Car News

Lamborghini selects Diamond Black Zircotec coating for Reventón

Leading automotive coating specialist Zircotec has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply a new thermal barrier for its one million Euro Reventón car.

Drivers test green driving skills with Ford

Drivers eager to limit the impact of rising fuel prices have flooded Ford with applications for its summer Smart Driving Challenge.

Car market remains tough

BCA’s new Pulse data for May shows that while average used values increased in the month, this rise was generated by enhanced activity from manufacturers in the nearly-new sector.

Seat freshens its appeal this summer

The arrival of a tranche of exciting new models, the addition of innovative new options and a particularly modest price list tweak – that’s SEAT’s recipe for summer success.

Drivers could spend more time in courtesy cars

A new industry report from analysts Trend Tracker forecasts a shortfall in accident repair capacity in just two years, as cost pressures, write-offs, congestion and safer cars drive hard-pressed bodyshops out of business.

Jaguar Land Rover creates nearly 600 new jobs

Jaguar Land Rover is launching a major recruitment drive to attract up to 600 new employees. The focus of the campaign will be to recruit engineers to work on exciting new technology and product development programmes.

Motoring's greener future on show in London

The future of greener motoring will be on display at The British International Motor Show (ExCeL London, 23 July to 3 August), alongside demonstrations of how drivers can cut vehicle emissions and lower running costs.

Manheim expands operations in Europe

Manheim has expanded its operations in Europe with the official opening of a dedicated auction centre in Turkey. Manheim recently announced that it had entered into a joint venture with Borusan, Turkey’s leading used car remarketing company, which previously traded under the brand name Otomax.

Lucky reader collects prize Fiat Bravo

Taking delivery of a new car is an exciting time for anyone, but there was an added bonus for civil servant Jason Wilson – he won his new Fiat Bravo in a national motoring magazine competition.

Power tool drag race event takes off

Many more attractions have been added to the third ever dedicated Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing day, taking place on Sunday 10 August 2008 at Haynes International Motor Museum.

The AA launches car valeting range

The AA has further extended its vehicle maintenance range by launching its own car valeting range. Recognised as the UK’s best-known motoring brand, the AA already provides motorists with a recovery service, should their pride and joy break down; road atlases with which to plot their driving routes and even credit cards with which to pay for the lot.

Mazda UK bucks trend to hit record month in May

Private buyers might be shying away from new cars, but they’re not keeping away from the doors of Mazda dealers. “Mazda UK has just had its best ever May helped by a strong performance by the new Mazda2 and in its Mediterranean offshoots Cyprus and Malta,” says managing director Rob Lindley.