Car News
Chengdu prepares for A1GP
Work is well underway in preparation for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport’s inaugural visit to Chengdu next month, the first major international motorsport event to take place in the Sichuan Province.
Audi 1-2 victory in American Le Mans Series finale
Audi was able to complete their successful 2008 sportscar season with another 1-2 victory. In the finale of the American Le Mans Series at Laguna Seca (U.S. state of California), the two Germans Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner celebrated a narrow victory in front of their team mates Christijan Albers and Emanuele Pirro.
Santa Pod Flame & Thunder Show
It’s time to pull on the scarves and gloves and make your way to what promises to be one of Santa Pod Raceway’s most spectacular events of the year!
Sealed success for lengendary Ferrari-related plates
Two golden Ferrari-related registrations have cooked up a storm of interest in the first DVLA Personalised Registrations sealed bid auction.
Parker’s: October car trends, best buys and great deals
There were many headlines in early September based on the August new car registration figures being the worst August for car sales since 1966. The implication here is that the economy is racing headlong into recession.
Leading American magazine gives the thumbs up to Kumho’s KL51
Kumho’s Road Venture APT KL51 has been ranked in the top three of a major American tyre test. The test was carried out by Consumer Reports, one of the country’s leading magazines and comprised the all-season SUV products of no less than 20 of the world’s tyre manufacturers.
Skoda voted Website of the Year 2008
Skoda’s UK consumer website was voted ‘Motor Manufacturer Website of the Year’ at the Auto Trader Click Awards 2008. The awards ceremony, held at London’s Park Lane Hotel on 16th October 2008, celebrated best practice in website usability amongst the motor industry.
Tired tyres threat to driver safety
Over 50s insurer RIAS is right behind the current campaign by tyre industry organisation Tyresafe which has proclaimed October ‘Tyre Safety Month'.
Cost of motoring rises by 13.55%
Sainsbury's Bank estimates that the annual cost of running a car has risen by around 13.55% when compared with last year, but is 16.2% higher than in 2006.
Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Replacement Clay Bar
Meguiar’s the leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, has introduced a new product to their enthusiast range, the Smooth Surface Replacement Clay Bar. It joins Meguiar’s existing Smooth Surface Clay Kit which already gives the enthusiast everything they need to safely and efficiently remove contaminants bonded to paint, glass and chrome and delivering a superior finish following the application of polish and wax.
Manheim becomes sole owner of its Glasgow Auction Centre
Manheim has taken sole control of its Glasgow Auction Centre following a period of joint venture ownership with the Scottish Motor Auctions Group which began in August 2000.
Save £2,500 on a Lotus-developed Supermini
The great Proton autumn clearance sale just keeps getting better, this time with £2,500 off a Satria Neo 1.6 GSX until 31st December 2008.
Garmin Sat Navs to give historical audio-tour of France
A new Sat Nav guide will alert people driving around France to its greatest historical sites as they tour the country.
Roger Clark Motorsport take Time Attack crown
Respected Subaru tuners, Roger Clark Motorsport (RCM) have taken the 'Pro' title in the 2008 Time Attack Championship; one of the toughest series in motor racing.
Bentley Geneva sets sail with Continental Flying Spur Speed
Over the past few years the Match Race on Lake Geneva organized by the venerable Cercle de la Voile of the Societe Nautique de Geneve has evolved to become an international sailing event attracting some of the best competitors in this sport.