Car News
Historic aircraft scramble to attend Vintage Fly-In and Air Display
Following on from the recent announcement of plans for the 2008 Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In and Air Display, a number of significant historic aircraft have already confirmed their attendance to this increasingly popular event, due to be held over the May Bank Holiday weekend of Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May.
Toyota A-BAT concept vehicle
Toyota returns to its compact pickup truck roots with its latest concept vehicle A-BAT. The environmentally advanced A-BAT provides modern versatility, roominess and style in a compact pickup architecture.
Lexus powers into 2008 with new GS 460
The Lexus GS range has been comprehensively revised for 2008, the changes led by the introduction of a sophisticated and powerful 4.6-litre V8 engine in the new GS 460.
Motability car scheme welcomes Alfa Romeo
Motability, the leading car scheme for disabled people, has kick-started 2008 with even more choice. Available for the first time from January 2008 are models by Alfa Romeo including the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS Turismo starting from £3,786 advance payment, and the159 and 159 Sportwagon Alfa Romeo models.
Tribute to a champion
Motorsport fans will have their chance to pay tribute to Colin McRae at Autosport International’s dedicated display honouring the 1995 World Rally Champion this weekend.
BMW 1 Series Convertible
Compact and outstandingly agile Convertible based on the BMW 1 Series; four seater with electro hydraulic operated soft-top, first premium Convertible in the compact vehicle segment.
Chrysler and Nissan confirm OEM product agreement
Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced an agreement for Nissan to supply Chrysler with a new car for limited distribution in South America. Based on the Nissan Versa sedan, the new car will be supplied to Chrysler on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009.
Volvo Powershift – smooth, powerful and fuel efficient
The new Volvo automatic Powershift transmission will be available to order from late February on the 136PS two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 with a recommended retail price of £1,250.
Predicted drop in used car values is overblown
News from EurotaxGlass’s that values of three year old cars are likely to drop by £400 in 2008 has come as a surprise to the BVRLA.
Volvo XC90 gets the R-Design makeover
Volvo’s new sports inspired R-Design package is now available on the Volvo XC90 and is given its first public appearance at the North American International Auto Show this month.
Nissan GT-R GT500 to be unveiled in new works livery
The GT500 specification Nissan GT-R racing car, which will vie for the 2008 SUPER GT series, will make its public debut at the upcoming “Tokyo Auto Salon with NAPAC” (January 11-13, 2008 at Makuhari Messe), followed by the “Osaka Auto Messe 2008” (February 9-11, 2008 at Intecks Osaka), the country’s two largest annual custom car shows.
MUGEN EURO one year on
It is exactly one year since the formation of MUGEN EURO Co. Limited in the UK was revealed.
Another record year for Skoda in 2007
Last year Skoda performed better than ever before. Skoda sold almost 40,000 cars in a 12 month period for the first time (39,907). These impressive figures saw Skoda’s UK market share remain steady at 1.7% despite some fierce competition.
GT2 Aston Martin joins GT1 racer
An Aston Martin Vantage GT2 car has been added to Gigawave MotorSport’s line-up for the 2008 FIA GT Championship. This follows the announcement that the new, UK-based team will be racing an Aston Martin DBR9 in the GT1 class.
British Team to debut with Aston Martin Racing in FIA GT Championship
Gigawave MotorSport will be flying the flag for Britain in this season’s FIA GT Championship, as the only UK-based team in the GT1 class.