Car News
BP Ultimate fuels Sporting Bears’ charitable Dream Rides
Fundraising club The Sporting Bears has already got a head start for this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th November, with sponsorship by BP Ultimate fuel.
Life on Mars Ford Cortina lands at NEC Classic Motor Show
The iconic 1974 Ford Cortina that featured in the hit BBC TV series Life on Mars will be landing on the Live Stage at this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 9th to 11th November.
New guide to buying a classic British sports car
A new book that gives an expanse of knowledge on how to buy a classic British sports car will be launched at this year’s Classic Motor Show. The Enthusiasts’ Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car has been a labour of love for author Peter Hingson who has spent over three years working with some of the UK’s best classic car clubs in order to find all the content.
Source your ideal match with ASF service from SMMT
SMMT has provided services and support for the automotive industry since 1902 and through continuous improvement it is able to reflect the ever changing needs and interests of the industry. Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) is a new SMMT service designed to match buyers to the right suppliers.
Lucky visitors to the MIA booth at PRI will win a trip to Autosport International
Visitors to the MIA booth within the Motorsport Valley Zone of the PRI show (Dec 6-8) will be able to enter a draw to win a trip to England, courtesy of the Autosport International show, Birmingham, January 10-13.
Merkel rejects autobahn speed limits: safety not even mentioned
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected her party's call for a 130km/h (80mph) speed limit on unrestricted autobahns in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Nobody, not even those asking for the limit, were claiming it was justified on safety grounds. Clearly speed is not a major factor in accidents on motorways, including German autobahns.
Keeping cool in the city – the new Hyundai i10
While Hyundai’s rivals are still reeling from the astonishing acclaim awarded to the i30 hatchback, the company has released details of the next instalment in its all-new range of ‘i’ cars – the i10.
Cupra class of 2007 test the SEAT Sport UK BTCC Leon
The top three finishers in the New Leon Cupra Class of the 2007 Blaupunkt SEAT Cupra Championship – Jonathan Adam, Fulvio Mussi and Carl Breeze – together with the winner from the Leon Cupra R Class, Harry Vaulkhard, tested SEAT Sport UK’s BTCC Leon at the Rockingham racing circuit near Corby today, as part of their prize for a season of success.
Grand Vitara X-EC – an added touch of luxury
Offering the true SUV credentials for which Suzuki has become renowned but with an even more luxurious specification, the Grand Vitara X-EC 5-door is a new special edition of the company’s compact SUV with either 2.0-litre petrol or 1.9-litre diesel power.
Volkswagen Tiguan awarded class-leading insurance rating
The new Volkswagen Tiguan has been awarded a class-leading insurance rating by Thatcham and the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Nissan GT-R shakedown in Suzuka
Nissan GT-R race car for the GT500 class of Japan’s SUPER GT series underwent a shakedown at the renowned Suzuka Circuit from 29-30 October supervised by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd).
Framework to deliver a new low carbon transport system
A new framework to deliver a transport system to support the economy and reduce carbon emissions was unveiled by Ruth Kelly today.
Ferrari FXX programme extended
The innovative FXX programme, based on the eponymous prototype car and launched by Ferrari in June 2005, is being extended to 2008/2009. The FXX, which is the most advanced GT ever created at Maranello, has been updated with an evolution package aimed at further improving its handling and performance.
V Eight boost for Cropredy Bridge Jensen
Major changes have been announced at the Cropredy Bridge home of the famous Jensen car marque which include a new management team, a new name and an exciting new car about to be launched onto the market.
Volvo reveals dramatic new concepts at 2007 SEMA show
This year is Volvo’s fifth occasion at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas and represents the most ambitious, creative line-up yet. No less than five modified versions of Volvo models are on display;