Car News
Nissan GT-R to debut in Japan’s Super GT Series
Nissan and Nissan Motorsports International has announced that the NISSAN GT-R will run in the GT500 class of the SUPER GT series in Japan for the 2008 season.
Faltering demand creates buyers’ market for used cars
The used car market has experienced a marked downturn in activity over recent weeks, with the usual seasonal weakening in trade demand and prices coming more suddenly and more sharply than many dealers had anticipated.
Ford Mondeo voted Best Value for Money
The new Ford Mondeo has beaten tough competition in the annual Northern Group of Motoring Writers (NGMW) awards to win the 'best value for money' prize. This latest recognition is one of numerous awards won by the new Mondeo including honours from Auto Express, Caravan Club and Fifth Gear.
Kelly announces new ways to beat Motorway jams
An innovative traffic management system that cuts journey times and helps keep motorways moving is to be extended to other parts of the network, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announced today.
Mazda6 named ‘Used Car of the Year 2007’ by What Car?
Mazda6 has overcome the challenge of 48 short-listed rivals to claim the What Car? ‘Used Car of the Year 2007’ crown in the popular monthly publication’s annual awards.
Londoners ignore tax and pollution to buy 4x4 vehicles
Congestion charges and the recent tax increases on the most polluting vehicles have not deterred Londoners from investing in 4x4 vehicles.
Cold-call car blues
Which? is warning people who receive cold-calls from companies offering to help sell their car that the enticing offers of buyers and advertisements may not be all they're cracked up to be.
Nissan X-TRAIL What Car? Used 4x4 Car of the Year
For the third consecutive year Nissan’s X-TRAIL has been voted What Car’s? ‘best used 4x4’ by a panel of eight expert judges ranging from Director of British car auctions Simon Henstock through to What Car’s? road test editor Pete Tullin.
EP recognises importance of lead-time but clings to targets that are too stringent
The European automobile manufacturers welcome the recognition by the European Parliament that the car industry needs sufficient lead-time to adjust to new legal requirements. However, the Parliament’s report fails to call for a comprehensive, cost-effective approach towards reducing CO2 emissions from cars and clings to car technology targets that are too stringent.
What Car? Used Car of The Year 2007
The Mazda 6 has been named the What Car? Used Car of The Year 2007, beating a shortlist of 48 models selected from more than 3000 cars.
Lisa hails Carmic Cars to the stars
TV personality Lisa Rogers reckons that the new private car service Carmic Cars offers the cleanest, greenest way of getting round London in 2007 by using only low-emission Toyota Prius Cars. With her second baby on the way, the Scrapheap Challenge presenter has applauded the idea of taxis that are not merely carbon-neutral but “carbon-negative”.
Kumho enjoyed a major presence at recent Frankfurt Motor Show
Kumho Tyres reflected its rapidly growing position in the European market with an increased presence at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show (13 – 23 September).
Next generation ‘green’ cars confirmed for production
Honda has confirmed plans to bring its most exciting ‘green’ cars into production. The FCX hydrogen fuel cell car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both be built – with a production version of the FCX making its debut next month.
BMW Concept 1 Series tii
Motorsport-focussed BMW 1 Series Coupé debuts at Tokyo Motorshow alongside new BMW M3 Saloon.
First ladies in exhibition at the Galleria Ferrari di Maranello
Maranello, October 2007 - Only a woman's fascination can compete with the passion that evokes a Ferrari car of every period and model. Therefore, the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello dedicates an exhibition space to this fascinating and mysterious relationship at the same time, between the world of Ferrari and the female universe.