Car News
Goodwood 2008 Breakfast Club Dates and Themes
Following the huge popularity of the 2007 Goodwood Breakfast Club season, the much anticipated dates and themes for the 2008 Sunday morning meetings can now be announced.
Mercedes-Benz CLC: Sports Coupe with fun factor
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz Coupe family.
Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S
What’s in a colour? Well for Mitsubishi at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the colour will be orange, embodying the lively, warm, enthusiastic, creative, energetic, successful, and stimulating character that is Mitsubishi Motors in 2008.
Swede to head a dynamic endeavor for European car adaptation
Hakan Sandberg is the managing director of Autoadapt Group.The Swedish-based company is Europe’s largest producer of car adaptation solutions for people with disabilities.
Fiat Group reports its largest ever trading profit
The Fiat Group has recorded its largest ever trading profit – 3.2 billion euros based on a turnover of 59 billion euros – in its 2007 Annual Results.
Seat 16 million strong, and counting
Spanish car maker SEAT has notched up another massive milestone as its 16 millionth model rolled off the production line at the firm’s modern Martorell plant, near Barcelona.
Used car dealers expect retail success in 2008
Used car dealers are generally positive about their retail prospects in 2008, despite the credit crunch and reported fears of a potential dip in consumer confidence.
CAP launches Trend Analyser v2
CAP has launched Trend Analyser v2, an enhanced version of its innovative Trend Analyser residual values analysis tool designed for contract hire operators, finance companies and car, truck and van manufacturers.
Photography firm puts Isuzu Rodeos to tough test
An Oxfordshire photography firm is putting eight Isuzu Rodeos to a tough test as far as towing is concerned.
Porsche Automobil Holding SE – Annual General Meeting
Despite economic conditions becoming more difficult, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, is developing positively.
Renault backs up its quality commitment
Renault set the benchmark for the large MPV sector 23 years ago when it launched the Espace to much acclaim.
Deadly disorder at the wheel
esure motor insurance warns that over 300,000 UK drivers may be suffering from a sleep disorder that could put them in danger of falling asleep at the wheel, posing a huge threat to safety on UK roads.
Living the high life in Citroen’s C4 Picasso Lounge
Citroen is taking the Compact MPV to new levels of luxury with the introduction of the Lounge, a very special edition of the Company’s multi-award winning C4 Picasso, created uniquely for the UK market.
Car saleswomen more trustworthy than men
Forget buying a motor from Swiss Toni or Phil’s Car Lot, new research reveals that Lorraine Kelly and Paula Radcliffe are amongst the celebrities most British drivers would trust to sell them a reliable vehicle – and overall, Britons are more likely to trust a female car salesperson.
Stadco is awarded top supplier status by Ford
Stadco Ltd, the leading supplier of body-in-white services and facilities for the global automotive industry, has announced that its Castle Bromwich facility in the West Midlands, UK, has achieved “Q1” status.