Car News
Chinese manufacturer is making progress in Europe
While controversy reigned at the China Automobile stand, Brilliance, the other Chinese auto maker at Frankfurt, continues to tick all the right boxes. Following a well-received launch at Geneva in March, Brilliance has now started selling cars in Europe and launched a fourth new model, the BS2, at Frankfurt.
BMW creates new niches
The European car market continues to fragment – BMW alone launched two new market niches at the show. The X6 is an SUV-coupe crossover based on the X5 platform, while the 1-series coupe sees the return of a long-lost segment – the two-door saloon.
White is the new green
White is the new green – that’s the message from the array of white-painted eco-friendly concept cars on almost every manufacturer’s stand.
New Laguna aims to put Renault on the quality map
Renault’s new Laguna is not designed to be a radical new shape on the road. Instead Programme director Patrice Ratti believes the new Laguna’s job is “to establish that Renault can make upper-range cars of good quality”.
NFDA slams green purchase tax plan
‘The motor sector has become the target of choice for political parties jostling to be the greenest during this year’s conference season, and the Treasury’s leak of plans for a £2,000 tax on new cars, prior to an official announcement as part of the Pre-Budget Report, is another cynical attempt to score points,’
Hyundai’s green ‘i’ is no monster
If you spot a new Hyundai i30 with a green ‘i’ badge on the front wings, you’ll have every reason to be ‘green-eyed’ with jealousy. Not only is the owner driving a desirable hatchback, but they are saving hundreds of pounds in tax – and helping to lower CO2 emissions.
Kumho hosts 400 guests and supplies 800 tyres for F3 Masters
Kumho hosted some 400 European tyre dealers from 16 countries at last month’s (August) blue riband Formula 3 race meeting at Zolder, Belgium - the ‘Zandvoort Masters of F3’.
Binz plays fifth gear ace
Just whether the CLS version of the award winning Binz hearse makes it into the photo gallery at London’s world famous Ace Café remains to be seen.
RoSPA "bonus" to make company drivers safer
Company car drivers trained by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents are to get a bonus which will benefit them and their employers - and should keep them safer on the road.
MG launches new UK consumer website
NAC MG (UK) has launched its new consumer website as the company moves closer to the eagerly awaited launch of the new TF sports car.
Drivers unaware of exact route to take in the event of an accident
More than half of Britain ’s drivers are unaware of exactly what they should do in the event of a serious road accident.
Team RAC to enter Colin Turkington in WTCC at Brands Hatch
Team RAC has announced that they are to enter driver Colin Turkington as a wild card entry in Rounds 17 and 18 of the FIA World Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch on 23 September.
Kumho broadens its OE horizons
Rapidly-expanding Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho has been a significant supplier to its native OEMs for many years, but is now making big strides towards obtaining business with the major automotive manufacturers in Europe and the US.
Volkswagen teams up with Streetcar to trial BlueMotion products
Volkswagen is set to launch one of the world’s most fuel-efficient liquid-fuelled cars, the Polo BlueMotion, which returns a combined fuel consumption of 74.3 mpg and emits just 99 g/km of carbon dioxide.
Free 'green' car checks for foxy ladies
Foxy Lady Drivers Club is offering female motorists free vehicle checks worth £40 so they can run 'greener' cars and reduce their carbon footprint during the next 12 months.