Car News
Skoda retailer’s hunger for success
Turner’s of Erlestoke, the Skoda retailer in Devizes, are sponsoring an employee’s adventure of a lifetime as he prepares to take part in the ‘Mount Everest’ of power boat races.
Silverstone to manage Nissan GT-R customer drive experience
A new manufacturer logistics division of Silverstone Circuits has been chosen to create and manage a groundbreaking pan-European customer drive experience for the new Nissan GT-R.
Suzuki GB to sponsor Tempest Rally
Suzuki GB PLC is delighted to announce that it is to become title sponsor of the Aldershot-based South of England Tempest Rally due to run on 8th November 2008.
Porsche Cars Great Britain enters Rallye Transsyberia
Porsche Cars Great Britain will once again enter the gruelling Rallye Transsyberia in 2008. This is the second year that a UK team will participate in the event with the Cayenne S ‘Transsyberia’.
Prius unites Europe
It is hard to find much the British, the French and the Germans have agreed on over the years, but it seems Toyota has found the answer: They all love the Toyota Prius.
Screen Test
There’s no doubt that modern cars are structurally far superior to models widely available in years gone by. One of the recent trends in structural safety has had a possible downside in terms of driver vision – the growth of the A pillar.
Clubs help turn back the clock at Brands Hatch
June ends with a blast from the past at Brands Hatch, with the Autoglym HSCC Historic Festival (June 28th and 29th). With a thrilling series of races, excellent support from the enthusiasts’ clubs and a great range of off-track attractions and children’s entertainment, it promises to be a fun-packed weekend for all the family.
Volkswagen Scirocco Sports Coupé available to order
Customers keen to be among the first to drive away a new Scirocco can officially add their names to the waiting list as the car becomes available to order at Volkswagen Retailers across the UK today.
Japanese cars shift up a gear
Japanese cars have always been reliable, but they're getting even more dependable, says Which? Car - apart from the Honda Civic (which is actually made in the UK).
Greenest smart bound for Britain
Sales of the new smart diesel model, which boasts the lowest CO2 emissions of any current production car worldwide, just 88g/km, will start next year with manufacturing of right-hand drive models commencing in February.
Volvo Cars Safety Centre under new leadership
Hans Nyth has been appointed the new Director of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, the most advanced facility of its kind. Since joining Volvo Car Corporation in 1972, Nyth has built up a solid 35-year background at Volvo, with extensive experience from producing cars and design within Manufacturing Engineering, Body and Painted Body at Research and Development.
Towcar Award for Kia Sportage
Confirming Kia’s outstanding performance in the workhorse-world of caravan and trailer towing, the latest Towcar Awards – jointly hosted by Practical Caravan, What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club – have added another prize to the company’s display-case.
60 Ferraris in Heritage Parade at Le Mans
At 7.30am on Saturday 14th June, the morning of the Le Mans 24 Hours, some 60 Ferraris took to the circuit for the Heritage Parade, organised by Motor Racing Legends.
Is your car child safe?
With Child Safety Week (23 - 29 June 2008) upon us, HPI is urging parents to make essential checks when buying a used car.
Jaguar XJ diesel wins Towcar Award
Jaguar has claimed the 2008 Towcar Award for the XJ 2.7 litre Diesel in the 1725-1899kg category. The award was presented by What Car?, Practical Caravan, and The Camping and Caravanning Club.