Car News
Ford's all-star rally line-up pays tribute to Colin McRae
Seventy iconic Ford performance cars will be among the 140 entrants lining up to compete in the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally in Scotland this weekend.
Skoda Superb named Towcar of the Year
The Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI has won the overall title in The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2009. The car, which also won the £20,000 to £25,000 class, beat 37 rivals to the title, including the defending champion, the Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5 T Estate.
The UK’s £3.9 billion annual repair bill for used cars
Britain’s motorists spend almost £4 billion a year repairing cars aged four to eight-years old that break down after their manufacturer warranties expire, according to research from Warranty Direct.
TomTom and Renault to offer fully integrated navigation system
TomTom and Renault have formed a partnership to bring affordable, fully integrated navigation solutions to Renault customers on several models. The new partnership will contribute to the growth of both companies.
Red hot Volvos promote passion and performance at Classic Motor Show
Some hot classic Volvos, all of them painted in the colour of love and energy will be under the spotlight at this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 14th to 16th November.
Four world premiers for Kia at Paris motor show
Seven versions of the all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car will star in a special ‘Soul World’ as the new segment-busting vehicle makes its world debut at the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile from 2 October 2008.
Big strides towards a smaller carbon footprint
A pioneering environmental strategy is reaping green rewards for Suzuki GB at its Milton Keynes headquarters, cutting waste, saving energy and shrinking the business’s carbon footprint.
Aston Martin Nürburgring Test Centre - Open for business
The Aston Martin Nürburgring Test Centre – initially unveiled in May – is now fully operational as a base for development and durability testing of Aston Martin prototypes and for customer events.
Fiat’s 3D showroom takes top technology award
The stunning 3D ‘showroom’ featured on Fiat’s UK website has been crowned the Retail and Leisure Sector Technology Project of the Year at the important 2008 CNET Networks UK Business Technology Awards.
Tesla Motors exhibits at Paris Auto Show
Tesla Motors Inc. is experiencing a tremendous amount of momentum, and we’d love to discuss the company’s recent achievements at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Tesla’s exhibit is in Hall 5.1, Stand 131, Allée A.
State-of-the-art wind tunnel helps shape efficient Volvo cars
One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo's new tool in the quest to lower fuel consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Ford Kuga's on-board safety camera zooms in on blind spots
Ford Kuga drivers can park and manoeuvre more safely thanks to a high-tech miniature rear-view camera system which reduces blind spots behind the car. The tailgate-mounted camera – a Ford first on a passenger car –shows objects that would otherwise be hidden on a large 7-inch colour display.
Car repair bills to be slashed with Caparo Rightfuel
Drivers faced with expensive repair bills following misfuel incidents can now take preventative measures with the launch of Rightfuel, an innovative, simple, low-cost device from Caparo, that physically stops the wrong type of fuel being added to diesel cars and light commercial vehicles.
The new Golf GTI concept: Faster, sharper, cleaner
In 1976 the Mk I Golf GTI was launched as a low volume addition to the Golf range. Thirty two years, five generations and 1.7 million sales after that car established the breed, the sixth generation of the GTI has been unveiled in concept form ahead of its public debut next month at the Paris Motor Show.
The history of the Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The UK market had to wait a further two years for vehicles to arrive – 1977 saw 34 examples, all of them left hand drive, sold in the GTI’s first tentative year.