Car News
Be ready for new consumer protection rules NFDA reminds car dealers
Vehicle dealers need to be ready for new consumer protection rules coming into force in May, according to the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
Motor shows are not just about cars!
Kumho Tyres is at the forefront of today’s high performance tyre market and examples of its powers of innovation are these days regularly displayed at motor shows across the globe.
Ford Model T stars in the Design Museum Tank
The car that changed the world has been installed in the famous glass 'tank' outside front of the Design Museum in London, within sight of Tower Bridge.
New SEAT Cupra drivers rocking the Championship
As the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship heads to Rockingham Motor Speedway for Rounds 3 and 4, there are two drivers new to the turbocharged, 2-litre car that look to be setting the early pace.
Racing debut of the new Audi A4 DTM
On 13 April, exactly 182 days after Audi driver Mattias Ekström won the prestigious 2007 DTM title at Hockenheim, the new DTM season, and thus Audi’s "title defence", begins at the same venue. Just one week later, at Oschersleben, the second race is on the agenda.
Audi clinches podium at LMS debut
Less than 24 hours after its victory in St Petersburg Audi clinched another podium result with its R10 TDI sportscar: the two Audi youngsters Alexandre Prémat (26) and Mike Rockenfeller (24) finished the 1000-kilometre race at Barcelona (Spain), which marked the début of Audi Sport Team Joest in the European Le Mans Series, in second place overall following a flawless drive.
Audi wins at St Petersburg
Audi scored the first victory of the Audi R10 TDI in the 2008 American Le Mans Series in a thrilling battle in the second round at St Petersburg (US state of Florida).
Aston Martin Vantage N24 Hot Lap League
Thanks to an exciting partnership between Aston Martin, PalmerSport and The Sunday Times, driving a race-prepared Aston Martin on-track and against the clock is no longer a thrill enjoyed exclusively by racing drivers.
Jaguar XJ long wheelbase wins Chauffeur Car of the Year 2008
Jaguar's XJ long wheelbase has been acclaimed 'Chauffeur Car of the Year 2008' in the under £50,000 category by The Chauffeur magazine. Judging the awards were members of the motoring media and key industry opinion formers.
Stressed Cardiff hotspot for ‘getaway cars’
More than 3 in 4 (77%) people living in Cardiff cite driving as one of the rare opportunities which they get for me-time, according to Confused.com.
Save money on a new car by haggling
Collectively GB motorists could save themselves an incredible £286 million, if only they were prepared to haggle on the price of their new car, according to research from Sainsbury’s Finance.
Low emission cars and LCVs perform well in Peugeot’s first quarter sales
Peugeot’s retail customers appear to be making more considered, cost-based, ‘green’ decisions, according to its latest Quarter 1 sales.
New common rail diesel in Touareg
The Touareg range is set to benefit from the introduction of a revised 3.0-litre V6 TDI common rail diesel engine which promises to deliver greater refinement and a useful boost in power while returning higher fuel economy and emitting less CO2.
Going two better Nissan Qashqai+2 unveiled
As market rivals start to catch up with the segment defining Qashqai, Nissan has already moved the goalposts: the top selling compact Crossover has expanded its offer with a seven-seat version.
Record first quarter for BMW
BMW UK is celebrating its best-ever first quarter for sales across the range. BMW, MINI and motorcycles have all achieved record-breaking news in March, based on new products, environmental technologies, and a successful new sales channel structure.