Car News
Infiniti at 2008 Paris Motor Show
Infiniti will be opening new doors in Paris both at the motor show and away from it. The first Infiniti Centre in Europe will open to the public from the start of October on the Avenue de Versailles in the stylish 16th Arrondissement of Paris.
Driving tips for Fresher’s Week
For students starting university this term, the last thing on their mind is probably driver safety. But the roads before Fresher’s Week are increasingly filled with students moving their worldly possessions across the country - usually in heavily-laden, small, second-hand cars, raising a number of potential risks; fatigue, view blocking and driving on unfamiliar roads.
A1GP impresses at first team test
Trouble free was the best way to describe the second day of testing at Donington Park with the new A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari cars.
Cars exposed as bacterial breeding grounds
Feeling car sick? It may not be the motion that's to blame. A typical car contains harmful bacteria which could put drivers at high risk of becoming ill, according to research from insurance.co.uk.
Tax doesn’t have to be taxing with Sportage
With ever increasing bills and the cost of living escalating on a day to day basis Kia Motors has decided to take the strain from customers and pay the vehicle excise duty on new Sportage models for the next three years.
In pursuit of sporting perfection
Lexus leads the way in nurturing young sporting talent and forging strong community links with the launch of its 2008/2009 Junior Rugby Festival. Across Britain 4,000 youngsters will be competing in six regional tournaments during September with the winners progressing to the national finals next spring.
Dr Hodds is in the pink with her Sorento
Sandicliffe Motor Group, the East Midlands family-owned car retailer, has made one customer’s lifelong dream come true and created a real life ‘Penelope Pitstop’ after spray painting Dr Elizabeth Hodds new Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XE in her favourite colour, pink.
Clean out your car – not your wallet!
The Avis Rent A Car valet team cleans thousands of hire cars every day ensuring they are spick and span for the next customer. Over the years it has developed an in-depth knowledge of the alternative methods used to tackle all manner of grime and stain-related problems.
Magical taxi tour sets out for 15th time
This year’s annual trip to Disneyland Paris is set to leave East Winter Gardens, Canary Wharf on Friday 17th October. This is the 15th time that members of The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers have organised the outing, taking sick and terminally ill children on the trip of a lifetime.
Renault launches Veteran Car Run with a taste of Moulin Rouge
Saucy Moulin Rouge dancers launched the festivities surrounding the 2008 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run by greeting a 104-year-old Renault at the end of its 250-mile journey from the world-famous Parisian cabaret venue.
Rarest breeds star at Panther’s stand at NEC Classic Motor Show
A stunning trio of cars which will have never been seen before in one place by many – if at all – will greet classic car enthusiasts when they visit the Panther Car Club stand at the Birmingham’s NEC Classic Motor Show from 14th to 16th November.
Six thrilling years for Seat Sport UK
Following six successful years in British motorsport, SEAT UK has decided that it will not participate in the British Touring Car Championship for the 2009 season.
Strong start to Pax Rally for the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart
Determined runs on the opening day of the 2008 PAX Rally from all three Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart crews have seen Luc Alphand/Gilles Picard (France) emerge as the early leaders. Team-mates Joan 'Nani' Roma/Lucas Cruz (Spain) and Stéphane Peterhansel/Jean-Paul Cottret (France) follow in fifth and sixth places.
Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION
Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study.
Skoda Octavia vRS specification upgrade
Skoda is upping the ante in the hot hatch market by increasing its standard specification on the sporty Octavia vRS.