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smart enthusiast pulls off his own Italian job for charity
A smart owner has masterminded his own fundraising mission to Italy, returning with thousands of pounds for his chosen charity.
Micro smart generates huge improvements
smart is set to clean up when it comes to environmental compatibility and driver enjoyment with the launch of a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels.
Prodrive attracts Middle East investment
Kuwaiti investment company, The Investment Dar Company (TID), has acquired a 40 per cent stake in Prodrive, one of the world’s leading motorsport and automotive technology businesses. Prodrive is based in the UK with operations in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Stake your claim on the Top Technician 2009 title
Whether you are an experienced fault finder or you employ a technician who is passionate about diagnostics, it’s time to register now for Top Technician 2009 at toptechnician.co.uk
Volkswagen awarded 'Car Ad of the Year' by Autocar
The recent ‘Polo Confidence’ advertising campaign for the Volkswagen Polo – also known as ‘Singing Dog’ – has been honoured at this year’s Autocar Awards, being named Car Ad of the Year 2008. This award is voted for by the readers of Autocar on-line (autocar.co.uk).
Britain scores impressive hat-trick at Autocar Awards 2008
Gordon Murray, the man behind the legendary McLaren F1 supercar and, this year, the far-sighted T25 microcar, won the prestigious Idea of the Year award at the Autocar Awards 2008 last night.
Citroen designer winner of Automotive Leader of the Future award
Thirty-two-year-old British car designer Leighanne Earley has won Autocar’s inaugural Automotive Leader of the Future award.
Hyundai-Kia named Automotive Manufacturer of the Year
The UK’s oldest motoring magazine, Autocar, has named Hyundai-Kia as its Automotive Manufacturer of the Year at its annual award ceremony at the Horticultural Halls in Westminster London.
Muller win sees Seat secure second world title
In the early hours of yesterday (16 November) SEAT Sport driver Yvan Muller clinched his first world title at the wheel of a Leon TDI WTCC as the Spanish brand closed its best ever FIA World Touring Car Championship season.
Volkswagen Group delivers 5.29m vehicles between Jan and Oct 2008
The Volkswagen Group delivered 5.29 million vehicles to customers worldwide during the first ten months of this year (+2.8 percent)*. The Group therefore fared noticeably better than the overall market (-2.9 percent).
I’m dreaming of a bright Christmas
Festive fun has developed early at car care giant Autoglym’s Letchworth HQ. As orders for its range of Christmas gift packs began arriving, employees set to the task of creating an Autoglym Christmas song.
Toyota iQ: The Asymmetrical Dashboard
The fifth cut-paste-and-print guide to the design and engineering innovations in the new Toyota iQ explains how an asymmetrical dashboard design made it possible to maximise interior space.
Website makes booking a job with Auto Windscreens even easier
Auto Windscreens has made it even easier for drivers to book a glass repair or replacement for their vehicle following the launch of its new website - autowindscreens.co.uk.
Countdown to Christmas with Renault
‘Twas 47 shopping days before Christmas, when all through the houses, excitement was stirring, via a computer mouse clicking on renault.co.uk to view the brochures containing all the best Christmas gift ideas from Renault!
Classic British grille badge to celebrate new Vauxhall Insignia
Leading menswear designer Simon Carter has resurrected a classic motoring accessory to mark the arrival of the hotly anticipated Vauxhall Insignia.