Car News
Aston Martin announces partnership with Magna Steyr
Aston Martin has announced a partnership with automotive specialists Magna Steyr which will see the company’s four-door Rapide built at a dedicated facility in Graz in Austria.
Saab Geneva show highlights
Saab is a brand on the move, displaying two concept cars at this year’s Geneva show as part of a commitment to expand its product portfolio by entering all major segments of the car market.
Audi Q7 coastline makes waves in Geneva
The world’s most powerful diesel-powered passenger car - the Audi Q7 V12 TDI - will use the Audi stand at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6th to 16th ) as a springboard to make the leap from one-off concept to fully fledged production model.
Global first for engine remanufacturers
Engine remanufacturers from around the world will assemble in London next month (April 2008) to discuss common issues affecting their industry and to develop strategies that will help secure the future of the sector within the global economy.
Free training available to family workers to save children’s lives on roads
Professionals working with families, community leaders, health professionals and educators are being urged to take advantage of a free half-day training course and save children’s lives on roads. Training is available across the UK and can be set up in-house.
Loeb and Elena complete hat-trick of victories
Citroen’s quadruple FIA World Rally Champions Sébastien Loeb and co-driver, Daniel Elena, scored their third consecutive victory at Rally Mexico, to move within one point of the lead of the FIA World Rally Championship driver standings.
Virgin Atlantic to use Chevrolet hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced it will use Chevrolet Equinox hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for its “complimentary ground transfer service for upper class passengers” for planes landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Foundation praises Fords allergy-friendly vehicles
Ford has become the first vehicle manufacturer to receive the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation's (ECARF) Seal of Quality. The award is given to products that are suitable for allergy sufferers.
Volkswagen to become 68.6% voting shareholder in Scania
Volkswagen has reached an agreement with Investor AB and the Wallenberg Foundations regarding the purchase of their stakes in Scania (in total 134,711,900 A-shares or 30.62% of Scania’s voting rights) for a consideration of 200 SEK per A-share in cash.
Power tool racers face American invasion
The 2008 Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing event will take place on Sunday 10 August 2008 at Haynes International Motor Museum. Following the enormous success of last years event, the organisers are planning an even bigger event full of high octane action to thrill the spectators.
Land Rover LRX concept
A striking black and silver version of Land Rover's acclaimed LRX cross-coupe concept makes its global debut at the 78e Salon International de l'Automobile, alongside the original white LRX revealed earlier to widespread acclaim (at NAIAS, Detroit, in January).
The AA donates its gift vouchers to BEN
An impressive £13,995 worth of high street gift vouchers have been donated to BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity. The vouchers have been accumulated by AA patrols purchasing fuel in Total filling stations nationwide over twelve months.
Volvo launches Eco Challenge
Volvo is launching the Volvo Eco Challenge at the 2008 Dinghy Sailing Show with the help of the scheme’s ambassador Chris Packham, television presenter, wildlife photographer and author.
Number of people planning to buy a car falls
The latest findings from the Sainsbury’s Finance Car Buying Index, which tracks the number of people planning to purchase a car on a six-monthly basis, indicates a decrease in the number of people planning to buy a car and a drop in their expected spend on any car purchase.
Bosal UK’s exhaust catalogue is most comprehensive in the market
The latest edition of Bosal UK’s exhaust catalogue has been launched with a range of exhaust systems and cats for over 98% of the European car parc, making it the most comprehensive in the motor trade.