Car News
Bentley – Power on Ice
Bentley will host an extraordinary driving experience in February and March 2009 …with the remote snowscape of Finland as a backdrop.
Subaru’s lean, green, recession-busting machines
Subaru’s award-winning Boxer Diesel engine – now available throughout the Legacy, Outback and Forester model range – offers the perfect fast, fun and frugal automotive experience for the current economic climate.
Peugeot’s reforestation project - 10 years on
When Peugeot decided to undertake a vast scientific and ecological sponsorship campaign by fully financing an innovative reforestation project with a view to carbon sequestration, over a period of 40 years in Amazonia, with the support of the French National Forestry Board (ONF) for implementation, it was the autumn of 1998, shortly after the signature of the Kyoto protocol.
Bosch provides gasoline direct injection to Ferrari California
The launch of the Ferrari California marks the Italian sports carmaker's first production engine with direct gasoline injection. Bosch supplies the complete V8 engine injection system, which was developed in close collaboration with Ferrari's engineers.
Daihatsu - Company car of choice
Compact car specialist Daihatsu is combating the changes in tax rules that under the current regime penalise both employees and employers where thirsty, instead of environmentally-friendly vehicles, are provided.
Poor sighted drivers putting road users at risk
One in ten drivers have had an accident or a near miss because they were not wearing their glasses while driving.
Mini tops residual value league table
The diesel-powered MINI 1.4TD is the UK’s slowest-depreciating used car, according to new analysis of the residual values of three-year-old vehicles carried out by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide.
Reducing car use could have unforeseen consequences
Car use reduction polices could have unforeseen economic and social consequences according to Elizabeth Dainton, Research Development Manager for the Royal Automobile Club Foundation, speaking today at the 7th International Mo.Ve Mobility Forum in Venice (25).
Mazda3 5-door hatchback to debut at Bologna Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) 5-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008.
Bertolini and Bartels Champions for the second time
In the land of Juan Manuel Fangio, unforgettable Formula 1 World Champion in 1957 with Maserati, yesterday Andrea Bertolini and Michael Bartels added another resounding victory to the Tridente's collection.
Partnership to deliver zero emission mobility to Portugal for 2010
The Government of Portugal and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have announced a comprehensive partnership to deliver zero emission mobility to Portugal from 2010.
Scottish road deaths fall but work still needed, says RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents welcomed an 11 per cent fall in deaths on Scotland’s roads but warned against complacency.
Skoda announces new Octavia pricing
Skoda will be launching a new Octavia in January 2009 with an extensive exterior and interior facelift, bringing the hugely successful model up to date with the brand’s current range.
Mercedes C180 BlueEFFICIENCY ready to reduce motoring costs
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been a great success since it launched in June 2007 and now gains one of the first BlueEFFICIENCY engines to launch in the UK. The C 180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY replaces the existing model and makes all the motoring cost savings standard for drivers, with no increase in the on the road price.
Cruze-ing to victory?
With a new global car on the way for 2009, the World Touring Car Championship is the perfect platform for Chevrolet to put its latest model in the public eye.