Car News
Peugeot winner scores the try of her life
Saturday wasn’t England’s night; however, for one person in the packed Stade de France Stadium the celebratory mood could not be dampened. Jessica Wright won tickets to the final, along with a brand new Peugeot 207 CC as part of the manufacturer’s sponsorship of the 2007 iRB Rugby World Cup.
Suzuki announces partnership with Burton Snowboards
Suzuki is a main sponsor of the Burton European Open 2008 (January 11-18, 2008), Europe’s biggest snowboard competition with up to 500 riders competing in Slopestyle and Halfpipe.
A year of smoking bans to make ashtray in cars obsolete
The effects of the recent introduction of the new Highway Code are already being felt amongst car buyers. Updated for the first time in eight years, the latest edition states that motorists who smoke at the wheel are to be prosecuted according to the new rules.
Celebrate a super lightweight Christmas with Lamborghini!
To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian super sports car manufacturer has produced a pack of limited edition Christmas tree baubles.
First car to reach magnetic North Pole joins MPH ’07 line-up
Known for their extreme adventures, the MPH ’07 presenters Clarkson, May and Hammond don’t do things by half, and their epic journey to reach the Magnetic North Pole by car was no exception.
Fiat 500 scoops TV show’s best small car award
It’s attracted widespread critical acclaim, created an astonishing degree of interest and stoked up colossal passion… and now the new Fiat 500 is starting to bring in the awards.
Land Cruiser Invincible: Toyota’s new headline act
Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser SUV reaches new heights of style and luxury this autumn with the introduction of a new, revised Invincible grade. Taking its place at the pinnacle of the range, it offers a higher specification than any other model in the line-up.
Mazda’s September Scottish record strengthened by Mazda2 launch
Mazda took a record 3.8 percent share of the market in Scotland in September and has already sold almost as many cars north of the border this year as in the whole of last year.
Land Rover helps get ‘Sally Traffic’ moving on charity ride
Land Rover has donated one of its branded bicycles to BBC traffic reporter, Sally Boazman, to help her on her way on an epic charity ride across the Rift Valley in Kenya.
New Ford Mondeo has smarter, safer lighting
The all-new Ford Mondeo is showing drivers more of the road thanks to the car's adaptive front lighting system (AFS) which beams light round corners.
Tracey Emin Fiat 500 sells for £42,000
The first of four new Fiat 500 cars illustrated by renowned English artist, Tracey Emin, has been sold at auction for £42,000.
Lex measures dealer performance on a daily basis
Dealers will be able to monitor the service they provide to Lex drivers on a daily basis thanks to the launch of a new Customer Service Index.
Safety comes first for local taxi firm
Wilmslow cabbies can now benefit from a safer ride after a London-style cab was introduced into the town for the very first time.
Subaru and Peter Mooney Motors to sponsor Sligo Shopping Spree
Peter Mooney Motors, Ballymote, the newly appointed Subaru Dealer is proud to be associated with the Sligo Shopping Spree, which is organised by the Chamber of Commerce.
Rare cars sell at BCA Blackbushe
A 1980s car described as having the highest running costs ever was one of the stars of BCA’s recent Classic & Historic sale, staged at BCA Blackbushe on Tuesday 2nd October 2007.