Car News
Double BTCC Champion signs for VX Racing
Vauxhall has announced it has signed double Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Champion (BTCC), Matt Neal, to drive for the marque’s works team, VX Racing, in 2008.
Glory days are back for Vauxhall
Vauxhall is celebrating its 17th and 18th Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship titles after securing the 2007 driver and manufacturer honours at Thruxton.
Mondello mix sets up final showdown at Croft
There was excitement and drama all the way at Mondello Park on Sunday (October 14) where Steve Hill (Aylesbury) claimed his win in a Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship
In-car smokers ignore new Highway Code rule
Although over 3 million UK motorists have had accidents, ‘near misses’ or lapses in concentration as a result of in-car smoking distractions, a staggering 45 per cent of motorists who smoke questioned in a study by esure car insurance will ignore the new rules set out in the revised Highway Code and continue to light-up behind the wheel.
New car buyers could save £1500 by haggling
Motorists could save around £1,500 on the price of a brand new car through haggling, but new research from Sainsbury’s Bank reveals that many people are not prepared to try and negotiate a better deal on their purchase.
AP Racing unveils revolution in brake caliper design
AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance brake and clutch systems for road and race cars, has announced a revolution in brake caliper technology, in the form of a new design concept that improves three key areas: efficiency, cooling, and driver control.
Prestigious new Bentley dealership opens in Riga
Bentley Motors, whose powerful grand tourers are renowned throughout the world for their luxury and performance, today opens the latest dealership in its worldwide network in Riga, capital of Latvia.
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services rated number one by retailers
In a recent Sewells Information and Research survey of automotive finance providers, DaimlerChrysler Financial Services – a sister company to DaimlerChrysler UK – was voted as the best in the business.
Britain's most practical 4x4 discovered
The Land Rover Discovery 3 has been named Britain's most practical 4x4 in a test conducted by Planet 4x4 Magazine.
Prestigious Award for Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin
Aston Martin's Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez, has been named as the German national responsible for making the most positive contribution to Anglo-German dialogue in 2007. Dr Bez received the honour at the German-British Forum's Annual Awards ceremony in London on 11 October.
Hybrid powers Lexus to record levels
The surge in customer demand for hybrid power has reached new heights, accounting for almost one in every three new Lexus models sold in the UK.
Nissan to introduce world’s first Around View Monitor
Nissan will introduce the world’s first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time.
Local stars aim for British glory at Croft
By the time the contenders in the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship take to the track at Croft on Sunday (October 21) to start the final round of the series they will have covered seven events in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Why we need 'National Motorsport Week'
The UK motorsport industry leads the world, but needs more business on home soil. The more UK motorsport activity there is, the more work and jobs there will be for our industry. So, the undisguised aim of National Motorsport Week (NMW) is to help grow the sport for the benefit of the industry.
'Motorsport to defence' – the business of UORs
The September visit of MIA members to BAE Systems in Telford was considered a huge success. No less than 22 Motorsport Valley companies took the opportunity to present themselves to representatives of the MOD and various divisions of BAE.