Car News
Experienced drivers know the least
Motorists at opposite ends of the driving experience spectrum need to brush up on the rules of the road according to the results of a Highway Code test by online insurance experts, elephant.co.uk.
Cut down car costs in the credit crunch
CEO James Harrison says there are more ways than you might think to cut back on car-running costs.
Maserati Quattroporte S and Granturismo S at Goodwood
A stellar array of supercars kicked off the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday with manufacturers showcasing the very latest - and fastest - performance icons. Maserati lovers and fellow spectators were treated to the first UK glimpses of the trident marque’s two latest additions: the Quattroporte S and the GranTurismo S.
Citroen’s custom show cars on display at British Motor Show
Citroen will be exhibiting two unique custom-made show cars on its stand, S11, at this year’s prestigious British International Motor Show – the C-Surf and the C6 Pallas.
British International Motor Show 2008 drives into London
The British International Motor Show 2008 is just round the corner with the world’s most famous car makers taking centre stage at the London event.
Why higher costs makes us greener motorists
Rising fuel prices and the effects of the Credit Crunch have given a boost to alternative fuels says vehicle auctioneers BCA. Alongside news that motorists are driving less, car sharing and even down-sizing due to rising fuel costs, it appears there is a sudden but blossoming interest in eco- and alternative fuels.
Broughtons brings supercar glamour to Motor Show
Broughtons Specialist Cars, the ‘luxury retailer of the world’s most exclusive cars’, will give UK car enthusiasts their first opportunity to see the sensational Zagato Bentley GTZ and Spyker C8 Aileron when The British International Motor Show opens at ExCeL in London’s Docklands next week.
Adam takes two, while Breeze also prospers
In a three race meeting at Snetterton, following the addition of the postponed Round 10 from Croft, there were mixed fortunes for the drivers in the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship.
Sensational Furai concept heads Mazda line-up for BIMS
The sensational Mazda Furai concept car, which made its world premiere at the Detroit Show in January and performed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, will head a line-up of 18 Mazda cars on display at the British International Motor Show from 23 July.
Evo’s get set for Swansea showdown
With only one point separating the top four drivers in the championship standings: Daniel Barry, David Bogie, Richard Cathcart and Nik Elsmore, the fifth round of this year’s Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge, the Swansea Bay Rally on 19th July, is destined to produce an exciting battle for supremacy.
Mitsubishi team poised to bounce back
Mitsubishi Motors UK Rally Team is set to get its season back on track when its drivers Guy Wilks and Phillip Morrow return to action for round three of the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship, the Rally Isle of Man, which takes place on 17th, 18th & 19th July.
Inchcape Retail and BCA celebrate 250,000 cars
To celebrate the 250,000th Inchcape Retail car sold at BCA, there is a week of celebration sales being staged across the BCA auction centre network.
BCA acquires UFD
BCA has announced the purchase of United Fleet Distribution (UFD) from Mears Group plc, a move that significantly enhances the remarketing company’s Inspect and Collect capability.
Simple integration of mobile phone into car radio
The new Hamburg MP68 car radio from Blaupunkt is an attractively designed unit with a newly developed and intuitive user interface combined with a high degree of technical performance:
Citroen’s green ambition for new Airdream initiative
Citroen is unveiling a new environmental programme for its award winning range – Airdream. The programme will identify the cleanest and most environmentally friendly vehicles in the Citroen range and award them with the Airdream signature.