Car News
Junior drivers win opening rounds of the Texaco Havoline Ginetta Championship
The famous Texaco star was once again seen on the race track as the 2008 Texaco Havoline Ginetta Championship began at Oulton Park over Easter weekend.
Volvo Cars wins international prize for City Safety
Volvo Cars’ in-house developed technology for avoiding low-speed collisions – has been awarded the American “Traffic Safety Achievement Award” at this year’s World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York.
Kumho Tyres’ Big Match Day to be held at Old Trafford
Kumho Tyres, Korea’s leading performance tyre maker and a platinum sponsor of Manchester United (MU), today announced that their Kumho Tyres’ Big Match Day for MU will be held at 17:15 on March 29, 2008, when the Reds take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Freelander 2 goes commercial
Due to significant customer demand, Land Rover will introduce a commercial derivative to the Freelander 2 product line-up. It will be showcased for the first time at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham from April 15-17.
Skoda cooks up a storm at the BTAA awards
Skoda’s memorable ‘Fabia Cake’ advert has not only proved popular with television and online audiences but has also struck a chord with British Television Advertising Award judges, after they granted the advert four accolades.
Taxiwise calls for summer of safety
British Summer Time gets underway this weekend with national taxi safety campaigner Taxiwise reminding everyone to stay safe.
Agreement set to accelerate the arrival of hydrogen vehicles
Two leading British technology companies have agreed to collaborate in a unique project to put hydrogen-powered, emissions-free vehicles onto UK roads.
Two commitments for the Audi R10 TDI
Even in its third year of racing the Audi R10 TDI still experiences some débuts: on the first weekend in April, the diesel-powered sportscar will compete simultaneously for the first time in two races, in America and in Europe.
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli 2008 season
The 2008 season for the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, Europe’s most exclusive single-make racing series for Ferrari clients and enthusiasts, kicks off at Monza this weekend, with a full race programme at the famed Italian race circuit, home of the Italian Grand Prix since the race moved there from Brescia in 1922.
Convertibles set for summer
Summer must be coming, as BCA Blackbushe is staging two special Live Online convertible sales on behalf of LloydsTSB Autolease and Black Horse on the 14th and 28th April.
RMIF warns businesses on corporate manslaughter
Motor sector businesses will need to keep health and safety management systems under constant review to avoid falling foul of the new corporate manslaughter law coming into force from April, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Fast arrest thanks to TomTom WORK tracking system
A light-footed opportunist thief in Sheffield has just got his collar felt very quickly thanks to the tracking capability of TomTom WORK’s GO 715 gps navigation system.
Wet weather only adds to the Group B fun at Race Retro
Heavy rain and strong winds failed to stop die-hard historic motorsport fans enjoying the live action of the Slowly Sideways Group B rally cars at this year’s Race Retro at Stoneleigh Park.
McNish looking to make good start in Barcelona Le Mans Series Opener
Allan McNish bids to get his Le Mans Series title aspirations off to a flying start by steering his diesel-powered Audi home to top honours in the opening race at Barcelona on Sunday (6 Apr).
Revamped and ready to go – MINI Cherished online
MINI UK is responding to a huge surge in interest for its 100 per cent approved used cars with a complete redevelopment of its MINI Cherished website. From 01 April 2008, UK customers will be able to locate their perfect used MINI faster and even more easily at minicherished.co.uk