Car News

smart car blasts away opposition in Cannonball Run

A smart fortwo gave its high-powered opposition plenty of ‘fuel for thought’ when it sprinted to victory in the Cannonball Run – a 3,000-mile dash across Europe inspired by the famous 80s film starring Burt Reynolds.

All-new Suzuki Alto debuts in Paris

The Paris International Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile), to be held from 2-19 October 2008, is the venue for Suzuki Motor Corporation to exhibit an array of exciting new models and concept cars. At its Stand 302 in Hall 3, the company hosts, among others, the world premiere of the all-new Alto.

Keeping the ‘World Cup of Motorsport’ on track

Delivered on Time (D.O.T) was the official logistics partner for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08. It was responsible for moving every car, spare part and other item of related equipment to and from each of the 10 rounds held on five continents from September 2007 to May 2008.

Drivers rely on handbook more than ever before

The myriad of jargon associated with new cars is mind boggling for even the most technical brain. Drivers are constantly provided with so much technology these days that most might not know whether to de-activate the ESP, know if they even have EBFD, and how to set the RT4 even before pulling away.

Motorists call for automatic re-testing at 70

Almost two thirds of drivers would be happy to re-sit their test when they reach 70 - even if it means them potentially failing!

BMW expands SmartBeam high-beam assist to new X6 model

Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is shipping auto-dimming mirrors with advanced electronic features for the all-new BMW X6 sports activity coupe (SAC).

Proton hosts official opening event

Proton Cars opened its doors to its Malaysian Board of Directors, Malaysian media, UK dealers and key suppliers at its new head office and PDI facility in Avonmouth Bristol.

Summer car sales stretch Ford lead

Sales of new Ford cars in July rose by over 8.5 per cent to 25,301 compared to the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Testing times for British Families

British motorists are putting their relationships with family and friends to the test when it comes to learning to drive. According to new research from Mercedes-Benz World, a third of Brits learn to drive with their friends and family. Of these, 20 per cent admitted to having an argument, 13 per cent revealed they had shouted or screamed at each other and nine per cent had the “teacher” grab the steering wheel mid-lesson.

Consumer confidence needs a boost car dealers tell government

‘Government must reduce interest rates to boost consumer confidence; this is a great time to buy a car, but the prevailing mood of economic gloom is causing consumers to delay big ticket purchases,

Mitsubishi announces higher production capacity for i-MiEV

Mitsubishi has announced that its Joint Venture – Lithium Energy Japan – will soon begin construction on its new factory in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. The JV was founded between GS Yuasa Corp., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation in December 2007 to supply large capacity high performance lithium-ion batteries for the i-MiEV city car.

UK motorists pay more than European neighbours for fuel

UK consumers are forking out over £6.2 million an hour at petrol pumps, according to research from uSwitch.com. This in-depth study of petrol and diesel prices in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK over the past eight years shows that every time a British driver fills up, they are paying an average of 12% more than their European neighbours.