Car News
Web gurus confirmed for auto retail Internet conference
EurotaxGlass’s has announced details of its forthcoming conference, ‘The Internet – gaining the competitive advantage’, which aims to give automotive retailers a competitive edge in the fast-developing world of digital marketing.
Company views on Speed Awareness Courses
Lex is warning companies whose drivers get caught speeding and who attend a Speed Awareness course that they only have one chance to avoid three points on their licence.
Car parks become pleasure parks at Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival, due to be held from 31 August to 2 September this year, is world-renowned for the high calibre of its historic motor racing and nostalgic ‘magical step back in time’ atmosphere.
Volkswagen delivers 2.11m vehicles from January to July 2007
The Volkswagen brand achieved a worldwide sales increase of 7.9 percent between January and July 2007 as compared to the same period last year.
Ford launch Ka-ligraphy
Ford Ka owners can now personalise their "pride and joy" thanks to a new range of specially created exterior graphics launched this month.
Audi cuts new A3 engine down to size
An advanced new 1.4-litre Audi petrol engine that punches well above its weight joins the A3 range this week, its size-defying 125PS output made possible by a combination of the latest turbo charger technology and efficiency-boosting Audi FSI direct petrol injection.
Seat 600 - Happy 50th birthday to a Spanish legend
SEAT is popping open the cava for the 50th birthday of a car that almost single-handedly put Spain on wheels: the legendary SEAT 600.
Porsche Cayman S - Porsche Design Edition 1 Unveiled
This winter, black will be back when the Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1” goes on sale in November. A limited-edition special series of just 777 examples worldwide, the all-black “Porsche Design Edition 1” incorporates various design disciplines and styling cues that emphasise the purist nature of the 295bhp mid-engined coupé.
Bang & Olufsen sound system offers musical experience in Audi A5
The ground-breaking new A5 coupe is the latest Audi to offer Bang & Olufsen’s award-winning sound system, an audio marvel that offers completely new standards in automotive sound quality.
Driving up theory test pass marks for road safety
Learner drivers and motorcyclists will face more theory test questions from early September when the pass marks are driven up to improve road safety.
British pair drive Aston Martin into the Record Books
Bold Brits Richard Meredith and Phil Colley drove into the record books when they and their travel-stained Aston Martin V8 Vantage arrived at the InterContinental London Park Lane on August 14 at the end of an epic 10,000-mile journey from Tokyo to London along the new Asian Highway network of roads.
Avis & Ai Claims Solutions announce contract agreement
Avis (UK) announced today that Ai Claims Solutions has been awarded a three year contract to fully supply accident damage services for its rental fleet. Avis projects an estimated 30,000 incidents and 5,000 repairs per annum to be serviced when fully established.
Kia Sports Coupe concept heralds new look
Kia has released a second ‘preview image’ of the concept car it will unveil at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on 11 September. Shown in profile, the svelte Sports Coupe Concept reveals classic lines coupled with a lengthened cabin design that can accommodate four adults in comfort.
New Skoda Fabia Estate
Skoda is set to unveil the new Fabia Estate at September’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.
MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE
MINI performance is to be taken to new levels with the new MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE, a MINI Cooper S built specifically for track use and ready to race. Set for its first public appearance at the forthcoming IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt, deliveries of the new car will take place from spring 2008.