheim Auctions and Remarketing has successfully retained its leadership position within the vehicle remarketing sector for Health, Safety and Risk Management by being awarded OHSAS 18001 certification for the third consecutive year.
Fiat 500 priced below £8,000 - again!
Fiat’s award-winning 500 city car starts at an on-the-road price of less than £8,000 again – thanks to the Chancellor’s recent cut in the VAT rate.
Formula Renault UK celebrates McLaren Autosport BRDC award
Alexander Sims (Wansford, Peterborough) has been named 2008 McLaren Autosport BRDC award winner, the prize including a Formula One test with World title-winning team McLaren Mercedes in addition to £50,000.