Car News
Honda Civic Hybrid EX available to order
A high-spec, Sat Nav-equipped version of the Civic Hybrid has been launched by Honda (UK) to meet customer demand.
Renault Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer prices announced
After much anticipation, Renault has announced full UK pricing and specification for its eagerly-awaited New Laguna range, the flagship car for the company’s three-year growth plan, Renault Commitment 2009.
Suzuki one and two at the top of the standings
Suzuki driver Urmo Aava has moved into the lead of the Junior Championship after a carefully-controlled drive to second place on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland.
The ultimate 21st birthday – racing an Aston Martin DBRS9!
What did you do on your 21st birthday? Chances are you didn’t spend it in the same way as Avon Tyres British GT Championship racer Jonathan Cocker who, this weekend, will celebrate his coming of age by racing a bio-ethanol-powered Aston Martin DBRS9 at speeds of over 170mph.
Alpine launches DVD head unit for motorhome and caravan owners
Alpine Electronics has launched its latest DVD / iPod head unit for motorhome and caravan owners looking to recreate the high-end surround sound experience more commonly found in premium quality home entertainment systems.
Nissan’s new models to feature fuel efficiency gauge
Nissan has announced that all future new models will be equipped with a fuel efficiency gauge to give drivers more information on how their driving style directly relates to fuel economy. The fuel efficiency gauge will also be equipped in current models scheduled for minor product freshenings.
Ford fuel cell racecar sets land speed record
Ford today became the world’s first automaker to set a land speed record for a production-based fuel cell powered car. The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 fuel cell car raced to 207.297 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah to set the record.
Week with WRC Champion Sebastien Loeb and his new company car
Web surfers can now get an exclusive review of the Citroen C6 from the man who knows most in the world about driving - Citroen’s triple FIA World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb – albeit in a very different type of car.
Win in Germany keeps Loeb in the title hunt
Citroen’s World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb maintained his stranglehold on the German WRC round at the weekend as the Frenchman took his sixth successive Rallye Deutschland victory to close the gap on championship leader Marcus Gronholm.
Prestige estate cars become more affordable
Many used prestige-brand estate cars have become increasingly affordable over the past year, with the price premiums being paid over equivalent used saloon models falling markedly, reports EurotaxGlass’s.
Dick Turpin rides again
A firm who lifted a pensioner’s car within 10 minutes of his leaving it – and charged £334 to put it back on the ground - was today (21) named as the latest winner of the RAC Foundation’s Dick Turpin award.
Kia pro_cee’d to debut at Frankfurt
Longer, lower and lighter than its five-door sister car, the new Kia pro_cee’d – to be debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on 11 September - brings yet more style and more sportiness to the C-segment in Europe.
RAC unveil details of ‘Charity Track Day Challenge’
RAC has announced that they are to hold the inaugural ‘RAC Charity Track Day Challenge’ event at Rockingham on 28 August, with celebrities including James Cracknell, Andy Scott-Lee and Michelle Scott-Lee (nee Heaton)
Turbo Dynamics busybodies do it again
Dorset based Turbo Dynamics, one of the leading independent combined Hybrid Turbocharger Designers and Turbocharger Remanufacturers in the world have done it again, this time manufacturing and adding Oil Feed Adaptors to their stock (Part Number 901780-0005).
Continued expansion for Motorpoint in South Wales
The largest of the five Motorpoint car supermarket sites in the UK, has undergone an extensive £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme which has already seen this year, the unveiling of a new customer collection and sales area at the retailer’s headquarters in Derby, and the opening of the latest location in Peterborough.