Car News
Fleet & Lease Diesel values under pressure
The average price premium that diesel enjoys over petrol in the fleet/lease sector eroded completely in Quarter 2, 2007, according to price data from BCA.
Defective tyres – a real threat to road safety
The vital part that tyres play in a vehicle’s handling, particularly on wet roads, was brought into sharp focus at Cromer Magistrates Court, in Norfolk, earlier this week, when a motorist received fines and penalty points on his licence following the death of a pedestrian in an accident involving a worn tyre.
Mobile service ensures fleet vehicles are kept in tip top condition
Manheim’s Defleet Services division has launched its new FleetCare service in response to demand from fleet operators.
Nissan produces 3 millionth Altima
Nissan North America produced its 3 millionth Altima today – 15 years after the first Altima rolled off the line at the Smyrna Plant.
Accusations about emissions of black cabs unfounded say LTI
The manufacturers of the iconic London Taxi have put the record straight after accusations about the vehicle’s emissions output by the Retail Motor Industry Federation’s (RMIF).
Ricardo wins funding for US DOE fuel efficiency R&D projects
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman has announced the Department will award a total of up to $21.5 million for eleven cost-shared research and development (R&D) projects that aim to improve the fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicle engines.
Suzuki premieres Splash and Concept Kizashi at Frankfurt
Suzuki will be unveiling a number of exciting world premiers at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show which runs from 13th-23rd September.
Renault set to be the star of the show at Frankfurt
With no less than seven world premieres at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, including five new production cars and two concepts, Renault will arguably be the busiest manufacturer at this year’s event as its unprecedented product revolution moves into overdrive.
Saab ‘Black Turbo’ Rebjörn
Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models.
Stylish summer shades are car safety stoppers
Nearly 12 million fashion-conscious female motorists could be putting themselves and other drivers at risk by wearing unsuitable sunglasses when behind the wheel, according to new research.
Volvo celebrates 80th anniversary with Volvo Marque Day
Eighty years ago the first Volvo car, the ÖV4 ‘Jakob’, left the factory in Gothenburg, Sweden and to mark this occasion, Volvo Car UK is hosting a Volvo Marque Day celebration on Sunday 2 September.
Subaru Blitz for Frankfurt Motor Show
Subaru has chosen September’s 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) for the biggest new model blitz in its history.
H&H to auction archives of pre-war race ace, Bert Hadley
H&H Classic Auctions have achieved some excellent results for the archives of past racing and rally drivers of late and are delighted to be offering those of successful pre and post-war driver Bert Hadley at their Duxford Imperial War Museum sale of October 9.
Golf Estate available to drive away today
Today marks the official launch date of the third generation Golf Estate. Customers, who have been ordering the car since the start of June this year, will now be able to drive their new cars away from Volkswagen Retailers across the UK.
Race ace Plato helps air ambulance take off
Top racing driver Jason Plato is coming to Thruxton Race Circuit in Hampshire later this month.