Car News

Don Wales joins British Steam Car Challenge

The British Steam Car Challenge was established to set British and world land speed records in excess of 200mph. Following the death recently of Frank Swanston, the team manager, some restructuring of the team has taken place.

Find the ideal Christmas gift at your Renault dealer

The bells are beginning to jingle, the hens are most definitely French and that partridge is singing in his pear tree again. Yes, it’s the sound of Christmas approaching! Renault is getting into the festive spirit with the launch of its new Autumn/ Winter merchandise catalogue, packed full of gift ideas.

New sat nav for Skoda Octavia

Skoda has introduced a new and improved satellite navigation system to its Octavia model range.

Requests for technical advice sorted

Subscribers to Thatcham’s methods and times product – escribe are well used to receiving comprehensive, up to the minute repair information via Technical Profiles, Early Methods and the comprehensive Full Methods data issued regularly by the Centre’s research technicians.

Autosport International jewel in crown of Motorsport Valley tours

An exciting new tour specifically developed for the international motorsport professional is available for the first time to Autosport International trade customers.

Lamborghini announces new record year

After strong sales and profit growth during the previous years, Automobili Lamborghini is heading for another record year in 2007. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, has announced at Tokyo Motor Show that all the key indicators from the House of the Bull will show a strong results increase once more.

London’s taxis are simply the best

World travellers have voted London’s taxis as the best in the world.

Mitsubishi production, sales and export figures for September 2007

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for September 2007 and for the first half of fiscal 2007.

Mitsubishi crowned “Best Sports Car” at Used Car Awards

The Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO coupe has been awarded the prestigious “Best Sports Car” award at the recent Auto Trader Used Car Awards. The car was voted for by Auto Trader’s readership over the last few months, beating a shortlist including the Honda S2000 (1999-present) and Mazda RX-8 Coupe (2003-present) to take the award.

Peugeot lights up your life when all around is dark

With the clocks going back an hour - Sunday morning (28th October 2007) signalling the official start of winter time, Peugeot has unveiled a guide to modern headlights which will help drivers cut through the jargon when buying their next new or used car this winter.

The Rhythm of Life

Whether it’s Mozart or Motorhead, Sibelius or the Scissor Sisters, over loud fast music with pulsating rhythms can wreck your concentration when driving and double the risk of an accident says road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) - while slower music has a calming effect.