Car News
Kia cee’d wins 5 Star Euro NCAP rating
Kia’s European-designed and built cee’d family car has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results.
Peugeot 308 awarded Five Stars by Euro NCAP
Even before it is launched, the Peugeot 308 has been awarded the maximum Five Star occupant protection rating by Euro NCAP.Safety is always a crucial factor in the design of any new Peugeot vehicle.
Dodge Journey to be unveiled at Frankfurt
Dodge will unveil its all-new family crossover vehicle at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt this September.
The Peugeot 308 Hybrid
At the Frankfurt Motor Show Peugeot will showcase its new 308 Hybrid HDi, which emits just 90g/km of CO2 and reduces fuel consumption by 58% in the Urban Drive Cycle compared to a standard 308 HDi.
Peugeot 308 hatchback – prices and specifications
Peugeot’s new offering in the medium car segment, the 308 will be the first Peugeot car of the new “8” generation. It will be available in five trim levels: Urban, S, Sport, SE and GT.
The Peugeot 308 SW Prologue
Frankfurt Motor Show will see the international launch of the new Peugeot 308 hatchback and also the first glimpses of another member of the 308 family, in the shape of the 308 SW Prologue concept car.
Caterham Academy 2008
The unique Caterham academy is already on course to sell all of its 56 grid places for next year – something of an anomaly in motorsport.
Volvo launches technology to alert tired and distracted drivers
Studies show that up to 90 per cent of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction and, based on these high statistics, Volvo is focusing on developing efficient technology to help a driver avoid or reduce the severity of accidents caused by distraction or driver fatigue.
Volvo helps prevent rear-end impacts
Volvo continues to address the problem of rear-end impacts by introducing Collision Warning with Auto Brake, a warning system that automatically pre-charges the brakes if a rear end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle is imminent.
Porsche Carrera Cup contest heads to Scotland
Steven Kane and James Sutton will continue their battle for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB title in rounds 17 and 18 at Knockhill (Fife) next weekend (1/2 September).
Land Rover employees “making a difference”
The fundraising efforts of Land Rover employees resulted today in the donation of another cheque for over £2,000 to The George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, enabling them to purchase an important piece of equipment for the Bob Jakin ward.
Cooper’s Discoverer STT opens adventure 4x4 choice
Cooper Tire’s rugged Discoverer STT 4x4 tyre opens the door for vehicle choice in the adventure 4x4 market, according to top UK off-road driving centre, Kankku.
Black cabs used to promote the West Midlands
A venerable West Midlands institution and globally iconic vehicle is being used to spread the word about what the region has to offer.
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series
The new Black Series from Mercedes-Benz is an even more driver-focused variant of the V8-powered SLK 55 AMG Roadster, using motorsport-inspired technology to deliver scintillating performance and enhanced driving dynamics.
VX Racing returns to glory ground
As the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) heads for the penultimate round at Knockhill this weekend, Vauxhall’s Fabrizio Giovanardi is looking to maintain his record of out-scoring title rival Jason Plato 3:1 so far this season.