Car News
Crash repairs fall behind rise in car numbers
The UK car population increased by 18% between 1998 and 2008, but the number of collision repairs to cars rose only 1%, thanks to a 10% decrease in the average distance travelled per car over the same period.
Citroen secures 4 victories at BICSA Awards
Citroen picked up more awards than any other manufacturer at this year’s British Insurance Car Security Awards at Thatcham’s Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre. The Company won the vehicle security awards with four different models.
Toyota Green Month
June is Green Month at Toyota. In a tradition going back 35 years, Toyota has scheduled June as an opportunity to engage its staff in activities that promote awareness of environmental issues and practical measures to help the planet.
Driving challenge thrills for Mazda fans at motor show
Mazda has confirmed its plans to return to the British International Motor Show, with the thrilling ‘Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge’ attraction, from 23 July to 3 August at ExCel, London Docklands.
Fiat launches clean, green eco event at flagship
A money-saving survey, the chance to drive a CO2 emissions-reducing simulator and a close-up look at the innovative Panda Aria concept car are some of the exciting features lined up for a Fiat interactive environment event in London this month.
Subaru Ireland bring first diesel range to Irish market
This is Subaru’s first diesel engine – developed in-house using over 40 years’ expertise in ‘boxer’ engine technology coupled with turbocharging know-how gleaned from the fierce World Rally Championship arena.
Make it a double with two top London shows
The multi award-winning British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect has joined forces with the hugely successful King Tutankhamun exhibition “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” at The O2, to offer visitors an amazing deal on combination tickets to see both events.
The dream continues – and the music goes on!
What would you park in your dream garage? From now until August 15, Europe’s fastest growing car brand is offering customers the chance to choose their three favourite Chevrolet models – and they could get to drive them all away!
Honda FCX Clarity heralds new generation of motoring
The first ever production FCX Clarity – Honda’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell car – came off the line in Japan today (Monday, 16 June). After 19 years of development, this ‘real world’ fuel cell car marks the beginning of a new era of cleaner motoring.
UK motorists are wasting money on MOT failures
Haynes, renowned worldwide for its car manuals, is urging motorists to save money by checking their cars before an MOT test.
Goodwood stages UK’s greatest showcase of new supercars
The Goodwood Festival of Speed being held in just four weeks time from 11-13 July – has firmly established itself as a great place to see the latest and best supercars from around the globe.
Dougie Lampkin kick starts Goodwood Festival of Speed
In exactly four weeks time (11-13 July) the annual Festival of Speed opens its gates to around 150,000 motor racing enthusiasts, 100 top motor sport competitors and over 350 mouth-watering competition cars and motorcycles, making the Goodwood event the largest of its kind in Europe.
Audi achieves second Le Mans hat-trick
The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten in the Le Mans 24 Hour race: in its third attempt, the diesel sportscar won the French endurance classic yet again.
New Mazda concept car to premiere at Moscow show
Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year’s Moscow International Automobile Salon from 28 August to 1 September. The concept is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market.
Major upgrade marks decade of WMIK peacekeeping
Following its initial development in 1997, the rapid deployment vehicle (RDV) concept – one of Ricardo’s most successful defence vehicle engineering innovations – was introduced a year later by the British Army as the weapons mount installation kit (WMIK).