Car News
Cars Direct named as preferred supplier for BT Fleet
Cars Direct, the UK’s leading on-line auction and remarketing company, has recently strengthened their relationship with major UK client, BT Fleet, by being successfully appointed as a preferred supplier for 2008.
Coupes light up the Detroit Show
Environental issues may have been to the fore at Detroit – but there was no shortage of high-performance coupe action on the show floor.
RM Auctions announces next sale of historic Ferraris at Maranello
The focus of the collector car world will return to Maranello, Italy in May 2008 as RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, host their second annual “Ferrari Leggenda e Passione” auction event.
The Chinese designer looking for a unique style
The oddest-looking, and most bizarrely named cars at the show were these three tiny, toy-like concepts, the handiwork of Chinese auto designer Li Guangming.
Skoda achieves record international sales in 2007
Skoda delivered 630,032 vehicles to its customers worldwide in 2007 – that’s a 14.5% increase on the previous year and the firm’s best ever sales results.
Ricardo sets new benchmark in powertrain design
The latest release of WAVE, Ricardo’s world-leading engine performance and gas dynamics simulation software, takes its performance and modelling capacity to a new level in the quest to meet increasingly demanding fuel economy and emissions standards.
Lamborghini announces record sales figures
Lamborghini has announced record sales figures for 2007, building and selling 2,406 cars worldwide: a 15% increase over the 2,087 cars delivered in 2006. A particularly strong sales increase of nearly 40% was recorded in the UK, with deliveries of 211 vehicles.
Geely on a mission to show Chinese capabilities
Geely, China’s largest independent automaker, isn’t ready to sell cars in the US yet, but it took a major presence at the show in order to show that its technology is innovative and original.
Hyundai takes on the world’s finest with new V8 super saloon
Hyundai is to stir up the premium sector with the introduction of a new flagship - the all-new Genesis sports saloon. With capabilities and features comparable to the leading premium marques’ offerings, the Genesis will arrive at Hyundai dealerships in the US and Korea this summer.
Skoda Fabia Estate swoops low in insurance ratings
Skoda has announced the official insurance ratings for the new Fabia Estate… and it’s good news for stretched family budgets.
Nissan alliance could open more doors for fast-track Chrysler
Chrysler’s new low-key alliance with Nissan could lead to other opportunities – including the possibility of building Chrysler models in the UK.
JHR prepares three car SEAT Cupra Championship team
JHR Developments, one of the most successful independent one-make marque racing teams in the UK, is preparing to enter a three car team in the 2008 SEAT Cupra Championship.
Clio Renaultsport 197 wins ‘Hot Hatch Car of the Year’
For the second year running, the Clio Renaultsport 197 has been crowned ‘Hot Hatch Car of the Year’ by Track & Race Car magazine.
Brave the winter chill and get a used car bargain at BCA Belle Vue
December and January could be a good time to get a great deal on a quality used car or van, according to latest figures from leading local motor auction centre, BCA Belle Vue.
Renault Twingo and Terry Grant set new world record
Renowned stunt driver Terry Grant has set a new Guinness World Record in the feisty Renault Twingo. The audience at the Live Action Arena of the Autosport International Show saw the famous driver spin a Twingo GT through a gap just 18 centimetres more than the length of the car!