Car News
Drayson-Barwell announces technology partnership with JCB
Drayson-Barwell, the international British GT sports car racing team that is pioneering the use of green technologies in motorsport, is pleased to announce a ground-breaking partnership with JCB, the world’s third largest construction equipment manufacturer.
Three stars for Nissan Navara in Euro NCAP test
Nissan’s Navara was awarded an improved score of three stars in adult occupant protection in a reassessment test conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) following a modification to the pickup truck’s airbag control unit software.
Motorists prove rich pickings for the tax man
Since coming into power in 1997, Labour has increased fuel duty by 19%, yet car ownership in the UK has increased by 25% suggesting that our love-affair with the car continues unabated.
‘Green’ is the new black for British motorists
Despite reports that black has overtaken silver as the car colour of choice for UK motorists, new research from AA Personal Loans reveals that a car’s green credentials are an increasing priority for potential car buyers.
BMW Dealer Team UK announces independent BTCC assault
Accident Exchange, the UK’s leading provider of accident management services and replacement vehicles to the automotive industry, is delighted to announce its entry in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship Independents’ Cup, as BMW Dealer Team UK.
Skoda Auto 's growth strategy fetches record-breaking results
At its annual press conference held in Mladá Boleslav, Skoda Auto announced its financial results according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Peak Performance wins Fleet Supplier of the Year award
Driver risk assessment and training company Peak Performance has beaten off stiff competition from major national companies to be voted ‘Fleet Supplier of the Year’ at the 20th Annual Fleet News Awards.
Mercedes ML 63 AMG with even more attractive looks
The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG now demonstrates even more emphatically its exceptional status as the performance SUV with the largest displacement and highest output.
The new-generation Mercedes M-Class
Mercedes-Benz has meticulously revamped the successful M-Class. The new generation of the dynamic, stylish SUV now has even more distinctive characteristics, and looks even sportier and more powerful.
Fiat 500 voted best small car in 2008 Auto 1 Awards
The new Fiat 500, Car of the Year 2008, has just taken top honours in the Small and Compact Vehicle category at this year’s glittering Auto 1 Awards, held in Geneva last week.
Mobil continues support of Vauxhall’s VX Racing
ExxonMobil has announced its continued support of British Touring Car Champions VX Racing for its 11th consecutive year. The company will supply the multi-championship winning team with its Mobil 1 0W40 engine oil as it embarks on the defence of its 2007 Championship title.
Vauxhall launches into 2008 BTCC season
Media and fans alike had their very first glimpse of the brand new Vauxhall Vectra VXR as the defending 2007 champions took part in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) media day at Rockingham, Northamptonshire.
Top Gear live at MPH 08
Fans of the BBC’s hugely entertaining Top Gear show are in for a massive treat later this year following news that MPH, the annual prestige and performance motoring event, will now feature a live version of the TV programme, fronted by Jeremy Clarkson.
Volkswagen sponsors the 2008 Olympic Games
More than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will be competing in the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing from 8-24 August, 2008.
Bentley follows sales success with record profitability
Bentley Motors has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2007, reporting record revenue and operating profit.