Car News
Manheim Auctions wins remarketing contract with Hartwell
Manheim Auctions has won an exclusive remarketing contract with Hartwell PLC for the managed disposal of up to 4,000 vehicles annually through its auction centres in Bristol and Leeds.
All-new Mazda3 5-Door Hatchback
When the first-generation Mazda3 was released, it introduced a level of driving pleasure and a sense of quality which exceeded its class. Five years later, total sales have surpassed 1.8 million units and the Mazda3 has won a total of 90 automobile awards around the globe.
Tyre retailers dig in as recession bites
The tyre retailers trade association, the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), announced the results of a poll of members to gauge the effects of the economic downturn on their businesses.
Alpine launches head units compatible with iPhones and iPods
Alpine Electronics, specialists in mobile media entertainment systems, has announced the launch of its latest range of head units for 2009. The CDE series – CDE-104BTi, CDE-103BT, CDE-102Ri and CDE-101R/RM – consists of four digital media receivers with CD function, iPod and USB control.
New Thorney Astra VXR-R at the sharp end of performance
Twenty years ago, 300bhp was the kind of horsepower only found in the most expensive supercars. Ferrari’s 328 sported 270bhp, the Lamborghini Jalpa had a mere 255bhp, and the Porsche 911 Turbo 296bhp. However, fast forward to the present, and modern tuning means 300bhp is available in a road-going hatchback, a figure unachievable in 1988.
Chewing gum helps steer learner drivers to success
Over half of Brits (57%) struggle to learn to drive, but in a recent study, something as simple as chewing gum managed to help improve the driving skills of 36 learner drivers by an average of 60%.
Porsche pledges £375,000 and a long-term commitment to SKIDZ
Porsche this week celebrated its formal victory in its legal campaign to prevent the introduction of a £25 congestion charge on larger vehicles driving in London by presenting its award of legal costs to Skidz, a charity devoted to training at-risk young people in mechanical skills and maintenance.
Perodua range now even better value
Following the recent change in the rate of VAT, Perodua are delighted to announce that the savings from the 2.5% reduction in VAT are to be passed directly on to Perodua customers.
A1GP’s Adam Carroll for Race of Champions
Adam Carroll’s exploits for the pride of his nation in A1GP World Cup of Motorsport have not gone un-noticed as the A1 Team Ireland driver has been invited to represent his country at the Race of Champions at London’s Wembley Stadium on the 14 December.
GEM Motoring Assist puts the pressure on for free tyre gauges
Road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) is urging all motor manufacturers to include an accurate tyre pressure-measuring device as part of its spare tyre equipment kit.
Vauxhall/Opel Flextreme receives prestigious red dot award
The Flextreme concept car has been recognised by an international jury for its outstanding design and has received the prestigious red dot award in a ceremony in Singapore.
Volkswagen team ready for its toughest ‘Dakar’ test
The world’s greatest motorsporting challenge, the Dakar Rally, switches continents to South America next month after 29 editions of the event in Africa, and four TDI-powered Volkswagen Race Touaregs will be at the Buenos Aires startline on 3 January to help make history.
British drivers are safest in Europe
A Europe-wide ‘Road Behaviour Survey' covering nine countries by swiftcover.com's parent AXA reveals British drivers to be the safest.
BMW and MINI to pass on new Government VAT ruling
BMW UK Ltd is to pass on the full 2.5 per cent reduction in VAT to customers buying a new car. The announcement follows the Government’s 13-month package to drop VAT to 15 per cent. The ruling has an impact on the on-the-road costs of BMW and MINI vehicles and optional equipment pricing.
The new BMW X5 Security
The world’s most advanced fully-armoured SUV has been launched. The new BMW X5 Security offers captains of industry, heads of state and other VIPs the ultimate in go-anywhere protection.