Car News
Experts debate new moves to tackle vehicle crime
Senior police officers, insurance experts, members of Government Agencies and representatives of vehicle manufacturers will be discussing the latest measures to tackle auto theft at next month’s National Vehicle Crime Conference in Warwickshire.
Continued growth for Civic Hybrid
Honda’s low-emission Civic Hybrid has recorded rapid growth during the first months of 2008, with sales up by 206 per cent.
Champions announce 2008 partners
VX Racing, the 2007 British Touring Car (BTCC) Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Champions, has announced its 2008 sponsor line-up.
Dry weather drive even in wet weather
Uniroyal is introducing its new tyre for high performance cars to the UK. The Rainsport 2 delivers outstanding performance and gives motorists greater safety in wet conditions when it is most needed.
How 2008 Budget will affect motorists
In his first Budget, Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced higher road tax for cars with high emissions, but delayed implementing this 2p rise per litre in fuel duty for six months until October 2008. However, fuel was not the only item on the agenda which will affect motorists, additional outcomes from the Budget included:
KTM X-Bow to debut in GT4 European Cup
KTM Sportcar GmbH is pleased to announce the entry of two of its stunning X-Bow track cars in this year’s GT4 European Cup.
Ibiza Ecomotive remains road tax-free
SEAT’s ‘green’ champion, the new Ibiza Ecomotive, is one of the few four-wheeled winners in Alistair Darling’s first Budget as, despite significant increases in Vehicle Excise Duty, it remains road tax-free.
Vehicle dynamics that actively toe the line
Motorsport and vehicle technology specialist, Prodrive, is developing a vehicle dynamics system that actively adjusts toe angle to improve vehicle handling.
Chancellor turns his back on biofuels, says Saab
In response to the Chancellor’s announcement that the fuel duty rebate for biofuels will expire from 2010 Jonathan Nash, Managing Director of Saab Great Britain, ‘fears that the Government has turned its back on biofuels.’
The popular Volvo V50 with three years free servicing
The Volvo V50 sportswagon is Volvo’s best selling model in the UK with more than 23,000 taking to British roads since its launch in 2004 – and now it’s even more appealing.
Audi drivers look forward to start of DTM season
The Audi drivers are looking forward to the DTM season opener at Hockenheim on 13 April with increasingly eager anticipation: during the first official tests at Mugello, Italy, the nine factory drivers completed their extensive work programme without significant interruption.
vrs announces remarketing management service for Skoda Used Cars
Skoda has partnered with vrs, part of the Manheim Group, which now provides the complete remarketing service for its used car operations through the Manheim Group’s integrated, multi-channel remarketing proposition.
Green-Car-Guide Live! 2008 Green Motor Show
Today’s Budget, together with the ever-rising price of oil and fears over CO2 emissions, has created further pressure to purchase energy-efficient vehicles. However there are few opportunities for people to see a range of class-leading low emission vehicles in the metal, all in one place.
Four new wheels for five new babies
On Friday 22nd February, Dmitry Artamkin and his wife Varkara introduced their quintuplets to their new transport – a Kia Sedona supplied by Kia Motors UK.
Pricing set for Honda’s premium Accord
Pricing for the new Accord saloon has been announced, sending a powerful statement of intent to the established premium car makers in the D-sector.