Car News

Reckless summer driving

Drink driving should not just be associated with the festive season warns uSwitch.com. Analysis of road traffic accidents reveals a 4% rise in drink driving casualties in August compared to December.

FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix ticket sales hit 95%

Ticket sales for the 2008 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix continues to be brisk as the countdown clock hits the 40-Day mark.

Golden River Traffic pioneers new congestion-busting equipment

As British road users brace themselves for the traditional August holiday tail backs and following the announcement by Transport for London that congestion levels in the capital are at their worst since 2002, there is at least one piece of good news for beleaguered motorists.

Four more funding suppliers join comparecontracthire.com

Comparecontracthire.com, the innovative SME vehicle contract hire, price comparison website launched just two months ago, has announced four new pricing suppliers –GM owned Chevrolet Lease, Saab Contract Hire and Vauxhall Leasing, plus Jamjar cars (owned by The Royal Bank of Scotland).

Yorkshire farmer makes exploration history

Steve Burgess, a farmer from West Yorkshire, has put himself and his Land Rover Defender into the record books as he became the first person in history to successfully cross the Bering Straits in a road vehicle – and he says he has his Cooper 4x4 tyres to thank.

Mitsubishi works team regroups for Ulster

The Mitsubishi Motors UK works Rally Team heads to this weekend’s Todds Lead Ulster International Rally, round four of the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship, with a two-car team comprising Guy Wilks/David Moynihan and Gwyndaf Evans/Paul Nagle.

Authorities approve Bosch and Samsung joint venture

Robert Bosch GmbH and Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. signed an agreement to form a fifty-fifty joint venture to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications. All the relevant authorities have now given their approval for the joint venture, the precondition to company closing.

GT Academy gets real on the track at Silverstone

The world of ultra-realistic virtual racing breaks through into reality as GT Academy rolls onto the Silverstone starting grid. For the first time in the competition, contestants will have to prove that their skills go beyond virtual driving in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.

Evo Challenge prepares for Ulster asphalt

The Ulster Rally has featured as a round of the Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge for the past three years, the popular International event providing a perfect addition to the championship, as it occupies a vacant slot in the calendar and offers a second asphalt rally in the seven-round season.

Bridgman and Hancock take Porsche Carrera Cup wins at Knockhill

Tim Bridgman and Sam Hancock shared the victories in rounds 15 and 16 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Knockhill on Sunday 17 August 2008. In an action-packed weekend, Michael Caine retained the overall championship lead, but his margin over Tim Harvey was trimmed to just five points.

British motorists are undercharged for parking

A suggestion by the government that councils should increase the cost of parking in town centres has been welcomed by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), which points out that most British motorists are currently undercharged for parking their cars.

Peugeot Design Competition 2008 – The final straight

The 5th Peugeot Design Competition, launched at the Beijing Motor Show on 20 April 2008, entered its second phase on 20 July 2008, the final date for the submission of projects. It’s now time to let amateur designers and motoring enthusiasts have their say as they help to nominate the successor to the Flux project, the last winner of this prestigious contest.