Car News
The cracks are really showing at MIRA
Automotive development experts MIRA have launched a new service that enables highly accurate measurements of how microscopic cracks propagate through materials, leading to better designs that last longer.
Land Rover takes to the slopes
Land Rover has announced its appointment as the Official Vehicle Partner to Snowsport GB, the British Alpine Ski Team and the British Snowboard Team. As Official Vehicle Partner, Land Rover will provide all team members - including Britain's number one female down hill skier, Chemmy Alcott together with Finlay Mickel and brothers Alain and Noel Baxter - with a fleet of Discovery 3s and Range Rover Sports to support them during the World Cup season.
Accurate valuation is the key to car auction sales
It is crucial that vehicles sold at auction over the next few months are presented and priced correctly given the anticipated surge in availability, according to the Society of Motor Auctions (SMA), part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
You little belter!
It wasn't until 1983 that it became compulsory for front seat passengers to use seatbelts, and road safety campaigners have marked the 25th anniversary of this important law.
Think! switch off before you drive off
A new THINK! campaign to highlight the dangers of using a mobile phone when driving was launched by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Nissan net income up 26.6% at 132.2 billion yen in Q3, FY07
Nissan announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 132.2 billion yen (US $1.13 billion, euro 0.81 billion), up 26.6% compared with the same period a year ago.
BCA Walsall scoops Lex award
The team at BCA Walsall are celebrating after being named best performing auction centre by major customer Lex. The annual Lex Cup was awarded to BCA manager Jim Wilson by Lex’s National Auction Manager, Ken Boothe on 21 January.
New rally ‘taster days’ launched for 2008
Rally Torque is introducing a limited number of rally ‘taster days’ this year for would-be professional rally drivers to get behind the wheel and see if they can ‘cut it’.
Mitsubishi outstrips European market with 2007 sales performance
During a milestone year, which saw some radical strategic shifts in its distribution as well as successful introduction of key new models, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME) has increased its sales momentum.
Momo’s new range looks set to rule
New to its tuning range, MOMO - the Italian auto accessory guru - has introduced the Nero collection; a brooding new line-up of steering wheel, gearshift knob, pedal set and harness pad set, inspired by the Italian definition of the collections name…’black’.
De-icing with death
With adverse wintery weather causing dangerous driving conditions, British motorists are likely to experience a third more (31 per cent) accidents this winter season than during the summer months, mainly down to poorly gritted local roads.
Almost half of 4x4 drivers do get their wheels dirty
More British 4x4 drivers have taken their vehicle on a muddy track or off-road than use them on the school run, startling new research from AA Personal Loans reveals.
Isuzu toughness convinces coastguards
The toughness of Isuzu trucks has convinced West Dorset coastguards to put two Rodeo pickups into service.
Ricardo receives award for high performance engineering
In receiving the prestigious 2008 award of The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London, Ricardo plc joins a long list of previous high-profile winners which includes BMW Group Oxford, Augusta Westland, Land Rover and BAE Systems.
Timetable set for first-ever night race in Formula 1 history
Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, has confirmed the timetable for the 2008 FORMULA 1TM SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The inaugural Singapore event, which will be first ever Grand Prix to be held at night, will take place on Sunday, September 28.