Car News
International Skoda sales boom in 2008
Skoda's results for the first quarter of 2008 have exceeded all expectations. Sales over the past three months totalled 173,474 vehicles – that’s an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period last year.
Halcyon days of Sunday drivers are back
Nearly two thirds (62%) of people in the UK drive up to twenty miles on Sundays, compared with a mere 14% who prefer to stay at home, according to research by Confused.com – UK insurance price comparison site.
Lexus LF-A concept to participate in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race
The Lexus LF-A concept car will participate in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race on 24–25 May 2008 as part of ongoing development.
Autoquake set to shake up used car industry
Autoquake, the UK’s leading online used car retailer, today announced the closure of a £6 million second round of venture capital funding led by Highland Capital Partners in conjunction with existing investor Accel Partners.
Patrick Dempsey arrives at premiere in Maserati Quattroporte
Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey and his stunning wife Jill sent the paparazzi into a frenzy last night, as they arrived in a burgundy Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to the VIP screening of his latest movie, Made of Honour.
Father's Day Smartwax
Here's a bit of smart thinking for Father's Day. Instead of a pair of socks or a tie, buy your dad something from the Smartwax range. Everybody knows dads love cleaning and polishing their cars – now, new products from California will make it easier and even more effective.
The Subaru Houghton International
From 22-25 May this year, the second Subaru Houghton International will be taking place in the magnificent grounds of Houghton Hall, 6 miles east of King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
New award for Doblo Cargo as dealer wins silver
The award-winning Fiat Doblo Cargo has just been honoured once more – this time it’s best Small Van in the fifth annual Professional Van & Light Truck Awards held at the British CV Show in Birmingham last week.
Land Rover takes up the reins at Windsor
Land Rover will once again be the main sponsor of the Royal Windsor Horse Show – taking place in Home Park, Windsor Castle, from 7-11 May.
Used car buyers urged to defy the credit crunch
Reports of a global credit crunch might be causing some consumers to tighten their financial belts but, according to EurotaxGlass’s, now is the ideal time to buy a used car.
Fancy a new job?
Entering Vauxhall’s 2008 VXR Racing Driver of the Year competition may not only result in a dream job as a professional racing driver, it may also lead to a new career.
Imagine a Peugeot for the megalopolis of tomorrow
Young designers from all over the world are invited to ‘imagine a Peugeot for the megalopolis of tomorrow’.
KTM X-Bow wins twice on race debut
Last weekend, the KTM X-Bow celebrated its racing debut in the GT4 European Cup at Silverstone Circuit in the UK. The car’s performance exceeded all expectations, claiming two class victories and excellent overall placings.
Aston Martins dominate at Silverstone
Aston Martin triumphed in both GT1 and GT4 categories in front of a 25,000-strong crowd in the first race of the FIA GT Championship at Silverstone over the weekend.
Nissan CVT vehicle sales top one million in 2007
Nissan announced that global sales of its CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) equipped vehicles topped one million with sales of 1,088,000 in fiscal year 2007, accomplishing the target set under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan.