Car News
Smartleather from Smartwax
Whether you own a rare Ferrari or a well-preserved Ford, one of the delights of a classic car is a leather interior. The smell and feel of this natural material greatly enhances the driving experience.
New Renault fleet for MotorSport Vision circuits
For the fourth consecutive year, MotorSport Vision has teamed up with Renault for the French manufacturer and Formula 1 constructor to supply driving experience and race meeting support vehicles to MSV venues.
Gates introduces radiator caps for high speed race cars
Gates has fast-tracked a new range of high-pressure radiator Race Caps into an already comprehensive cooling systems range.
DVLA in ‘licence to thrill’ car giveaway
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a free prize draw to win a car for motorists renewing their vehicle tax - with three new cars up for grabs each month for a year. With more than 26 million customers to date, DVLA’s online and telephone services to tax and SORN vehicles has already proved a huge hit with drivers.
Microsoft-Renault technology partnership
On 24 May 2008, the Laguna Coupé microsite (laguna-coupe.com) became the first carmaker’s vehicle revelation site to harness second-generation Silverlight technology with Deep Zoom feature: revolutionary technology achieving unprecedented detail.
BVRLA supports EU call for lighter regulation
The BVRLA welcomes the European Commission’s recent evaluation report on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation, particularly its suggestion that a light-touch approach to fostering competition is the way forward.
Great finance offer on Proton GEN-2 LE
Great finance deals are now available on the GEN-2 hatchback LE in Energy Orange 1.3 GLS manual transmission and 1.6 GSX manual and automatic models.
New three-door and diesel Mazda2
One of the keys to Mazda’s continuing growth in Europe and around the world has been a strategy of expanding the line-up with exciting vehicles that appeal to an ever-wider group of customers.
Podium joy for Apex – Jaguar third at Spa
Apex Motorsport received a lift at the weekend when the Jaguar XKR of Stuart Scott, Chris Ryan and Mark Sumpter claimed third overall in the 1,000k Britcar race at Spa Francorchamps on Saturday.
RMIF reveals MOT letter mishap
Thousands of MOT Testing stations subject to a recent Government appraisal have been sent the wrong results, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has revealed.
Capture your car’s CO2 and use it to re-power your vehicle
A new technology that can capture the carbon emissions from your car is about to be unveiled to the world for the first time.
On-water activity set to thrill crowds at British Motor Show
For the first time, National Boat Shows (NBS), organiser of the PSP Southampton Boat Show, and the London Boat Show, is showcasing action on the water at The British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect.
Do used diesel cars still make financial sense?
Over recent years the rising cost of motoring has led growing numbers of consumers to abandon petrol cars in favour of fuel-efficient diesel alternatives.
Premium feel and stunning design define Insignia’s interior
These are the very first official shots of the soon-to-be-launched Insignia’s interior, showing the immense attention to detail Vauxhall’s designers have lavished on the car’s cabin.
Bentley to Brooklands charity run
Ten Bentley Graduate Trainees have challenged themselves to complete a 24-hour, 200 mile sponsored run from the Bentley Motors factory in Crewe, Cheshire, to the historic Brooklands Race Circuit in Weybridge, Surrey.