Car News
Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen announce creative partnership
Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to announce a creative and strategic partnership at the top of the premium sector. Together, Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen present a partnership of two innovative companies with a proud tradition in technology and design.
Aston Martin unveils V12 Vantage RS concept
At the official opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning new 600bhp performance concept car; the V12 Vantage RS.
Aston Martin opens new Design Studio
Aston Martin’s new design studio cements the company’s reputation as one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated sports car manufacturers.
Mazda Furai concept and new RX-8 to debut at Detroit
Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that it will stage the world premieres of the new Mazda Furai concept vehicle and the heavily revised version of the Mazda RX-8 sports car in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Upgrade your brakes to prevent accidents caused by brake fade
Wet brakes can reduce braking capability – fitting performance brake discs could avoid some serious accidents claims a new report.
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 GM studio to design next generation of electric vehicles
General Motors (GM) announces the opening of a new studio dedicated to the company’s next generation of electrically-driven vehicles.
Young designers shape future of Hummer through HX concept
Scheduled for introduction at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, the HUMMER HX concept reflects the innovative minds of three new GM designers - David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski - whose first assignment was to provide a vision for the future design of off-road vehicles.
Chevrolet Volt development moves forward
The massive fan in GM’s aero lab wind tunnel has been cranked up to full blast as GM’s designers and engineers work to optimise the aerodynamics of the Chevrolet Volt as part of the quest to make the breakthrough concept car a production reality.
Familiarisation course reduces risk for foreign drivers
The influx of over half a million people into Britain from the newer member states of the EC is posing the threat of an increase in the number of road accidents.
‘Too fast to race’ Group B Rally cars roar into Race Retro
The cars deemed too fast to race, the exhilarating Group B Rally cars will be wowing the crowds at Race Retro 2008, the international historic motorsport show.
Volkswagen TSI receives two awards in Japan
Volkswagen has received two of Japan’s top automobile prizes in the category of “Technology of the Year” for the development of its TSI technology.
Renault announces new Modus and Grand Modus pricing
Renault has a reputation for breaking the mould with innovative new products, and when it comes to MPVs, Renault is the pioneer. With the launch of Grand Modus, Renault has used its expertise to create a versatile, stylish, practical and spacious MPV which has all it takes to become the main car in any household.
Ex-Mussolini Alfa to headline H&H February sale
A 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder that competed in the Mille Miglia and was once owned by Benito Mussolini will be auctioned by H&H at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse on February 27, 2008.
Bosch receives International Road Safety Award
An in-vehicle technology developed by Bosch that has the capacity to dramatically reduce vehicle skidding accidents by over 80 per cent, has received the prestigious Prince Michael Twentieth Anniversary International Road Safety Technology Award.