Car News
BEN receives loan cars for its welfare work
A long term agreement has been made with two major companies from the rental and leasing sector, ALD Automotive and National Car Rental. These organisations have agreed to supply loan cars to BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity.
Ford Mobility ambassadors go swimming with sharks
Two Ford Mobility ambassadors, who have supported Ford of Britain's drive to get more than 500,000 people with disabilities behind the wheel, put their impairments aside to swim with sharks.
Stay cool under the bonnet with Comma’s new Frost Bite
The irritation of nuts and bolts jammed in place by rust can be a thing of the past, thanks to car care specialist, Comma, and a new product which simply freezes components apart.
Fleet values march on, but September is weaker
Despite ongoing uncertainty in the economy, the latest price data from BCA shows that average prices for used cars continued to rise in the third quarter. However, September was relatively weaker than both 2006 and 2005, and there are concerns that values could come under pressure in the final quarter of 2007.
Ford Mondeo is top Scottish choice
Ford’s Mondeo was named Scotland’s top car at the 10th annual SCOTY event with the judging panel – motoring correspondents from an array of national and regional newspaper, magazines, radio stations and websites – awarding the Mondeo a win by the biggest margin since the Ford Focus scooped the inaugural Scottish Car of the Year title in 1998.
Autosport International announces media partnerships
Autosport International (ASI) was bigger than ever in 2007 and aims to grow further in 2008, with the support of the industry’s most prominent media partners.
New Climate Change Bill ignores reality
On Monday 29th October, the Government sets out plans for reducing the UK's 2 per cent contribution to global man-made CO2 emissions in the 'Canutian' style Climate Change Bill.
Revitalised line-up for Team Suzuki Swift
The 2008 season will see a revitalised line-up for Team Suzuki Swift as they announce the signing of headline acts - Pascal Leuret, Brad Anderson and up-and-coming young-gun Jake Nicholls.
Fiat 500 wins the prestigious EuroCarBody 2007 award
The new FIAT 500 has won the EuroCarBody 2007 award, the world’s most prestigious prize for car bodies. The ninth edition of the Forum organised by Automotive Circle International was held in Bad Nauheim/Frankfurt from 16 to 18 October, attended by 600 experts in the development of the design, materials, processes and manufacture of car bodies.
Manheim to host world’s largest commercial vehicle auction
Manheim Auctions has announced that the launch programme of Europe’s first 4-lane auction facility at its centre in Colchester will include the largest ever commercial vehicle auction.
Ford Mondeo scoops top Scots award
Ford’s new Mondeo has collected a top motoring accolade after triumphing at the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year awards.
Mazda MX-5 named Scotland’s ‘Best Drop-Top’
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) has named the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe ‘Best Drop-Top’ at its Scottish Car of the Year 2007 awards.
Nissan Qashqai named Scottish Diesel Car of the Year 2007
The Nissan QASHQAI has been named Scottish Diesel Car of the Year 2007, its second award in as many months and its third since it went on sale in March. The award was presented at a ceremony held at the St Andrews Bay Hotel, on Friday 26 October.
Land Rover Freelander 2 voted Scottish SUV of the Year 2007
The Land Rover Freelander 2 has won the title of Scottish SUV of the Year at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers’ (ASMW) annual awards ceremony in St Andrew’s.
Skoda Supermini Scotland’s Small Car of the Year Award
The “small but perfectly formed” Skoda Fabia impressed the judges of the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year Awards so much that they crowned the new stylish supermini their Scottish Small Car of the Year.