Car News
BMW wins more awards
BMW has been presented with the Editor’s Award by What Car? magazine at its prestigious Green Awards held at London Motor Show. The marque scooped the honour for its widespread EfficientDynamics programme.
Google Send to Car gets personal
BMW’s innovative ConnectedDrive facility is now available with added capability courtesy of a link-up with Google. Customers who have specified their cars with navigation are able to use a new Google Send function to locate non-business addresses.
30 years of BMW M cars
2008 marks the 30th anniversary of BMW M. Born from the M1 project of 1978 when the company built a mid-engined racing car to compete in a newly formed ProCar series, BMW M has since gone on to represent the pinnacle of performance BMWs.
New BMW X3 models announced
Two special edition BMW X3s are now available in the UK. The BMW X3 xDrive20d SE Edition Premium and the BMW X3 xDrive20d SE Edition Exclusive come with additional equipment as standard compared to existing models.
BMW X3 production reaches half million mark
The 500,000th BMW X3 has rolled off the production line at Magna Steyr, in Graz, Austria. BMW’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle has followed in the X5’s wheel tracks to become the second X model in the BMW product range to pass the half million milestone.
Seven-speed double clutch transmission slots into 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible are now available with a seven-speed double clutch transmission for enhanced performance and economy.
BMW 118d and 123d Convertible go on sale
Two of BMW’s most popular diesel engines are now available in the 1 Series Convertible. BMW’s most economical four-cylinder diesel engine ever and the award-winning twin–turbocharged unit are a timely introduction for new car buyers seeking open-air motoring but are worried about rising fuel costs.
Greene King brews up one of Britain’s safest fleets
Brewer Greene King cut its road crash costs by more than £150,000 in 2006/7 as its in-house developed safe driving initiative continued to pay dividends.
Renault VIP fleet headlines at Edinburgh International Festival
Supporting the Edinburgh International Festival for the thirteenth year, Renault and its distinctive fleet of luxurious New Laguna and Grand Espace will once again be a familiar sight on the streets of the Scottish capital this month.
John Bean unveils mobile wheel alignment system
John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has introduced Visualiner PRISM, a fully mobile wheel alignment system ideal for workshops with lift bays unsuitable for a full 3D alignment machine. PRISM is a hybrid of Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and 3D alignment technology and enables a run-out compensation procedure to be undertaken to ensure precise wheel alignment.
Supercar club to offer zero emission electric Range Rover
Liberty Electric Cars and ecurie25, the world’s most sophisticated supercar sharing club, have reached an exclusive agreement that will give the car club’s members unique access to the world’s first zero emission electric Range Rover.
Green Motion offers its customers low calls
Europe’s first and only low CO2 vehicle rental company, Green Motion, today confirmed that it is changing the telephone number of its Central Reservations department to a new 03 prefix standard charge rate number – 0333 888 4000 from its existing 0870 number.
Lexus apprentice of the year takes up European skills challenge
Lexus Apprentice of the Year Matthew Lawrence is one of 10 European students from the Toyota Technical Education Programme (TTEP) who will be taking part in EuroSkills 2008.
Tyred out - Why older tyres need urgent checking this summer
Up to three million UK motorists could be risking tyre problems this summer by not checking the age and condition of their tyres, according to the RAC Foundation at the launch of an eight-week tyre safety campaign urging drivers of low-mileage vehicles to get their tyres inspected.
Seat ready for take-off with Red Bull Air Race
SEAT is once again at the heart of the action as the hi-octane, low altitude thrills of the Red Bull Air Race ‘land’ in London this weekend.