Car News
Jetta TDI Clean Diesel named 2009 Green Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel has been honoured at the Los Angeles Motor Show by the Green Car Journal, being crowned ‘2009 Green Car of the Year’.
Lotus Design Calendar 2009
The latest Lotus Design limited edition calendar is now available and hints at a design language of the future.
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show is a sell-out!
The automobile industry will be fully represented at the next Geneva International Motor Show in the spring of 2009. The organizers of the Show are delighted that all of the major automobile manufacturers will be exhibiting in spite of the alarming developments in the industry during the past few weeks.
SsangYong Santa cuts prices in run-up to Christmas
The chancellor’s VAT cut this week hasn’t gone far enough for SsangYong. So the South Korean maker of Kyron, Rexton and Rodius passenger cars and light commercials is cutting prices by fiveper cent from this Monday, December 1 – just in time for Christmas.
Lewis’s last lap at Mercedes-Benz World
As one Lewis sped his way to F1 victory, another has retired from the tarmac. Brooklands veteran, 92 year old Lewis Elgood, recently returned to the historic site to watch his granddaughter follow in the family footsteps.
Vauxhall Insignia achieves five-stars in Euro NCAP safety test
With an exemplary result of 35 points out of a maximum 37, Euro NCAP has awarded the Vauxhall Insignia a five-star adult occupant rating.
Independent Garage Association to focus on code of practice
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has reinforced its commitment to support the new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair by engaging with its 3,500 membership and ultimately delivering them to the Code subscription process.
Honda tops annual BusinessCar website ranking
Honda has leapt to first place in the annual fleet website ranking carried out by BusinessCar magazine.
Golf buggy bonanza
More than 450 used buggies descended on Banbury in recent weeks for two sales organised by Manheim Auctions for Mox UK Ltd. The 453 lots offered for auction included golf buggies, electric transfer (4, 6 and 8 seaters) and golf course maintenance vehicles.
Kia awarded Investor In People status
Kia has been awarded the Investors In People accreditation following assessment during the autumn.
Renault Megane achieves Euro NCAP five-star rating
With a score of 37 points out of 37 in its Euro NCAP crash tests, Renault’s New Mégane has achieved the joint highest-ever score, matching that of Qashqai, from sister company Nissan, last year.
GM HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicles set for first real-world euro test
The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when GM announced the European part of its biggest ever test programme for fuel cell vehicles.
Thatcham joins Euro NCAP in war on whiplash
Three cars – previously considered to offer five star protection for Adult Occupant Safety – have been shown to offer ‘poor’ protection in rear end accidents, new test results out today reveal (Wednesday November 26th).
Let Thule carry the weight this Christmas
Thule, manufacturer of roof racks, roof boxes and accessories have the ideal roof box solutions for safely transporting your luggage and family from home to Grandma’s this Christmas.
MD555 Turbocharger produces 618.5 BHP
One of the world’s leading combined Turbocharger Remanufacturer and Hybrid Turbocharger Designers, Turbo Dynamics (TD) launched their revolutionary MD555 turbocharger in June this year.