Car News

Wind farms blasted by ‘clean energy’ boss

Wind farms are not the salvation to Britain’s ‘clean energy’ needs, says a leading alternative power expert.

Ferrari California premieres in Maranello, LA and the web

The world premiere of the new Ferrari California takes place this evening in the build-up to its official unveiling at the Paris Auto Show on October 2nd next.

Monday is World Car Free Day

Motorists in over twenty British towns and cities will on Monday 22nd September leave their cars at home in favour of bicycles, trains and buses as part of Car Free Day, a now global event that was first organised in Britain by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).

Renault Clio wins Best Supermini in Auto Express Best Used Cars

Renault’s ever-popular supermini, Clio, is proving to be just as desirable as a used car as it is new having being hailed as ‘Best Supermini’ in the Auto Express ‘Best Used Cars 2008’ awards.

Northumbria Police put Vauxhall Astra on trial

A comprehensive comparative trial is underway at Northumbria Police of the Vauxhall Astra as a beat car following delivery of 56 supplied to full police specification. The Astra is one of two models currently listed within the Police National Framework for the beat car role.

Petrol retailers reducing prices

‘The price of fuel at the pump is influenced by a range of factors beyond just the price of a barrel of oil, but despite this forecourt retailers have still managed to reduce the cost of fuel to the motorist at the expense of their own profit margin during recent weeks,’

Bosch starts to stop motorists from standing idly by

It emerged recently that motorists leaving engines idling in traffic could be subject to on-the-spot fines under plans being considered by local councils that aim to reduce pollution in urban areas.

Tesla to produce all-electric luxury sedan in California

Tesla Motors Inc. plans to build a $250 million facility to manufacture a zero-emission luxury sedan in the heart of Silicon Valley. The nation’s leading all-electric car company will also relocate its corporate headquarters and research and development efforts to a consolidated campus in San Jose, Calif.

SsangYong appoints CV dealerships in West and South Yorkshire

SsangYong distributor Koelliker UK Ltd (KUK) has teamed up with specialist commercial vehicle dealers, F&G Commercials, to represent the brand in West and South Yorkshire.

Haynes wins top Licensing Award

The Licensing Awards 2008 were presented last night, 17 September 2008, during a black tie event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel hosted by comedian and TV personality Rob Brydon. Haynes won the most prestigious award of the ceremony for “best brand” .

Kia moves 100,000 cars from Killingholme in just three years

In August 2005 Kia moved its UK import operation to a massive site at Killingholme on the Humber and in just three years’ thanks to the brand’s growing UK presence’ the facility has processed 100,000 vehicles.

Volvo partners with Alfred Dunhill Links Champtionship

For the second year running Volvo Car UK will be the Official Partner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place from 2-5 October 2008. Alongside providing a fleet of cars to transport the players in style, Volvo will also be running a hole-in-one competition on Sunday's final where players will have a chance to win a new Volvo XC60.