Car News
Kia announces 2008 Sportage and Picanto model ranges
Kia Motors UK is happy to announce that the new 2008 Sportage and Picanto models are now on sale throughout the UK.
Hot products for ’05 Mustangs
According to import specialists, the 2005 Ford Mustang remains the hottest-selling new American car in the UK at the moment. It’s also a model that is ripe for modification, and USAutomotive Ltd, this country’s premier supplier of aftermarket components for American cars, has many items available to enhance both the performance and the looks of this highly desirable vehicle.
Two Porsche debuts at Los Angeles Show
Porsche is presenting innovative drive concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show that demonstrate its commitment to alternative power sources, with the highlight being the first appearance in the USA of the Cayenne Hybrid prototype.
British drivers slip up on the roads
Many British drivers are ill-prepared when it comes to winter driving and are committing a host of driving ‘sins’ on slippery roads, according to new research.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday 18 November 2007 marks the fourteenth World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which recognises the suffering endured by families and survivors of road crashes globally. Thirty church remembrance services will be held across the UK.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia makes North American debut
Ferrari’s newest high-performance two-seater Berlinetta, the 430 Scuderia, will make its nationwide debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, giving evidence of the brand’s tradition and ability to translate Formula One technology into its production vehicles.
Governor Schwarzenegger visits Volkswagen at LA Auto Show
Touring the show after the press conference California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of the recently unveiled Volkswagen space up! blue concept car.
Bosch aiming to triple Asian sales by 2015
The Bosch Group aims to achieve above-average growth in Asia Pacific over the next few years, with a target of 22 billion euros in sales by 2015.
Classic Motor Show ‘brakes’ attendance records
This year's Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham's NEC alongside supercar show MPH, broke all previous attendance records.
Goodwood introduce ‘new look’ Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy
The Goodwood Revival, the world’s most authentic historic motor race event, is set to encompass an exciting new dimension to its race programme for 2008. A fresh grid of motorcycles and legendary top riders are set to star in a ‘new look’ Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy for 1950s motorcycles.
Hybride HDi - 74g of CO2/km at Challenge Bibendum
PSA Peugeot Citroen will utilise the Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi – a vehicle that emits 74g of CO2 per kilometre thanks to the use of B30 fuel (30% biodiesel/diesel) – at this month’s Challenge Bibendum held in Shanghai from November 14-17.
Honda going for gold at WorldSkills 2007 Japan
Honda (UK)’s Apprentice of the Year has joined the UK WorldSkills team as they head to Japan to compete against 850 competitors from 49 different member nations in the trade industry’s global skills competition.
FLA becomes ATA for DVLA keeper data
Responding to the DVLA’s recent decision to restrict DVLA keeper data access to members of accredited bodies, the FLA has become a DVLA Accredited Trade Association (ATA). This swift action ensures that FLA members providing Motor Asset Registration Services will continue to be able to access DVLA keeper data.
Renault announces global sales results for October 2007
In October 2007, the Renault Group posted a 5.8% increase in sales (Car and LCV) compared with October 2006. All three brands contributed to the worldwide sales total of 219,411 vehicles, with increases of 4.6% for Renault, 19.1% for Dacia and 4.5% for Renault Samsung Motors.
New, bigger-engined Sirion tops revised ’08 range
A new 1.5 litre engine plus sporty looks and high equipment levels are features of the new Daihatsu Sirion SX – on sale immediately and priced at £9,495 on-the-road.