Car News
Corvette ZR1 certified power ratings
When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 litres of displacement.
Seat Altea Freetrack 4 now even better value
On the back of a particularly positive Press reception, and with several hundred sales already under its belt, SEAT’s innovative new all-wheel drive Altea Freetrack 4 is becoming more attractive still with the announcement of eye-catching new prices.
Whiplash : Small cars offer less protection
New figures from Thatcham show popular ‘City Cars’ as the least effective in saving the occupant from debilitating whiplash injury in the event of low speed rear end collisions.
Skoda’s annual report marks major milestone
This year’s annual report is the 100th issued by Czech carmaker, Skoda. It was way back in April 1908 that Laurin and Klement issued their very first business statement to the world, and while the figures are vastly different, some things remain the same.
‘Mondeo Man’ clocks up Britain’s highest mileage
The Ford Mondeo has been revealed as the most-used car in the UK, thanks to research conducted by Warranty Direct. On average, ‘Mondeo Man’ clocks up 15,483 miles each year – over 700 more than the next most-used car, the Saab 9-5.
BCA Tewkesbury back in business
British Car Auctions (BCA) has re-opened for business in Tewkesbury with a record sale, following the temporary closure last year as a result of severe flood damage. The centre, located in Northway Lane, Tewkesbury has been closed for seven months while repairs and refurbishment took place.
Motorists turned on by untapped stop-start technology savings
Three out of four drivers say they would buy a car that automatically cuts and restarts the engine in traffic in a massive thumbs-up for technology that is already in production but suffers from restricted availability.
Clean fight for mortgage advisor
The 2007 VXR Racing Driver of the Year winner, John Allison, enjoyed his racing debut with a strong performance in rounds one and two of the Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup in his Vauxhall Astra VXR at the challenging Snetterton Circuit on 27 April 2008.
GKN driveline continues expansion in China
GKN Driveline plans to open a major new production facility in Wuhan, China, next year. Haixiang Wang, business development director for GKN Group -- China, said the company will build a 44,000-square-metre plant scheduled to open during the first half of 2009.
Take a back seat for the best show on wheels
The chance to watch movies or play computer games while on the move has helped banish back-seat boredom for millions of motorists. With in-car DVD systems increasingly a top option – particularly for families – Toyota has developed a new in-car entertainment accessory pack that is versatile, portable and great value for money.
Volkswagen Passat R36 makes UK debut
The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque.
New generation Audi A3
The Audi A3 and A3 Sportback, the premium compact models from Audi, are raising their profile this summer with a raft of technical and visual improvements.
Kia cee’d receives environmental green light from TÜV
Kia Motors has been presented with two international certificates which recognise the advanced environmental design and manufacturing processes behind the Kia cee’d.
Blondie completes dream Motor Show Music Festival line-up
The full line-up for this summer’s Motor Show Music Festival has now been confirmed, with new-wave icons Blondie the final act to be announced. Blondie will play at the event, to be staged at ExCeL London, on 28 July.
Mazda wins award for diesel research
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will receive the ‘Outstanding Technical Paper Award 2008’ at the prestigious 58th Annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (SAEJ) awards ceremony to be held in May.