Car News
Indian car market up 18.6 per cent
JATO Dynamics, the world'¦s leading provider of automotive intelligence has announced that the Indian market for new cars grew by 18.6% to 758,430 units in the first six months of 2007.
Crackdown on online social networking takes its toll
The growth of online social networking websites such as MySpace and Facebook is one of the biggest online global phenomenons, argued to be the new and one of the most effective ways of staying in touch with colleagues, friends and relatives.
Happy 10th Birthday Perodua!
This August, Perodua are very proud to celebrate their 10th year in business as the exclusive importers of Malaysia’s second national car into the UK. Since the launch of their first model Nippa back in 1997
Perodua Kelisa – Still Britain’s best value motoring
With prices starting at just £4,499 delivered, the 5-door Kelisa city car from Perodua still represents the best value motoring in Britain today.
Lamborghini announces 2008 model year enhancements
Lamborghini has announced its 2008 model year Gallardo and Murciélago LP640 models.
Chevrolet Aveo to debut at Frankfurt
There’s a new face to look out for at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, as Chevrolet will be pulling the wraps off its latest supermini offering, the Aveo.
ATA scheme celebrates 5,000th technician
Nineteen year old Paul Gibbons, who is employed at Charles Braddock Ltd, in Sale, Cheshire, is the 5,000th technician to achieve the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard, which is governed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
H&H to auction another rare Vincent Black Prince
Back in February, H&H achieved a record £39,600 for the last ever Vincent produced – a 1955 Black Prince.
Lexus at Police Fleet Managers Association Conference
Lexus is renowned for delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction, not only for everyday motorists but increasingly for the nation’s police forces too.
VX Racing aims to harness the tension at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch will be the scene of major drama this weekend, as VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi continues to hunt down his Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) rival, Jason Plato.
New leaflet to reduce risks for motorcyclists
Free advice on safer filtering and group riding is now available for motorcyclists in the form of a leaflet from road safety champion GEM Motoring Assist.
Volvo V70 police car debuts at Police Fleet Managers exhibition
The all-new Volvo V70, the next generation of one of the police force’s most popular vehicles, makes its UK debut in full police specification and livery at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) conference and exhibition at Wroughton on 14 and 15 August.
Kane heads Porsche Carrera Cup GB to Brands
Northampton's Steven Kane will continue his quest for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB title in rounds 15 and 16 at Brands Hatch (Kent) next weekend (18/19 August). Racing on home ground for his team, Motorbase Performance, Kane heads to Brands with a 28-point lead over James Sutton (Barnet).
200mph and beyond at MPH ‘07
Ever since the legendary Ferrari F40 roared onto the scene in 1987, 200mph has been the benchmark for supercar makers to beat. In the 90s only a handful of cars emerged that could crack the magic double ton but since 2003 that trickle has become a virtual torrent.
Golf BlueMotion to debut at Frankfurt
Volkswagen will be firing off the next salvo of its BlueMotion offensive at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.