Car News
Come on ladies... check your own pressure!
Women hate being told that they are no good at looking after their cars. And yes, it is a stereotype, and of course it does not apply to all women, but a recent survey has shown that a substantial 21 percent of women do not have a clue about the correct tyre pressure for their car, preferring to get someone else to check their tyres for them!
Suzuki at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
We are pleased to inform you that Suzuki will have a major presence at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held from 24 October to 11 November 2007 at the Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center) in Chiba Prefecture.
Lex announces £4.5m Hewden Tools sale and leaseback
The acquisition of Hewden Tools by Lex customer Speedy Hire PLC has seen the UK’s leading contract hire company complete one of the largest sale and leaseback agreements in its history.
Rally RACC Catalunya - Costa Dauraga
Suzuki driver P-G Andersson has won the Junior Championship classification on the Catalunya Rally, setting up a thrilling title showdown with his team mate Urmo Aava on the final round in Corsica – which takes place in just one week’s time.
Mitsubishi launches Lancer Evolution X
Mitsubishi has announced that it will launch the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan, newest of the company's legendary vehicles, on October 1 at dealerships throughout Japan.
From cradle to grave, motor industry reports on sustainability
The UK motor industry's eighth annual Sustainability Report reveals how the industry has improved its performance on a range of environmental indicators.
Car of The Year short list
The seven finalists for the prestigious ‘Car of the Year 2008’ accolade have been revealed as the Fiat 500, Ford Mondeo, Kia Cee'd, Mazda 2, Mercedes-Benz C-class, Nissan Qashqai and the Peugeot 308.
Darling disappoints
In his first major statement to the House of Commons, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, was a ‘disappointment’. So says the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.
Money for nothing
The RAC Foundation welcomed the commitment to an increase in transport spending but stressed that a greater proportion must be spent on roads as 93% of passenger journeys and the majority of freight are carried by road.
Which? teams up with TyreSafe to support Tyre Safety Month
Tyre Safety Month, which started last week, has received strong backing from Which? the consumer magazine, which is offering all visitors to their website (which.co.uk) a free-to-view copy throughout October of their Best Buy Tyre Report published earlier this year.
Mazda CX-7 achieves 38.35 mpg
After completing 330 miles on the gruelling AA/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon 2007 over the roads of south-west England, Mazda Motors UK has claimed not only pole position
Jason Plato hurt in TV filming accident
Jason Plato has been hurt in an incident during filming for the Channel 5 Fifth Gear programme.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI comes out of the shadows
Subaru has finally released detailed pictures of its range-topping new Impreza WRX STI which debuts at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show at the end of October.
Renualt Grand Modus the MPV family grows in size
Renault takes the wraps off two new MPV models, Grand Modus and New Modus.
Volkswagen Touareg R50: World premiere in Sydney
In a world premiere, Volkswagen will be presenting the Touareg R50 on October 11 at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Its power of 258 kW / 350 PS (at 3,500 rpm) positions the new Touareg version among the most powerful SUVs in the world.