Car News
Puzzled by parking policies
A new survey highlights how the combination of new car parking technologies, diverse parking signs and new parking policies are leaving the British public puzzled over where to park, how to park and how much to pay.
Proton Autumn clearance sale
Grab a real bargain this autumn on a Limited Edition Proton GEN-2, available now from just £6,995 on the road.
Adam the champion as Stoneman caps graduate title with win
Adam Christodoulou (Lichfield) is the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Champion after finishing fifth in the final race of the year at Brands Hatch Indy circuit on Sunday, 21st September. The CR Scuderia Formula Renault driver needed only to finish the race to secure the title and completed the 24-lap race to seal the title.
Audi driver Scheider defends DTM lead
With a cleverly clinched second place, Audi driver Timo Scheider defended his overall DTM lead at Barcelona. Before the last two rounds, the 29-year-old German has a seven-point advantage over the Scot Paul di Resta (Mercedes) and thus the chance of securing the champion’s title early at the next race at Le Mans on 5 October.
SEAT leaves BTCC with 43 wins in 150 races
SEAT UK can reflect on five highly successful seasons in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship after winning 43 races and scoring 101 podium results in 150 races.
Vauxhall win multiple championship titles
Vauxhall’s British Touring Car team, VX Racing, has successfully secured all three championship titles (Driver’s Team’s and Manufacturer’s) at this weekends closing round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Brands Hatch.
Completely new petrol Forester – The driver’s choice
A completely new Forester went on sale in April offering more space, a smoother ride, greater ground clearance yet even more agile handling, fully justifying Subaru’s adherence to the low centre-of-gravity ‘boxer’ engine and all-wheel drive system which has made the brand famous.
Jaguar join organisers in issuing challenge for Hackett Beaujolais Run
Jaguar Cars Ltd will now officially celebrate sixty years of the XK on the Hackett Beaujolais Run in November, and the company has joined with the organisers in issuing a challenge to motoring editors in “Fleet Street”.
Half of British motorists admit to road-rage
More than 15 million UK motorists would gesticulate, swear and beep the horn, if another motorist cut them up, says Confused.com – UK car insurance price comparison site.
New Subaru dealer supports rally hero memorial event
Subaru’s new dealer for East Anglia - Hylton Gott Limited of Downham Market near Kings Lynn – has given its full support to the recent Richard Burns Memorial Rally.
Burnham Garage joins forces with Isuzu
Isuzu (UK) Limited increases its dealer representation for its one-tonne pickup range following yet another appointment – Burnham Garage Limited, Slough.
Toyota fund for Europe inspires new generation of “EcoDrivers”
The Toyota Fund for Europe today launched EcoDriving – a new programme helping Europeans save money at the pump and cut CO2 exhaust emissions by as much as 10 per cent through smarter driving habits.
iQ to inspire design excellence
Toyota’s revolutionary new iQ is to provide the inspiration for the finest new design talent. In a ground breaking partnership with the Royal College of Art, launched last night during the London Design Festival, Toyota is set to promote innovative design for urban living, using its new premium city car as a template for excellence.
Honda Civic offers Gentex auto-dimming mirror
Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has announced that it has begun shipping auto-dimming mirrors for the new 2009 Honda Civic that will be sold in the United Kingdom, Germany and other European Union countries.
Ford Focus wins top honours at Used Car Awards
UK buyers thinking of investing in a used car should take note: Ford has been voted tops by two separate panels of used car experts this week.