Car News
Lewis joins Heikki at Jerez for his first run in the MP4-23
Lewis Hamilton drove the team’s 2008 Formula 1 car, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 for the first time today at the Jerez circuit. Lewis left the garage at 09:10 and completed over 456kms and 103 laps during the course of the day.
Terry Grant to feature in the Live Action Arena
Terry Grant will be returning to Autosport International’s Live Action Arena this weekend to add yet another Guinness World Record to his impressive collection.
Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 C MY2008
Autodelta is pleased to introduce the Autodelta Brera J5 3.2 Compressore ‘Model Year 2008’ (MY) which has been developed specifically for hot and tropical climate requirements and now incorporates an air-to-air intercooler mounted behind the front bumper.
Rallye Sunseeker and Turbo Dynamics won’t disappoint
The south coast’s annual motorsport event, Rallye Sunseeker is set to return for its 23rd year on 22nd February 2008.
GM records highest 2007 volume growth in Europe
General Motors (GM) sets all-time sales record in Europe in 2007, with 2,182,000 vehicles, up 179,000 units or 8.9 percent from 2006.
Chevrolet sales hit new heights
Sales of new Chevrolet cars in Britain have reached an all-time high, with 18,356 new models sold in 2007.
A1GP Stars at Autosport International
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport fans will get a unique opportunity to meet the stars of the international nation versus nation series this week at Autosport International, the largest motorsport exhibition in the world, at the NEC in Birmingham (10-13 January 2008).
Winter offers from Proton Cars
Buying a new five door city car, five door hatchback or sporty supermini has never been easier thanks to the great deals Proton are offering on the Savvy, GEN-2 and Satria Neo this winter.
New WRC website gets off to a flying start
While most of us were easing our way back in to the New Year, the all-new wrc.com screamed on to the web at midday on 2nd January.
Edition models strengthen BMW 1, 3 and 5 Series and Z4 line up
Hot on the heels of a record sales year in the UK, BMW has launched a new specification tier on BMW 1, 3, 5 Series and Z4 models, offering even greater value for money and personalisation.
Xtrac advanced transmission technology at Autosport International
An innovative continuously variable transmission for a mechanical flywheel-based (KERS) Kinetic Energy Recovery System will form the centrepiece of the Xtrac stand this year at the Autosport International Show.
The Rovers return
Three rare MG-Rovers in time-warp condition were sold by BCA on behalf of car retail group Inchcape just before Christmas.
BMW and BCA set new auction record £9.5m turnover in one sale!
A special sale conducted by BCA on behalf of the BMW Group has broken the UK record for the highest auction turnover in a single sale.
Do summer tyres work safely in the UK winter?
British drivers tend to assume their ‘summer’ tyres will keep them safe in winter too, unlike their counterparts in Central Europe and Scandinavia who automatically switch to ‘cold weather’ rubber as the temperatures fall.
Ford dealers offer more power for Fiesta ST
Ford is offering Fiesta ST customers in the UK a unique opportunity to buy performance upgrades for their cars through a choice of two special dealer-fit options.