Car News

Caterham RS Levante – Sold out
Despite the recent decline in car sales and consumer spending, all of the £115,000 plus Caterham-based Levante supercars scheduled for production have been sold.

Roadpilot microGo speed camera locator reduced to £99
Christmas is coming and the credit crunch is biting. But RoadPilot is spreading some festive cheer by reducing the price of its microGo speed camera locator by more than 30 per cent. Now available for just £99.95 from roadpilot.com, the gadget is the perfect present for keen motorists this Christmas.

Ford cars go digital
Ford's latest models are tuning in to the digital future by offering a wider choice of the latest in-car entertainment technology.
Celebrating fifty years of motorways
5th December 2008 is the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Britain's first motorway, the Preston By-Pass, now part of the M6 in Lancashire.

Wild West ‘Hummer’ artwork unveiled at Zoo Art Fair 2008
Artist Matthew Harrison today unveils his latest project entitled ‘Hummer’ at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October) - a HUMMER H3 complete with wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.
Mondial to provide Mobility and VIP Services to Infiniti
Mondial Assistance has signed a new contract with luxury car brand Infiniti, which has opened its showroom doors across Europe as part of its global expansion. The pan-European agreement will see Mondial Assistance provide market-leading Mobility and VIP Services across more than 19 European countries, underpinning Infiniti’s unique Total Ownership Experience.

GKN Driveline’s AWD coupling debuts on Infiniti FX series
At the heart of the new Infiniti FX's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is a new generation AWD coupling from GKN Driveline Torque Technology. GKN Driveline’s ElectroMagnetic Control Device (EMCD) controls the power flow in the driveline to provide optimum AWD performance when needed and Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) performance when it is not.

New GKN Driveline factory begins production in Shanghai
GKN Driveline Torque Technology has started production at its new wholly owned facility in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
Government transport agency wins National Environmental Award
Government Car and Despatch Agency's success in creating an environmentally-responsible transport service has been recognised this week by the judges of the Energy Saving Trust's prestigious Fleet Heroes Awards.
Unpredictable economy means Grey Friday for half term holiday
Traditionally the Friday before the start of the school’s autumn half term break has been titled as ‘Black Friday’, because it is measured as the year’s worst day for congestion on the roads.
Trafficmaster wins highest accolade at Business Excellence Awards
Trafficmaster, the UK’s leading provider of intelligent driving solutions, has won three major awards at this years’ Milton Keynes and North Bucks Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Exeo: Seat’s saloon stunner is a first class offering
More details of the forthcoming SEAT Exeo, along with further images, are today being revealed following its world debut at the recent Paris Motor Show.

Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival 2009 dates
The Earl of March, patron of the UK’s most celebrated motor sport meetings – the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival – is delighted to announce today the provisional 2009 dates for these popular annual events.
Three-quarters of drivers speed, undeterred by cameras
Almost three-quarters of UK drivers admit to regularly speeding, confident that they won't be detected by the current network of fixed speed cameras, according to a survey by The Co-operative Insurance.
Green cars save the wallet
Greener cars aren't just better for the environment, they can also save you money, says the Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving, available on the high street today.