Car News
ABD: Six point plan to end crazy road closures
Every few days comes news that yet another motorway has been closed for a prolonged period after an accident. Drivers and their passengers are stuck for many hours, even overnight, without water, food, or toilet facilities. There is apparent significant lack of concern for their well-being and liberty by the police.
Winter driving – Kumho holds the key
Kumho Tyres has one of the biggest ranges of cold weather tyres available and has been an established supplier for many years in the more traditional ‘winter’ tyre markets of Scandinavia and Central Europe.
Keep moving this winter with Haynes
This week British Summer Time officially ended. The extra time in bed in the morning may feel good but we'll lose an hour of daylight in the evenings. Moreover, the coming winter will bring fewer daylight hours, frosts, fog, snow – and an increase in road traffic accidents.
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Supercharged goes on sale at BCA
Sports car enthusiasts should make their way to British Car Auctions at Measham at 11.00 am on Tuesday 6th November, when a superb selection of prestige cars will be offered for sale in the Top Car auction.
Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In 2008
Following the success of the Vintage Fly-In and Air Display in June this year, the West Sussex-based Goodwood Aero Club will once again be staging this popular air show in 2008, with the dates set for the late May Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May 2008.
Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster sells for £3,967,125
RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s enjoyed outstanding success at their inaugural London sale. 85 cars were sold in London’s Battersea Park in an exciting seven-hour auction, including a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster from the Bernie Ecclestone collection, which achieved a staggering £3,967 million
Luton passengers enjoy comfy ride
Passengers in Luton have fallen in love with the comfort of the new TX4, according to local cabbies.
Solve those present problems with Vauxhall Christmas gifts
If you leave your Christmas shopping till the last minute, finding the right present for your petrolhead partner could be difficult. But if he or she is a Vauxhall owner, there are loads of accessories and inexpensive gifts available right up until Christmas Eve.
New gold standard for Vauxhall service
How can you be sure you are getting the best service by fully trained technicians and the best value for money when you are next due to get your car serviced?
The Race Against Cancer for Cancer Research UK
Sunday 25th November 2007 sees motorsport stars from all over the globe come together for the charity kart race of the decade – The Race Against Cancer. In aid of Cancer Research UK, the event promises to bring together the biggest names from two and four wheels for a frantic and pure racing event in 100cc racing karts.
Worst speed hump in Britain named
A speed hump in Staffordshire has been named the worst in Britain in a survey by Continental Tyres. The offending hump, on Tower View Road, Great Wyrley lies in the path of a notorious flood spot and is often submerged in water and hidden from view.
Take That on tour with Volkswagen
The British pop band, Take That, have chosen a Volkswagen Caravelle to use on their current European tour promoting their new album, Beautiful World.
The great minicab scam
In an exclusive investigation, cleangreencars.co.uk has discovered that a large number of expensive luxury cars are being registered as private hire vehicles in London.
Audi Q7 charged with the task of cutting emissions
The seven-seat Audi Q7 SUV benefits from a ‘win-win’ upgrade this week courtesy of a new version of its 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine which brings lower emissions, higher power and torque and improved performance and fuel economy.
Motorpoint customers share £12.3 million savings
More than 2,500 customers bought cars during September from Motorpoint – the UK’s No1 car supermarket - but not at the recommended retail price. Instead they shared savings of £12.3m – an average of almost £5,000 each.