Car News
50% of parents pass on dangerous road habits
Parents will be given a dramatic insight into how their own behaviour on the road can pass dangerous habits on to their children as Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today launches a series of innovative workshops in schools across England.
Local man Lawson leads the way
Robert Lawson (Bardon/JHR) will head to his home circuit of Croft in North Yorkshire for Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship with his lead in the driver standings still intact.
Saab star comes to Eden – 9-X BioHybrid takes centre stage
Saab comes to the 2008 Sexy Green Car Show at the Eden Project with its ground-breaking vision of what the future compact car could look like – the Saab 9-X BioHybrid. First seen at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show in March, where it won ‘Best Concept’, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid is making its UK debut at the show.
Race car for the road: Scirocco GT24 concept is unveiled
As a trio of race-prepared, factory-entered Scirocco racers run through final checks before the start of the Nürburgring 24-hour race this weekend, a road-going sister car, the Scirocco GT24 Concept, has been unveiled in front of Volkswagen fans at the annual Wörthersee Festival in Austria.
Over 14 million to hit the roads Bank Holiday weekend
Over half of all Britons (51 per cent) are planning to travel over this Bank Holiday weekend and could be caught up in the mayhem involving traffic jams, delays and cancellations, according to research by esure car insurance.
Credit crunch brings added dilemma to used car buyers
Worrying new research has revealed that outstanding finance is the biggest risk facing used car buyers today, with an alarming 30 out of every 100 cars checked by HPI still subject to an outstanding finance agreement.
Jaguar quickest in the speed traps at Monza
3 Times World Sportscar Champion, Ray Bellm was driving the Apex Motorsport Jaguar for the first time, sharing with Stuart Hall. The speed traps on the Italian circuit gave a clear indication of the Jaguar’s speed, recording the V8 supercharged XKR fastest in all sectors during the 20 lap test.
Record breaking £1million for Aston Martin DB4 GT
On Saturday 17th May, Aston Martin Works Service hosted its ninth and most successful Bonhams’ Auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia. This year’s sale generated a record £4.7 million with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Latvia, Japan, Australia and the United States.
Vauxhall Excels at Motability Operations Awards
Vauxhall’s commitment as a major supplier of vehicles to disabled drivers and their families was clearly highlighted at the recent Motability Operations Supplier Awards ceremony.
Aviators set to flock to Goodwood
The Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In and Air Display is a two day aviation spectacular offering plenty of nostalgia and excitement for all the family.
‘Walkinshaw Performance’ now available on Mitsubishi’s L200 pick-up
Tom Walkinshaw began his motorsports career in 1968 and then formed Tom Walkinshaw Racing in 1975. Now with over 30 years’ experience in performance engineering, they have turned their expertise on the special edition Mitsubishi L200 double cab pick-up.
Trafficmaster publishes the jam buster schedule
Unfortunately we are not talking about the strawberry and a raspberry variety of jams, as Trafficmaster warns of severe delays on the roads in the run up to the May Bank Holiday.
Cost of petrol causes drivers to review choice of car
The escalating cost of petrol, particularly diesel, is having a major impact on the choice of cars people are buying according to Motorpoint – the UK’s leading car supermarket.
UK’s biggest motor show ‘plugs in’ to demand for electric vehicles
The organisers of this year’s British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect, are ‘charged up’ about their all-new showcase of the latest electric vehicle models!
Alfa Brera S – Developed for UK roads
Few sports cars are developed specifically for Britain’s roads. Those that have been tend to become true ‘driver’s cars’. Alfa Romeo is planning for the new, limited edition Alfa Brera S to join those ranks.