Car News
Caparo brings race-bred safety to the road
Safety systems and materials developed for Formula One make the Caparo T1 one of the world’s safest ultra-performance vehicles
Momo shapes up
A new addition to the motorsport range, and part of the much-anticipated Racing Collection 2008, the FIA approved Mod. 88 racing steering wheel from MOMO – the legendary manufacturer of racing and tuning products – has been specifically designed with versatility in mind.
All systems go for first-ever night race in Formula 1 history
Preparations for the first-ever night race in FORMULA 1™ history have been steadily building up with in-principle approval received for the Singapore street circuit, as well as the bespoke state-of-the-art lighting system.
Mayor’s Prius sets Stevenage a green example
The Mayor of the Hertfordshire town of Stevenage has broken with tradition – by switching to hybrid synergy drive for his new official car. Councillor Graham Clark has started using a Toyota Prius to fulfil his official engagements.
Choose the right car battery with new Varta branded range
A new range of replacement car batteries has been launched by market leading manufacturer Johnson Controls to provide an easy to understand power solution for vehicles of every age and technical complexity.
Prices announced for new BMW models
BMW will launch two new products in spring 2008 that will see the total number of models offered in the UK increase to 18 body styles and 231 variants.
THINK! Campaign scoops Royal award
The Government's THINK! road safety campaign has been recognised for its success in reducing road casualties over the last 20 years.
Qashqai hits 100,000 European sales
Nissan’s compact crossover, the QASHQAI has just hit the landmark of 100,000 customer sales in Europe.
MP3s, sat navs and mobile chargers add to winter battery toll
As many as 3.7 million drivers could be cursing their iPods, sat navs and mobile phone chargers this winter as electronic devices sap car batteries of their reserves, according to Kwik-Fit.
Corsa C model recall – ABS control unit replacement
Vauxhall Motors is recalling c355,000 Corsa C generation 3 and 5-door models built between 2004 and 2006 and Combo van and Tigra models built between 2004 and 2008 to replace the ABS brake control unit.
'Cave drawings' show the way for Jaguar and Land Rover
Jaguar and Land Rover today revealed plans for a new industry-leading design facility that will draw on advanced audio visual technologies with the projection power of eight cinemas to significantly speed up product development cycles.
UK’s biggest motor show to hit London in July 2008
Over half a million people are expected to visit The British International Motor Show in 2008, making it the biggest automotive exhibition in the UK.
Thatcham looks east
2008 sees Thatcham, the insurer funded research centre widen its horizons and look east to Asia and Australasia.
Suzuki to show Concept for Fifth World Strategic Model
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) is pursuing a world strategy designed for long-term growth. Following the launch of its acclaimed fourth world strategic model, the Splash, at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the company is developing the fifth exciting model in its strategy.
Give the gift of Kenari this Christmas
With a brand new fabulous £500 cashback deal on both Kenari GX (manual) and Kenari EZ (auto), Perodua are offering their customers a great opportunity this Christmas to give the gift of Kenari, Britain’s best value mini-MPV.