Car News

Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Autumn sale results

The recent auction sale held by Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions, based in Stalbridge, North Dorset, proved that enthusiasts and collectors of all types of historic vehicles, motorcycles, automobilia and railwayana are still willing to invest in their interest, despite the well-publicised credit crunch.

All-new Mazda3 saloon to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

Mazda has confirmed that the four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda3, completely redesigned for the first time in five years, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008.

cruzeink - Cool car art

Youngsters wanting to personalise their wheels are set to showcase the very latest designs from Britain’s up and coming artists with the launch of cool new tattoos for cars and bikes.

Suzuki supports Tyre Safety Month

Suzuki GB PLC is backing Tyre Safety Month, a nationwide tyre safety campaign organised by TyreSafe, the UK ’s leading tyre safety organisation. Now in its second year, and taking place throughout this month, the initiative is once again alerting motorists to the dangers of driving with incorrect tyre pressures.

Ford's exciting new small cars buoy sales outlook

Ford grew its market share, compared with last year, by 0.2 percentage points to 16.1 per cent for the year-to-date, despite shrinking car and commercial vehicle markets. In September, the year's second biggest sales month, the total UK car and commercial vehicle market decreased by over 98,000 units in the month, or 21 per cent, compared with September 2007.

Motorists would now consider downsizing vehicles

Avis recently conducted a survey to see if motorists would consider downsizing their vehicles. 58% of those questioned claimed they would definitely downsize or seriously consider it and, as the financial crisis continues to mount, downsizing is becoming a more viable and attractive option, particularly for city-dwellers.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 wins Performance Car of the Year

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 has been named the ultimate Performance Car of The Year 2008 in CAR magazine’s annual test.

Audi Sport on success track

In the hot phase of the 2008 motorsport season Audi again underlined their "Vorsprung durch Technik" last weekend with two victories linked to "Le Mans" – in the DTM and in the American Le Mans Series.

Motor industry sustains impressive progress

Car manufacturers have cut average new car CO2 emissions by their biggest ever margin, reducing emissions by 3.8% over the first nine months of 2008. The average new car now emits just 158.6g/km, down from 164.9g/km at the end of 2007 and 16.4% down on the 189.8g/km base in 1997.