Car News
Skoda starts production in Russia
On the 28th of November Skoda started assembling vehicles in Kaluga, Russia. With a total capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually, the new facility will account for forty percent of the firm’s total worldwide production.
Kwik-Fit launches new windscreen repair service
More than one-in-three British motorists are driving around with at least one chip in their windscreen, according to new research by Kwik-Fit.
Insignia a new name for a new era
It’s a new name for a bold new model, as Vauxhall announces plans to launch its next mid-size contender at the British International Motor Show in London in July 2008. Insignia marks the dawn of a fresh era for the Griffin-badged marque.
Scottish taxi dealer celebrates sales success
A leading taxi dealer with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow is celebrating after increasing its sales of LTI’s TX4 model by 36 per cent.
Feature rich and fancy free
Having recently grabbed Europe’s top gong in the in-car, audio-visual stakes - In-Car A/V Head Unit of the Year - Clarion is showing no signs of let-up in the development of cutting edge in-car entertainment, with the launch of its intuitive VRX578RUSB multi-media masterpiece.
Toyota renewal ‘easy decision’ for Webbs
“The great thing with running Toyotas is that I don’t get any phone calls from drivers!” says the S Webb & Sons (Distributors) Ltd director who introduced the brand to his company.
Record Aston Martin goes under charity hammer
The V8 Vantage which earlier this year became the first car to cross the Asian Highway will go under the hammer for charity at the Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia auction on December 3 at Olympia in London.
Porsche sets new records
Porsche is looking back at a most successful year of business of its wholly owned subsidiary Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in 2006/07. Both revenues and sales as well as earnings reached new records.
New Thatcham Quality Accreditation for Automotive Innovations
Laserline Direct Limited are celebrating this week as the firm’s LASERTYRE product became the first device to gain the Thatcham Quality Accreditation (TQA) in the new Automotive Innovations category.
Volkswagen starts vehicle assembly in Russia
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Naryshkin, and the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Prof. Martin Winterkorn, were joined by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SkodaAuto, Reinhard Jung, and Prof. Jochem Heizmann,
Patrol and Navara get a long way down
On 17 December Nissan will launch special versions of both the Navara Pickup and Patrol 4x4 to commemorate its successful tie-up with the high-profile ‘Long Way Down’ expedition, currently being shown on Sunday evenings on BBC2.
Torotrak announces Licence Agreement with second F1 team
Further to the announcement on 24 September 2007 by Torotrak Plc that a major Formula 1 (F1) racing team had become the Company's first customer for the mechanical KERS system, Torotrak are pleased to announce a further new licence agreement with a leading F1 team.
All I want for Christmas is a sports car
For those hunting the ultimate in gifts this Christmas, here’s one Santa won’t be taking the credit for. Whether you’ll be wrapping up a Porsche Boxster or a sparkly new Mercedes SLK, a car from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental will impress far more than anything arriving down the chimney on Christmas Day.
Who needs clothes when you have a Kia?
Lady’s who love their motors – there’s a new car in town and it’s the ultimate accessory. Forget shoes, handbags - even clothes!...the new-look Kia Picanto will ensure you get heads turning left, right and centre.
Mitsubishi Outlander Commercial wins ‘Best 4x4 Van’ award
The Mitsubishi Outlander Commercial has been named ‘Best 4x4 Van’ at this year’s prestigious What Van? Awards, firmly establishing Mitsubishi as the 4x4 commercial vehicle supplier of choice, regardless of the job in hand.