Car News
Honda’s Dreamscape arena at British International Motor Show
An action-packed display of Honda cars, motorcycles and power equipment will take over the Live Action Arena at this summer’s British International Motor Show.
AFS Trinity, Ricardo announce joint Extreme Fleet program
AFS Trinity Power Corporation and Ricardo plc have announced creation of Extreme Fleet, a joint program to offer Extreme Hybrid fleet vehicles that use no gasoline at all on most days without sacrificing vehicle size or power.
RCV lands advanced engine contract for Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle
RCV Engines Ltd has won a second major contract from leading American defence and aerospace manufacturer, Honeywell, to produce a rotating cylinder valve engine for its backpack-sized Micro Air Vehicle (MAV).
Guild girls go on the run!
Guild committee members Charlotte Blight and Sarah Bradley have hatched a cunning plan to raise funds for the Guild Benevolent Fund – and Women on the Move Against Cancer, of which they’re both patrons.
New smart TV advertising campaign reinforces safety credentials
smart will be the subject of a new television advertising campaign starting on Sunday 4 May. The three adverts dramatise some amazing facts about smart and show how safe, practical and economical the smart fortwo is.
With TDI power and GTL diesel fuel in the Ardennes
On the Whitsun weekend, the Audi R10 TDI will make its racing début at Spa-Francorchamps, on one of the world’s most demanding race tracks.
Unique new product plugs gap in accident management sector
Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) fleets with 1-20 vehicles and companies running Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) can now benefit from a full claims management service, following the launch of Total Accident Management’s new Fleet 1-Call service.
Manheim’s “Hammer Time!” is a hit with used vehicle buyers
Used vehicle buyers have been flocking to manheim.co.uk to sign up to “Hammer Time!”, the online vehicle search tool that gives members of the public access to used cars and vans coming up for auction, through the world’s largest vehicle auction company.
Le Mans Series – Spa preview
Audi’s Allan McNish contests the final race before the highlight of his year’s racing with the Scotsman praying his poor fortune will quickly turnaround.
Volkswagen records profit growth in First Quarter
Volkswagen Group Continues Success Story. The Group delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008.
Fuel’s gold
If you are increasingly concerned about petrol costs after the recent price rises, ask yourself these questions next time you are driving. What is the delay time between lifting off the accelerator and applying the brake? And what gears are you using?
Jump start a career as a racing driver?
If you’ve ever dreamed of a career as a racing driver, but feel your current course is unlikely to steer you in that direction, Vauxhall’s VXR Racing Driver of the Year 2008 competition could be just what you’re looking for.
Aygo cool with new Blue hue
There’s blue, then there is Aygo Blue. This spring Toyota’s award-winning city car has a fresh look with a new dedicated Slate Blue metallic paint finish.
Vauxhall hits the spot with new Agila accessories
When a new car comes along with such attention grabbing style as the latest Vauxhall Agila, there may seem little scope for improvement. That is not how the aftersales experts at Vauxhall see it.
Volkswagen Scirocco blows in for Nurburgring Classic
The new Volkswagen Scirocco will later this month face the toughest track test in the world, even before it has gone on sale – an assault on the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours.