Car News

The Hackett Beaujolais Run 2007

For the second year running, Goodwood is delighted to be involved in the official Hackett Beaujolais Run 2-007, being held between 13-15 November. The 2007 Hackett Beaujolais Run will benefit Winston’s Wish, a very worthwhile charitable cause supporting children who have suffered a close family bereavement.

Company car tax-busting new Mazda6 gears up for launch

The all-new Mazda6 will go on sale in the UK on December 26, 2007 with the promise of massive company car tax savings for drivers as a result of huge cuts in carbon dioxide emissions.

Mazda hails breakthrough in exhaust catalyst technology

Mazda Motors has developed a new exhaust catalyst which manages to reduce the amount of expensive precious metals used by 70 to 90 percent. The breakthrough has come through using what is known as single-nanotechnology. Single-nanotechnology is a technology that can control even smaller particles than nanotechnology.

Mazda develops plant fibres for use in car interiors

Mazda has unveiled a new fabric for car interiors made entirely from plant-derived fibres. The fabric was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show on the seat covers and door trim in the all-new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid.

Taxi passengers in Norwich trust black cabs

Alternative vehicles operating as taxis could lead to passengers using dangerous illegal cabs, according to Taxiwise survey.

Mazda to participate in Norwegian national hydrogen project

Mazda Motor Corporation and HyNor (Hydrogen Road of Norway) have announced they will collaborate in the development of hydrogen fuel and hydrogen vehicles. This was formally agreed at a signing ceremony held at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo.

IAM assists BT to 40% reduction in fleet costs and collision rates

Since 2002, IAM Fleet has been assisting British Telecom (BT) with its company-wide scheme to reduce occupational road risk. BT runs the largest single vehicle fleet in Europe and has been employing Virtual Fleet Risk Manager (VFRM) in order to assess its drivers at the rate of 10,000 per annum.

Planes, trains and Citroen automobiles

Citroen has supplied a fleet of C1 superminis to the airline handling arm of multi-modal transport operator, Go-Ahead Group. A total of 17 C1 Rhythm 1.4HDi models have been acquired by Go-Ahead, to be used as airside vehicles at airports throughout the country. All the vehicles will be branded aviance, the international service network of which Go-Ahead is the UK member.

Ford Mondeo magic hits retail jackpot

Ford's newest models are catching the attention of increasing numbers of the car buying public, with the all-new Ford Mondeo leading the charge.

New Skoda Superb tested by reporters for first time

The extreme conditions of the American desert were the setting for a test of two prototypes for the new generation of Skoda Superb model.

Ford launches unique Focus ST500

Ford has announced the arrival of a new special edition of the high performance Focus ST. Called the Focus ST500, and priced from £20,495, it will be available to just 500 UK customers.

Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup prices announced

As the biggest market for Renaultsport cars, the UK’s love affair with the ever-popular hot hatch is set to increase even further as Renault throws down the gauntlet to its rivals with ordering now open for the eagerly-awaited Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup, priced at just £14,995 - £1,000 less than the standard version.