Car News
Jewelultra Fiesta Racing Team on its way to a podium finish
Jewelultra, the makers of the world renowned paint protection process Diamondbrite, are delighted with the performance of racing driver Barry Edwards in this year’s Ford Fiesta Championship.
Micra improvements
One of the best known small cars in the market today, the Nissan Micra, is undergoing a revamp for 2008 with changes to the styling, additions to the equipment list and a new grade structure – adding even further to Micra’s value for money proposition.
Kevin McCloud shares Grand Designs of eco living with Saab
Eco living has been the hot topic of 2007. But what does it actually mean and who’s doing it?
The NFDA guide to buying a new car for September 2007
September used to be best known as the time when children went back to school after the long hot summer, but it is also prime time for buying a new car.
Car CEOs express resolve to further cut carbon emissions
Supported by a wealth of solutions to further reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the CEOs of the main European car manufacturers have today jointly expressed the industry’s determination to further reduce CO2 emissions from cars.
CAP Platinum Windows offers enhanced used car and van values data
A staggering 380 per cent increase in used van valuation data and 35 per cent more pricing information for used cars makes CAP’s newly launched Platinum Windows the most comprehensive vehicle valuation tool in the market.
Jaguar XJ named ‘Most Beautiful Luxury Saloon’
The Jaguar XJ has won the annual Design Award ‘Autonis’ in the luxury category of the German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport, ahead of German competitors BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Around 16,000 readers of Auto Motor und Sport took part in selecting the most beautiful cars from eight categories.
Ricardo announces clean diesel technology breakthrough
Ricardo today announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in its advanced diesel research with the achievement of Tier II Bin 5 emissions from an automotive diesel engine without the use of NOx aftertreatment.
Michael Schumacher unveils Ferrari 430 Scuderia at Frankfurt
In addition to showcasing its entire current range and its specialist client services, Ferrari is also unveiling a new model at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. The Ferrari stand also perfectly brings together the two very different sides of the Prancing Horse’s soul: GT cars and the track.
Sharper Focus for 2008
Winner of more than 80 awards and the only vehicle in the world to be named Car of the Year both in Europe and North America, Ford’s Focus has been something of a phenomenon since the launch of the original back in 1998.
Volkswagen up! concept unveiled at Frankfurt
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn today unveiled the innovative Volkswagen up! city car concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on a completely new platform and drivetrain and measuring just 3.45 metres in length the up! marks the return to the rear engined layout once seen in the iconic original Beetle.
Mazda RX-8 – 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
On 30 May 2007, Mazda celebrated a unique anniversary – 40 years ago to the day, the first rotary-engine car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport, went on sale.
Mazda2 - Compact, lightweight and now diesel powered
Sharing centre stage at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show with the all-new Mazda6, is the all-new Mazda2 – the first model of Mazda’s acclaimed new-generation line up to be evolved to the next level.
All-new Mazda6
Mazda signalled its rebirth back in 2002 with the first Mazda6, a sleek, stylish and highly successful car, which embodied the company’s Zoom-Zoom spirit of driving pleasure. Since then, it has been one of Mazda Motor Europe’s best-selling cars with more than 450,000 sales.
Classics set to fly at H&H Duxford sale
Currently headlining H&H’s October car sale at the Duxford Imperial War Museum is a 1968 RHD Ferrari 330 GTC. A very tidy, properly maintained example of one of the prettiest of all historic Prancing Horses, it is finished in Amaranto (maroon) with beige leather interior.