Car News

Buzaid wins drama-filled race as series leader falters

Adriano Buzaid (Oxford) took his third Silverstone victory of the season in round 18 of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship on Sunday, 31st August.

Sims narrows title gap with dominant win

Alexander Sims (Peterborough) clinched his second win of the season to boost his title aspirations with a superb drive in round 17 of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship.

Hodgetts makes it two in a row at Silverstone

Stefan Hodgetts (Redditch) clinched his second ELF Renault Clio Cup victory in succession with a lights to flag win at Silverstone National circuit in round 17 on Saturday, 30th August.

Audi wins at Brands Hatch and extends DTM lead

At the eighth DTM round at Brands Hatch, Audi celebrated their fourth win of the 2008 season. In unstable weather conditions Timo Scheider defended an extremely narrow lead against Mercedes driver Paul di Resta on the British circuit.

Luhr/Werner win ALMS Championship title

Despite not finishing the city street race in Detroit, the two German Audi "factory" drivers Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner have already clinched the Drivers’ title in the LM P1 class of the American Le Mans Series.

First victory of the season for Audi drivers Fässler/Pirro

Audi drivers Marcel Fässler and Emanuele Pirro achieved their first victory in the LM P1 class of the American Le Mans Series in the city street race in Detroit (U.S. state of Michigan). After a faultless drive they finished third overall with their Audi R10 TDI.

SEAT breaks 100 podium barrier at Silverstone

Jason Plato led all three HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship races at Silverstone in his SEAT Leon TDI, and his victory in the first race was SEAT Sport UK’s 100th BTCC podium result.

Honda Jazz pricing set to target downsizers

Honda has announced competitive new pricing for its new Jazz, to appeal to the increasing number of cost conscious motorists, with value for money magnified by the car’s generous specification.

People planning to buy a car remains at a three-year low

The number of people planning to buy a car remains at a three-year low as consumers continue to face increased inflation and growing economic uncertainty, according to findings from the Sainsbury's Finance Car Buying Index.

Priced off the roads

The cost of motoring has increased by 34% more than the rate of inflation in the last decade, according to research from uSwitch.com.

Europcar appointed sole supplier to E.ON

Europcar has secured a major pan-European contract with E.ON, the world’s largest investor-owned power and gas company. Under the new agreement, Europcar has been selected as E.ON’s sole vehicle rental supplier, helping the energy company meet its corporate and social responsibilities.

Dorking MINI owners get affordable specialist expertise

MINI owners in Dorking and surrounding areas can now receive more affordable specialist vehicle servicing and repairs for their cars, as Station View Garage has joined the growing number of XPart AutoService centres to offer specialist MINI servicing.