Car News
More Dakar action for Reposl Mitsubishi Ralliart in Portugal
Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team's fourth competitive outing of the 2008 season marks a return to the extreme west of the European continent for the inaugural 'Pax Rally em Portugal'.
Rainworth Skoda sponsors Olympic heroine’s homecoming
Olympic double-gold winner Rebecca Adlington was welcomed by over 18,000 cheering fans in her home town of Mansfield with help from a local Skoda retailer.
Kia dealers kind on the wallet
With everyone watching their wallets at the moment, Kia Motors has come up with a plan to help its customers spread the cost of servicing with a monthly payment of as little as the cost of a take-away meal.
Buy a ‘58’ for a thrifty rate in Chevrolet’s September sale
British registration plates may have just changed to the latest ‘58’ series of numbers, but one thing hasn’t changed at all – and that’s Chevrolet’s approach to value for money motoring.
Hancock races to title at home circuit
Ollie Hancock (Hook) wrapped up the 2008 Formula Renault BARC Championship title with two races to spare after finishing second in round 10 at Thruxton on Sunday, 7th September.
Mitsubishi four-car turbodiesel Dakar entry
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich – will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally which will take competitors through Argentina and Chile from Saturday January 3 until Sunday January 18, 2009.
Kia on the rise as dealers give the brand further endorsement
The Kia franchise just keeps getting hotter with the National Franchised Dealer Association survey putting the brand in the top 10 of most highly rated of businesses.
Jack Sears impressed by SEAT Cupra Championship
Jack Sears, the first British Touring Car Champion, says that the SEAT Cupra Championship "is a wonderful feeder formula for any young driver wanting to make a name for himself in touring car racing," after driving a SEAT Leon Cupra race car.
Goodwood pays tribute as key anniversaries celebrated at Revival
Tributes will form an important part of this year’s Goodwood Revival – which takes place in just two weeks time from 19-21 September – as the 60th anniversary of motor racing at Goodwood and the 10th anniversary of the Revival meeting, are celebrated in unison.
All-new Astra set to take compact class by storm in 2009
The next generation Vauxhall Astra will receive its premiere at next year’s Frankfurt Show, delivering a compelling mix of technical innovation and groundbreaking design that promises to raise the bar in the compact sector.
24 million Brits are reckless drivers
A whopping 24 million British motorists admit to having dangerous driving habits, with 1 in 5 claiming that they frequently eat or drink while driving along, and 1 in 2 (47%) admitting to often driving with one hand on the wheel, according to the latest research from Confused.com – UK car insurance price comparison site.
Experian highlights opportunity in a challenged car market
In a recent survey exploring the key concerns currently affecting consumer confidence, almost nine in ten British car owners have admitted that they are worried about the rising costs of living, but two in five would delay buying a car as a result, according to a survey by Experian, the global information services company.
Cars add fuel to finance fears
Following figures that new car sales in August have decreased nearly 20% on last year, YouGov research from comparethemarket.com can confirm that one in ten (13%) UK motorists state that they will not purchase a new car this year due to the downturn in the economy.
Bentley announces new Bucharest dealership
Bucharest, once known as ‘Little Paris’, now has its own symbol of luxury retailing. Bentley Motors, the British manufacturer of hand-built luxury sports cars and grand tourers, appointed its latest dealership in Romania’s capital city on September 1 2008.
Nissan at 2008 Paris Motor Show
A world premiere of a futuristic concept car and of an all-new production car, as well as a heavily revised version of an existing model will be the stars of Nissan’s 2008 Paris Motor Show.