Car News
A light right foot will do more to reduce CO2
Proposed Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes intended to reduce CO2 emissions from cars will have little impact unless driving behaviour changes as well, according to research from the IAM.
M&G Vehicle Hire joins Driving for Better Business
M&G Vehicle Hire Ltd., a subsidiary of Northgate plc., has become the latest vehicle rental company to sign up as a business champion for the government backed Driving for Better Business programme managed by RoadSafe.
SEAT Cupras get reward for Scottish challenge
SEAT Sport UK, in conjunction with Dunlop, the official tyre supplier of the SEAT Cupra Championship, is to assist all competitors in the Championship with complimentary tyres when they race at Knockhill on August 16/17.
Scoop! Journalists tee-up 'golf' ball
A real old-fashioned Fleet Street-style 'scoop' has been scored by the organisers of the annual London Press Club Ball - they're launching one of the hottest new cars in Britain.
Jaguar XF is best buy for in-car audio system
The Bowers & Wilkins in-car audio system in the Jaguar XF has been voted Best Buy under £100,000 by The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide to High End Entertainment.
Tesla Roadster makes Royal visit to Kensington Palace
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has become the first member of the British Royal Family to get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Roadster, the first electric sportscar to go on sale in Europe.
Travelling without moving
Britain’s Inner-City motorists are stationary for up to half of their morning rush hour journey – an increase of 10.9% in the past two years, according to research by Citroen.
Don’t panic about weakening 4x4 residual values – help is at hand
Fears concerning weakening residual values for 4x4s have some basis in fact, says specialist four-wheel drive rental and leasing firm SHB 4x4, but there are a number of approaches available to ensure you can still run such vehicles economically.
A1GP Powered by Ferrari car completes wind tunnel testing
Wind tunnel testing has been a key element in the development of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari car for season four.
Ultimate stopping power for the Ultimate Driving Machine
AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems for race and road use, has launched a range of new front and rear braking kits for a selection of the latest high performance models from BMW.
Lower priced software offer from Bosch
The Bosch KTS diagnostic tester is one of the most popular, practical and cost effective units available on the UK market. Bosch has introduced a concessionary price for the software to garages and workshops, who currently own a KTS diagnostic tester. The garage can obtain the KTS 200 software at a special concessionary price of £130.
Toyota unveils the ‘Winglet’ personal robot range
Toyota has unveiled the “Winglet”, a personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position. The Winglet, still currently under development, is a compact everyday transport tool that is easy to operate and allows users to expand their range of mobility.
Tom Tom the nation’s favourite sat nav
It’s summer time and rather than spending time abroad, more people are choosing to save money and holiday in the UK. But during the summer get-away, Britain’s roads will become more congested - so knowing exactly how to get from A to B will be essential to save time and petrol.
McLaren F1 No.1 supercar over a decade on
The McLaren F1 is the greatest supercar of all time, according to a new survey by CAR magazine. The poll of nearly two and a half thousand people showed that although the 90s were memorable for many reasons; bad hair, Britpop and brightly coloured clothes, the era produced one landmark creation that, a decade later, is still yet to be beaten – the mighty McLaren F1.
Olly Clark crowned ‘TOTB Champion’ for the 2nd year running
Another year, another Ten of the Best (TOTB) and what a show it was! One of the hottest years yet, TOTB, which has been going since 2001, was not to be missed.