Car News
Mitsubishi Motors 1st half profit increase
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced a Net Profit of 12.8 billion Yen; this represents a year-on-year improvement of 18.4 billion Yen and importantly the first profit for the first half since the 2002 Financial Year.
How to avoid a frosty welcome
Weather conditions have recently turned frosty, leaving motorists searching for their ice scrapers. The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued a pre-winter checklist for drivers seeking to avoid a frosty welcome:
Nissan halves yearly profit forecast
Nissan has announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2008, ending March 31, 2009, as well as second-quarter performance.
Brands Hatch prepares for Great Britain A1GP finale
The UK fans of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport can start making plans to see an event and support their team now as this Saturday (1 November) tickets go on sale for the Season Four finale, A1GP Brands Hatch, Great Britain that will be held on 1 – 3 May 2009.
Autodelta J4 2.2 C to make motor show debut at MPH08
The latest, completely focused high performance sports sedan from Autodelta, the Autodelta 159 J4 2.2 C, will make its public motor show debut this evening as MPH08 opens its doors in the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, for four days of motoring thrills and sheer extravaganza.
Are you prepared for winter?
Every year, the first winter frosts and dark evenings prove too much for some alternators and batteries. So to help garages prepare for the coming winter months, Bosch is offering discounts on battery testers and chargers for the rest of 2008.
Praise from Office of Fair Trading for Bosch Car Service
The Bosch Car Service Annual Report has received praise from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) this month, who has said that the Bosch programme is continuing to deliver real benefits to the consumer.
Catch some waves with the Hyundai i800
Surfing may be the last activity anyone feels like now we are in autumn but with half term upon us it is the perfect time to hit the beach. The wetsuit will keep you warm, beaches will be empty, and the kids will get some fresh air.
Manheim Auctions, Leeds’ record September
Manheim Auctions, Leeds has defied the current economic slowdown with a record breaking month in September. A total of 3,541 units were sold in the month, beating the previous best set in January 2007 by 270 units.
KETC wins award for Bowler Rally Raid programme
Kumho’s Birmingham-based European Technical Centre (KETC) has won a major internal award for its work in relation to the Bowler Nemesis Rally Raid programme.
Seat: World Touring Car Champions
SEAT has secured both the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles in the 2008 FIA World Touring Car Championship after Rickard Rydell won Round 21 of the series at the Okayama International Circuit in Japan at the wheel of the Leon TDI.
Volkswagen tests mobile Internet access in Tiguan
Volkswagen presents its vision of the car of tomorrow with Internet access at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB), which is being held from 29 through 31 October at the Allerpark in Wolfsburg.
BCA Belle Vue – 2,000 and going strong
October 17 was a red-letter day for staff and customers at BCA Belle Vue, Manchester as the remarketing centre celebrated its 2,000th sale with a massive entry of vehicles and a special charity auction on behalf of Children in Need.
York MG Rover and MINI owners get specialist expertise
MG Rover and New MINI owners in York and surrounding areas can now receive more affordable specialist vehicle servicing and repairs for their cars, as Turnbull’s York has joined the growing number of XPart AutoService centres to offer specialist servicing for MG Rover and New MINI.
Skipper Paul Cayard chooses Maserati Granturismo
High-tech design, cutting edge materials and the quest for optimum performance are just a few of the traits shared by sports cars and sailing. These characteristics, combined with the beautiful Pininfarina design and his love for Italy, explain Paul Cayard's choice of a black Maserati GranTurismo for the streets of San Francisco.