Car News
Meriva concept: next level of flexibility
With the dynamically styled Meriva Concept, Opel/Vauxhall presents the next level of monocab flexibility at the International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008).
Bang & Olufsen celebrates record UK sales in the Audi Q7
The awesome Audi Q7, which beat all sales forecasts in 2007 with nearly 6,200 units sold in the UK, now has a further attraction: it is available with the world’s finest in-car entertainment.
Experian launches Autocheck timeline
Experian, the global information services company, has launched a unique new feature as part of its vehicle provenance service to help dealers meet the increasing information demands of their customers.
Zafira gets a new look as sales continue to boom
With some styling changes, a new trim level and equipment upgrades, the class-leading Vauxhall Zafira looks set to further increase its popularity in the UK market.
Sir Alan Sugar meets Rolls-Royce apprentices
Sir Alan Sugar has met the future workforce of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars during a visit to the super luxury car manufacturer’s production facility at Goodwood, England.
Audi R8 goes from 0 to Victory in 15,000 votes
British motoring enthusiasts have put the brakes on Ferrari and BMW by naming the German Audi R8 as ‘MSN Cars Car of the Year’.
BRC adopts WRC style numbering
The Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship will adopt World Rally Championship style door and rear window numbers for 2008, the first time this style has been used in the UK outside the WRC.
MOMO gets racey
Following on from the Grand Tourer Racing (GTR) road wheel, MOMO has introduced the GTR2 range of steering wheel, gearknob, pedal set and harness pad, with the racey looks particularly prevalent in the 350mm steering wheel, which is finished in leather and features black suede grip inserts, chrome detail rings and a sculpted chrome centre section with embossed GT2 logo.
Stop drink driving with Alcolock
A new product – the Alcolock 500 - is now available that could help reduce the thousands of alcohol-related accidents and casualties that still occur each year.
Bosch increases sales and earnings in 2007
Internationally, the Bosch Group continues on a growth course: in 2007, sales rose by nearly six percent to 46.1 billion euros. After adjusting for currency effects, sales growth was roughly eight percent. All three business sectors made a positive contribution to this development.
TRL wins Technology Watch Project
TRL has been awarded the Technology Watch project by the Department for Transport. With the rapid developments in in-vehicle technologies, the aim of this two year project is to provide the Department with structured, up to date information on vehicle-based active safety systems.
New Ford Fiesta to debut at Geneva
Fun-loving and fashionable, sensational and safe; Ford's all-new Fiesta is guaranteed to wow the crowds when the wraps come off at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Intense pleasure at Festival of Speed and Revival
Many visitors to this year’s popular Goodwood motor sport events will be able to rest a little longer in the picturesque West Sussex Downlands setting thanks to some major enhancements made to the hospitality facilities, as well as the introduction of a new, dedicated camp site located within the grounds of the Goodwood Estate.
BuyYourCar continues to innovate with newcarleads.co.uk
The innovative car sales website, BuyYourCar.co.uk has introduced a unique service that enables dealers to purchase new car leads via a ‘pay-as-you-go’ online system.
January strong but market fragile
BCA reports that January trading conditions have exceeded many expectations with generally buoyant and competitive bidding in the auction halls, but warns against complacency going forward.