Car News
Scotsman leads Lexus to third consecutive 24 hour race win
Scotsman, Dario Franchitti led a team of four drivers who steered a Lexus powered sports car to victory in the Daytona 24 Hour race in Florida over the weekend.
Fiat 500 receives Car of the Year 2008 award in Berlin
The coveted Car of the Year 2008 award, which was given to the Fiat 500 by a jury of 58 specialist journalists from 22 European countries, was presented this evening (28 January) at a ceremony in Berlin.
Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte feature at Harrods
One of this year’s most exciting window displays will feature at Harrods between 28th January and 23rd February 2008, as the stunning Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte are showcased in the Brompton Road windows of the world’s most famous department store.
Renault launches Twingo ‘Extreme’
Renault’s heritage in producing funky, stylish and practical small cars is evident in its Clio and Modus models, a line-up that was significantly enhanced with the introduction of New Twingo, which debuted last year for the first time in right-hand drive in the UK.
Farmer to cross Bering Straits in a Land Rover on Cooper tyres
Some of the world’s biggest motor companies have attempted it, so have famous millionaire explorers. Now Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe is supporting a Yorkshire farmer as he tries to succeed where the big boys have failed, by becoming the first person to cross the infamous Bering Strait in a land vehicle.
Brave the winter chill for a great deal and great choice
Leading car auction specialist, BCA (British Car Auctions) is advising that the winter months are an excellent time to buy a used car, with great prices and a wide range of choice available.
BMW ConnectedDrive adds safety and convenience
ConnectedDrive, BMW’s ground-breaking safety and assistance telematics service, is expected to be supplied on 30,000 new BMW cars in the UK in 2008, bringing added peace-of-mind and convenience to drivers.
Honda breaks global sales and production records in 2007
Honda Motor Co. Ltd has announced continued growth, with high demand and record sales for its automobiles and motorcycles across the world.
A1GP heads to Australia for round six
The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08 title race is closer than ever as the thrilling nation versus nation series enters the second half of the season.
Citroen’s Loeb most successful Monte Carlo driver
Sébastien Loeb has become the most successful driver in the history of the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo, by taking his fifth victory on the event.
Audi starts with diesel sportscars in Europe
AUDI AG enters the 2008 motorsport season and Le Mans Series (LMS) with a high-calibre driving squad and the most successful Le Mans team ever.
Focus on the music
Ford's latest advertising campaign will focus on the music when it's aired in the UK from 4th February.
New package of measures to improve stretched limousine safety
The first part of a new package of measures to help improve the safe operation of stretched limousines and keep unlawful vehicles off the road has been unveiled today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Green Citroens for Green Motion
Green Motion, Europe’s first environmentally-friendly car and van hire network, has just taken delivery of 18 new Citroen cars and commercial vehicles for use at its newly opened vehicle rental outlets in Oxford, Palmers Green, North London and Milton Keynes.
Passionate plates are a must for Valentines
Love is in the air and it is starting to appear on our number plates as well, according to DVLA Personalised Registrations.