Car News
Subaru 2.5 litre turbo ‘boxer’ engine wins major award
Subaru’s iconic 2.5 litre turbocharged ‘boxer’ engine has won an award at the International Engine Of The Year Award 2008.
BMW wins International Engine of the Year
BMW has been named the outright winner of the International Engine of the Year (IEotY) awards for a record-breaking fourth year in succession.
ContipremiumContact 2 commended in product honours
The ContiPremiumContact 2 has again proved its outstanding performance credentials receiving a commendation from leading consumer publication, Auto Express. The ContiPremiumContact 2 was recognised for the second consecutive year in the magazines 2008 product honours.
Toyota helps children shape schools of the future
Thousands of schoolchildren across England and Wales are being given the chance to tackle climate change in the classroom thanks to a unique partnership between Toyota and the environmental charity Groundwork.
Handy solution to stubborn stains
With better weather on the way, if you're tempted to tinker with your motor, Armor All's Heavy Duty Hand Wipes have been specially formulated to remove those stubborn stains caused by dirt, oil and grease...an inevitable side-effect any time you dabble with the dipstick.
Comma’s success at Auto Express Awards
Car care specialist, Comma, has had more success at this year’s Auto Express Awards. The Kent company’s Super Glass Cleaner took the top prize with a category win, while Comma’s Alloy Wheel Cleaner and Interior Cleaner were both Commended by the motoring magazine in their respective categories.
One in five cars fails its first MOT
IAM Motoring Trust research acquired through the Freedom of Information Act reveals that 21.6 per cent of three-year old cars fail their first MoT test – a higher failure rate than in some European countries that do first roadworthiness tests after four years (the European minimum).
RAC: Driver training and testing reforms
The Royal Automobile Club Foundation welcomes these proposed reforms, which strike a good balance between supporting young people in their learning and making the test more representative of real-world driving, while rejecting strict regulations and restrictions which might discourage some from learning to drive, or encourage more to drive unlicensed.
Car market maintains growth in April
Registrations posted the best growth of the year in April with a 5,505 unit rise, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT).
Honours for Toyota in 2008 Engine of the Year Awards
Toyota’s engineering excellence has been recognised with two wins in the 2008 International Engine of the Year Awards. The results sustain Toyota’s impressive track record in the competition, with a total of 19 titles won since the awards were launched in 1999.
A1GP announces season four timing partner
Precision is a key word in both motorsport and the watch industry, so the announcement of TW Steel as the new Official Timing and Watch Partner for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is an ideal match.
Car mechanics rely on Machine Mart
Kitting out your workshop with tools and equipment from Machine Mart has never been easier. Packed with over 6,500 leading brand products, the new 404-page Machine Mart Spring Summer catalogue is a ‘must have’ for workshop professionals and DIY enthusiasts seeking a huge choice at unbeatable value.
Foreign lorries are ‘side swiping’ £52m off UK roads
Accidents caused by foreign lorries are costing nearly £52m every year, new research suggests. According to analysis by Accident Exchange, one of the UK’s leading accident management specialists, the annual number of crashes on UK roads involving foreign registered lorries could be as high as 9,800.
Shogun spearheads protection of UK’s CNI with ‘Operation Vintage’
The task of protecting key elements of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) has been handed to the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) for the next three years – and their key 4x4 operational vehicle is the Mitsubishi Shogun.
Government young driver proposals a first step
The Government's proposals to improve the training and testing of young drivers published today are a first step but need to go further, says the ABI (Association of British Insurers).