Car News
When it comes to car wax expensive isn’t always best
Meguiar’s, the leading manufacturer of automotive surface care products, are so confident of the performance of their revolutionary NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 Paste that it is backed by the company’s industry-leading guarantee - offering a complete refund if not completely satisfied.
British team accelerates new hybrid technology
New flywheel hybrid technology is being developed for applications in road cars by a group of leading British companies.
Lagonda V12 Prototype awarded Gold Laurel Wreath at Brooklands
The inaugural Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve, which took place over 28/29 June, was a resounding success with almost 15,000 visitors attending over the weekend.
Dodge brings volleyball to an ‘urban beach’ near you
Dodge will be helping the international stars of the Olympic sport of Beach Volleyball battle it out on the sand this summer by building ‘urban beaches’ across the UK.
Toyota Land Cruiser joins with EJ Churchill for CLA Gamefair
Toyota Land Cruisers will again be proving their off-road ability at the CLA Gamefair which takes place at Blenheim Palace near Oxford from 25 to 27 July. This is the twelfth consecutive year Toyota has been providing thrilling 4x4 rides for show visitors and for the first time sees a joint stand with corporate entertainment specialists, EJ Churchill.
Panasonic Toyota joins forces with The Dark Knight at Silverstone
Thanks to a partnership between Panasonic Toyota Racing and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hollywood is coming to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix weekend to celebrate the release of the event movie of the summer: The Dark Knight.
Kia gives summer a chill
Summer has finally arrived and Kia has a whole host of offers to keep you cool whilst the days are still hot.
Aygo to Goodwood
Toyota’s “shopping supercar”, Aygo Crazy, will make an unexpected early public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 11-13 July.
New look Traffic Radio to benefit motorists
The Highways Agency has launched an updated version of its digital radio station, Traffic Radio.
Hyundai-Kia Group joins ranks of global top five automakers
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has entered the top five of the world’s largest automakers, moving from 11th place in 1999 to 5th place in 2007, out-selling rivals such as Honda, Nissan, PSA / Peugeot, Chrysler and Fiat.
Two great new models from Overfinch
Making their UK debut at the prestigious Salon Privé Luxury and Supercar Show on 2nd July at the Hurlingham Club in London are two new vehicles from the world’s leading Range Rover specialist.
Still too few small cars with ESP
The number of vehicles equipped with the ESP electronic stability program rose again in 2007. Last year, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Europe equipped with this anti-skid system passed the 50 percent mark for the first time – an increase of seven percentage points.
Nissan endorsed as Eco First company
Nissan has been endorsed as an ‘Eco First’ company by Japan’s Ministry of Environment for its environmental commitments set out under the Nissan Green Program 2010. The official certification will be awarded to Nissan by the Minister of Environment, Ichiro Kamoshita, at a ceremony to be held at the Ministry of Environment on July 1.
Manheim Tour de France 08 raises £3,000 for charity
The eighth annual Manheim Tour de France Bike Ride, featuring 25 Manheim employees and customers, has raised £3,000 for the Intensive Care Unit at the Nottingham Queen’s Medical Centre and BEN, the automotive industry charity.
ATA motors past 9000
Paul West, who works at Inchcape Volkswagen Chelmsford, is the 9,000th technician to achieve the Automotive Technician Accreditation standard, governed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).