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Formula Renault BARC Bucks Trend With Bumper 2012 Grid Expected
With just over four weeks to go until the start of the eagerly anticipated Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship season, series organisers are confidently expecting a grid of around 20 cars for the first race meeting of 2012 after today, Thursday, 8th March, confirming the first 18 drivers.
BREAKING SNOOZE
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on combating fatigue as part of motorway March.
Five Members of the Public Review New Citroen DS5 Ahead of its UK Launch
Citroën has published five DS5 ‘test drive’ video reviews by competition-winning members of the public Launch of new competition to win a luxury weekend away with New Citroën DS5 Video reviews & competition details at ds5starexperience.info Citroën has released five video reviews about New DS5, made by the winners of its ‘DS5 Star Experience’ competition. […]
Audi Celebrates Grand Opening of New Beverly Hills Dealership
Actress Stacy Keibler and Disney star Zendaya joined Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen for a ribbon cutting ceremony Audi returns to the Beverly Hills market as momentum continues and the brand prepares for continued growth in the U.S. market Fletcher Jones Company and the City of Beverly Hills work together to bring Audi […]
RENAULT TWIZY
TAKE IT TWIZY PLUG INTO THE POSITIVE ENERGY Renault Twizy marks the beginning of the all-electric revolution with a completely innovative twoseater design that’s protective and comfortable, fun yet daring, open and revitalising. Designed from the wheels up as an ultramobile, this impertinent newcomer is about to shake up the world of motoring! All large […]
73% of Independent Dealers Suffer From A Lack Of Retail Finance
HPI Finance Gateway offers online finance solution to boost sales In a new survey from vehicle information expert HPI, 73% of independent dealers blame the economic downturn for the lack of motor retail finance available to them. A further 73% subsequently believe that the shortfall in motor finance is damaging their ability to sell both […]
The Iconic Mercedes-Benz S-Class Adds another Award to an Already Impressive Collection
The luxurious S-Class has added further success to its outstanding list of achievements by collecting the prestigious Car Buyer Best Luxury Car award 2012. Over the last 12 months the Car Buyer team judges have rated every new car in the UK, based on factors their readers voted the most important: such as running costs, […]
Citroen DS5 Wins Car Design of the Year In Car Design News Awards
Citroen DS5 named Car Design of the Year by readers of Car Design News DS5 beats the Lamborghini Aventador to win in the Production Car category Awards voted for by international audience of automotive designers & industry peers Award presented by Car Design News at the Geneva Motor Show. Citroens brand new flagship, DS5, has […]
New Volkswagen Beetle now with entry-level engines
Great driving fun with small displacement and low fuel consumption Wolfsburg, 08 March 2012 – Just in time for spring, Volkswagen expands the range of engines for the Beetle: As of now, a 77 kW / 105 PS diesel engine (TDI) and a 118 kW / 160 PS (TSI) petrol engine are new in the […]
BMW Presents: The Ultimate Performance
February 2012 – BMW, Official Automotive Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has launched BMW Presents, a series of four inspirational short films that celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of BMW London 2012 Performance Team members to explore what it takes to deliver The Ultimate Performance.
Newly Launched Hyundai Capital Becomes Captive Finance Provider for UK Hyundai and Kia Dealerships
Santander Consumer (UK) Plc, Hyundai Capital Services, Hyundai Motor UK, and Kia Motors UK have incorporated a new joint venture business resulting in the creation of a new company, Hyundai Capital UK Ltd. Hyundai Capital UK Ltd will become the captive finance provider to the 152 Hyundai and 170 Kia dealerships throughout the UK. The […]
Repairers Guide Thatcham to The Right Trac
The first meeting of the newly formed Thatcham Repair Advisory Council (TRAC) has taken place at Thatcham’s Automotive Academy in Berkshire. The council’s role is to provide the technical direction and practical experiences, which will influence and guide Thatcham’s future accident damage research activities, products and services.