Car News
Oulton Park double keeps Christodoulou in the clear
Adam Christodoulou (Lichfield) completed a superb weekend with victory in round 16 of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship at Oulton Park on Sunday, 27th July.
Adam wins two out of two at Oulton Park
Jonathan Adam (Total Control Racing) completed the perfect weekend at Oulton Park in Rounds 13 and 14 of the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship, recording two wins and two fastest laps.
Plato philosophical after Oulton highs and lows
Jason Plato became the first driver to win five races in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship when he led from pole to win the first of three races at Oulton Park in his SEAT Sport UK Leon TDI.
Mitsubishi announces Evo Challenge Prize Drive
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is delighted to announce that this year’s Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Champion will be awarded a works Mitsubishi drive in a brand new Group N Lancer Evolution X, in this year’s Wales Rally GB.
Penalties for using safety camera detectors abroad
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is this month warning motorists to dismantle or remove their safety camera detectors when driving abroad to avoid serious penalties. In some countries, in-car sat nav systems that show where safety cameras are located are also banned.
Damon Hill to drive Tesla Roadster in Capital Arrive ‘n’ Drive
Formula One World Champion, Damon Hill, will be driving the Tesla Roadster, the first electric sportscar to go on sale in Europe, in the GreenFleet Capital Arrive ‘N’ Drive 08 event, which will start on London’s Horse Guards Parade on 31 July, 2008.
VX Racing extends championship lead
This Sunday’s rounds 19, 20 and 21 of the 2008 HiQ British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Oulton Park, Cheshire, saw VX Racing dominate the podium as the most successful team of the weekend.
Audi driver Timo Scheider defends DTM lead
With a fifth-place finish Audi driver Timo Scheider defended his overall lead in the DTM. However, a tyre choice that failed to work out deprived Audi of a possible fourth victory of the season in the Eifel.
Winrow on title brink as Hodgetts takes comeback victory
Stefan Hodgetts (Redditch) took victory in round 16 of the 2008 ELF Renault Clio Cup at Oulton Park on Sunday, 27th July, in a race broadcast live on ITV4.
Adam Christo returns to winner’s circle at Oulton Park
CR Scuderia Formula Renault’s Adam Christodoulou (Lichfield) celebrated his first win in six races to edge further ahead in the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship.
Ninth win for Winrow as Wood scores first podium
ELF Renault Clio Cup championship leader Ben Winrow (Earls Barton) celebrated his ninth win of the season with victory in round 15 at Oulton Park on Saturday, 26th July.
Next generation Porsche 911 Targa
With the introduction of the new 911 Targa this autumn, Porsche is completing the fastest ever generation change in the 911 model series.
Caterham Cars launches insurance service
Caterham Cars has launched “Caterham Insurance” giving owners the most competitive and bespoke cover possible for a Seven.
Jaguar Land Rover launches apprentice websites
Jaguar Land Rover has launched dedicated apprentice websites to help its dealer network recruit a record number of apprentices in 2008/2009. Jointly, the two iconic British motoring brands already operate one of the largest and most successful apprentice programmes in the UK automotive retail sector.
Goodwood announces Earls Court Motor Show
As the bi-annual British Motor Show opens its doors to the public at Excel in London’s Docklands, Goodwood announces the recreation of the classic London Motor Show, as held immediately post-War at Earls Court.