Car News
Volvo Official Partner of Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Volvo Car UK has announced that it is an Official Partner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place from 4-7 October 2007. The partnership extends Volvo’s association with the European Tour that stretches back to 1970 and continues Volvo’s long term involvement with the golfing community.
Continental factory reaches 50 million tyre landmark
The 50 millionth tyre has rolled off the production line at Continental’s most modern European tyre factory. The Romanian factory in Timisoara manufactures tyres in 13”, 14”, 15” and 16” rim size for the European replacement market as well as for a wide range of manufacturers from the automotive industry.
Kumho: major benefits from Manchester United sponsorship deal
Korean tyre maker Kumho has revealed further details of its four-year Platinum sponsorship deal with Manchester United.
Licensing scheme will help vintage cars keep distinctive sheen
Restorers of vintage vehicles will be able to continue using the traditional paints their businesses need under new proposals published for consultation.
Ford demonstrates results of European active safety research
Ford's Aachen advanced research centre is part of a European research project which today presented ideas such as 'path prediction' to help vehicles best deploy safety features on frequently driven routes.
Genuine environmental taxes must be revenue neutral
Both opposition parties are overtly promising to use so called
Fleets fall short of CAP Clean
Long-term trend data from BCA’s Pulse Report underlines the fact that the true market performance of fleet and lease cars is generally not equivalent to CAP Clean.
Clarion shows its true colours
Clarion has taken cutting edge ICE design to another level with the launch of the DUB278RMP; blending razor-sharp looks with state-of-the-art materials, to create an audio source unit suitable for the most contemporary car interiors.
Motorsport industry honours Lord March
The Earl of March and Kinrara was presented with the Motorsport Industry Association’s (MIA) personal Award for the Most Outstanding Contribution to the Motorsport Industry.
Fuel duty increase - hold off to help petrol retailers
‘With both oil prices and interest rates on the rise, the Government must postpone the fuel duty increase scheduled for 1 October, or risk putting undue financial strain on motorists and petrol retailers alike,’ according to Ray Holloway, director of the RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
Priaulx looking for Brands boost
On Sunday (September 23), BMW Team UK driver and double World Touring Car Champion, Andy Priaulx will be looking for home victory at the British round of the FIA WTCC 2007 championship at Brands Hatch.
RMIF guide to the MOT test
Stephen Coles, Regional Manager for the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) knows how motorists feel about the MOT test: ‘Every motorist dreads the date their car has to go in for its annual MOT test, however, there is no reason to fear the test if your car is prepared.
Audi A4 Cabriolet with new sports specification
A new version of the sought-after Audi A4 Cabriolet featuring a particularly impressive sports-oriented specification joins the UK range this week.
Volkswagen and The National Trust encourage eco-friendly driving
Volkswagen has joined forces with The National Trust to encourage eco-friendly, fuel-efficient driving.
Mitsubishi transfers Outlander production for Europe
In order to keep up with the strong demand for Outlander in Europe and new Lancer worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has decided to transfer production of the Outlander (for European markets) to its regional production hub (Netherlands Car B.V. [NedCar], Born, the Netherlands) during 2008.