Car News
Manheim market analysis shows August average prices down 1.7%
Manheim’s latest monthly Market Analysis report shows that, at £6,068, the average selling price was only 1.7% (£103) down in August compared with July. The fall compares with a much larger 6.3% (£413) month-on-month fall in July. August Market Analysis also shows that conversion rates have improved slightly - the first month-on-month improvement since February.
Can Adam complete his Cupra comeback?
Some intriguing twists of fate in the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship have now put reigning Champion Jonathan Adam (Total Control Racing) in an extremely strong position to retain his crown at Brands Hatch.
Famous film car and rare Bugatti going under the hammer
COYS are once again running their famous Italian auction at Padova, in Northern Italy on October 25th, and one of the highlights of the sale is a Ford Thunderbird used in the 1991 cult film Thelma and Louise.
Cars take to the skies for New York’s free motor show
On Saturday night, Motorexpo organizers successfully lifted over $5 Million worth of the world’s most technologically advanced vehicles; placing them throughout the lobby level of the World Financial center in preparation for the opening of the 2008 World Financial Center New York Motorexpo.
New car CO2 rules are illegal says EU legal committee
A regulation forcing car makers to cut average CO2 emissions to 130g/km for their model ranges, or face hefty fines, has been declared illegal.
Audi wins Le Mans Series
After the triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the early title win in the American Le Mans Series, AUDI AG performed another feat with the Audi R10 TDI diesel sportscar: At the 1000-kilometre race at Silverstone (Great Britain), Audi Sport Team Joest – clinching victory as well as fourth place – secured also the champion’s title in the European Le Mans Series (LMS).
A1GP Car – The Simulation
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is making sure all its Season Four drivers and engineers have the chance to get to grips with the new Powered by Ferrari car thanks to a simulation programme created specifically for the series by All In Sports.
Citroen’s funkier new C4 robot is ‘Staying Alive’ with technology
The latest commercial to feature Citroen’s cult C4 robot, sees the talented android with rhythm transported to the streets of Manhattan to strut its stuff for the launch of the restyled and updated New Look C4.
TV and film characters influence reckless driving
Over a million UK motorists claim to have picked up their bad driving habits from TV and film characters, according to the latest research from Confused.com – UK car insurance price comparison site.
Rolls-Royce expands Indian dealer network
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom in New Delhi, adding to its presence in India.
Goodwood lines up £85million-worth of cars at Revival
With only one week to go until the 2008 Goodwood Revival (19-21 September) gets underway, Goodwood has lined up what is believed to be the most expensive grid of historic racing cars ever to appear together in one race.
Audi travels as leader to Spain again
On 21 September at the "Circuit de Catalunya" on the outskirts of Barcelona the final phase begins in the DTM, the most popular European racing series after Formula 1. Like last year, Audi travels to Spain as championship leader. The proposed target: a repeat of the 2006 win.
The Cog is king
The Honda ‘Cog’ – reputedly the most expensive car advert of all time, is the nation’s favourite commercial according to the latest survey by leading used car portal Motors.co.uk.
Traffic signs in Britain - Biggest review in 40 years
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations who are keen to have a say in how our streets will look in the future, to take part in the biggest review of British road signs for 40 years.
SsangYong to unveil new C200 at Paris Show
SsangYong will unveil a new compact passenger car concept at this year’s Paris Motor Show, with a press conference on the stand at 08.15 on October 2 in hall 3.