Car News
Loeb adds to France’s winning weekend with victory in Spain
Citroen Sport’s triple FIA World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, closed the gap on championship leader, Marcus Gronholm, with an emphatic victory in his C4 WRC at the Spanish round.
Dodge Caliber’s residual values ahead of Ford, VW and Vauxhall
The Dodge Caliber has been cited by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of industry ‘bible’ Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values, as having residual values above those of all obvious competitors. The vehicle’s bold, distinctive design and value for money are mentioned by EurotaxGlass’s as being key to the strength of its resale value.
Giovanardi is a winner with Vauxhall come what may
VX Racing has today announced that Fabrizio Giovanardi will remain with the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship Vauxhall works team in 2008, whatever the outcome of this weekend’s title decider at Thruxton.
The new BMW M3 Saloon
Hot on the heels of the arrival of a new M3, BMW UK has announced details of the four-door M3 Saloon. While four generations of M3 have been built, this is only the second time an M3 Saloon has been offered.
Allan McNish - Road Atlanta
Allan McNish claimed a third American Le Mans Series championship career title when the Scotsman steered his diesel-powered Audi to a second consecutive Petit Le Mans victory at Road Atlanta today (SAT).
Audi scores eighth consecutive Petit victory
After the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Audi R10 TDI has also won the third major endurance race of the year for Le Mans sportscars:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X to debut as course car in Rally Japan
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that their new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan, the Lancer Evolution X (10) is to be used as the course cars for the Japanese round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
Land Rover achieves best sales month in its history
Land Rover has achieved yet another record – with the most successful sales month in its entire history. In September, the company sold nearly 26,000 cars around the world – 34% up on September last year and the best performance in 714 months of business.
Captiva all crewed up for eco marathon
Chevrolet’s Captiva cruised its way through the fifth AA/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon with a full crew of seven fully grown adults aboard, proving that an SUV can be an environmentally responsible way to travel.
Volkswagen guarantees customers a competitive price
A new price match campaign designed to reassure new and existing Volkswagen customers that they will always pay a fair and competitive price for the service, maintenance and repair of their vehicles is being launched today, under the strapline ‘A competitive price. Promise’.
Diamondbrite - the only one that beats bird lime
Once again Diamondbrite is way ahead of the competition when it comes to providing the ultimate protection for car paintwork.
ABD praises West Sussex Council School Safety Zones
West Sussex County Council have announced that 51 schools are to get school safety zones utilising flashing signs warning drivers of advisory speed limits during drop off and pick up times. The scheme may be extended.
Audi comes as leader to DTM finale
The points’ situation going into the DTM finale on 14 October at Hockenheim could hardly be closer: With Mattias Ekström (Audi/44 points), Bruno Spengler (Mercedes/42 points) and Martin Tomczyk (Audi/40 points)
Kia dealers offering free tyre safety checks
The UK’s 150 Kia dealers are throwing their weight behind Tyre Safety Month which started this week. The Korean car manufacturer’s dealers are offering motorists the opportunity of having a free tyre safety and pressure check when they visit their premises during the month of October.
Forty years of breath testing, but action still needed
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of breathalyser testing on Tuesday (October 9), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said it was now time to step up the campaign against drink driving to stop any more needless deaths.