Car News
Renault-Nissan and Project Better Place pursue strategy of zero-emission vehicles in Denmark
The Renault-Nissan Alliance have announced the second deployment of the Project Better Place initiative in Denmark.
Sainsbury’s supports new driver tiredness crackdown
Sainsbury’s Car Insurance has welcomed the Government’s launch this week of a new campaign to warn motorists of the dangers of driving whilst they are tired.
Seat hosts the clash of the 2007 BTCC support champions
The 2007 SEAT Cupra Champion, Jonathan Adam, is returning to defend his title this season - and will go head-to-head against Martin Byford, the 2007 Clio Cup Champion.
Suzuki brings information from the WRC directly to your phone
Calling all WRC fans; don’t worry if you can’t make it to Argentina this week, simply keep up to date with all the latest news via your mobile.
End MOT uncertainty RMIF tells government
‘Prolonged uncertainty over the future of the MOT is causing disquiet in the motor sector, and it must stop; the Government needs to make its intentions toward the test clear as soon as possible,’
Creating a more sustainable, reliable and safer road network
The Highways Agency has published its annual Business Plan for 2008-09, setting out how it plans to create a more sustainable, reliable and safer strategic road network.
CO2 tax on cars widespread in West-European Member States
Almost all West-European countries now levy some form of CO2 tax on passenger cars. A survey done by ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, shows that over the past 15 months, France, Spain, Finland and Ireland introduced CO2-related car taxation.
Seat returned to profitability in 2007
Spanish brand SEAT recorded an operating profit of 44 million Euros in 2007, according to Spanish accounting standards.
Honda Civic Type R – still Britain’s hottest hatch
Honda’s latest, more refined Civic Type R is the biggest-selling 3-door hot hatch in the UK.
Skoda’s family budget busters
Motorists need look no further than Skoda after this week’s budget. With family cars firmly in the firing line, Skoda offers some budget busting options thanks to a range of models that produce less than 151g CO2/km.
RM Auctions previews Ferrari sale event at Techno Classica
RM Auctions, the world’s leading auction house and restoration facility for vintage motor cars, invites automotive press, discerning collectors and enthusiasts to join them at this year’s Techno Classica exhibition, when it gets underway in Essen later this week.
Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser to be manufactured in Europe
PSA Peugeot Citroen has agreed with its partner Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) to transfer the production of the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser to Europe.
Skoda sales growth in February
Last month Skoda Auto maintained a firm position in all the key market areas worldwide. In Western Europe sales grew by 2.4% to 24,957 vehicles and, in Eastern Europe, by 44.6% to 9,548 vehicles.
New car tax rules will impact residual values
According to EurotaxGlass’s, the 98 per cent increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), recently announced by the Chancellor for a selected group of used cars, is certain to have an impact on their residual values
Mitsubishi’s global high demand drives SUV production to Europe
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has decided to transfer production of all EU-bound SUVs it supplies to PSA Peugeot Citroen from its Mizushima Plant, where they are currently built, to its European production hub, Netherlands Car B.V. (“NedCar”, Born). The transfer will be effective from January 2009.