The Motoring News for April 2005
April 2005
Bosch - High Investments In The Future
Bosch continues on growth course 2004: more sales, associates, and earnings With high investments in property, plant, and equipment, as well as in research and development, the Bosch Group plans to continue its growth course. the full story
Bosch continues on growth course 2004: more sales, associates, and earnings With high investments in property, plant, and equipment, as well as in research and development, the Bosch Group plans to continue its growth course. the full story
Published on: 30th Apr 2005
Car Prices Up As Car Sales Slow Down
The cost of new cars is increasing, a What Car? survey reveals today. The What Car? Price Index, which tracks the cost of buying cars, shows that new car prices increased by 1. 6 during March, compared with the same month last year. the full story
The cost of new cars is increasing, a What Car? survey reveals today. The What Car? Price Index, which tracks the cost of buying cars, shows that new car prices increased by 1. 6 during March, compared with the same month last year. the full story
Published on: 30th Apr 2005
First UK Road Rally For Disabled Drivers
Motorsport Endeavour England 2005 - 22 to 24 July If you thought rallying was not for you - think again. the full story
Motorsport Endeavour England 2005 - 22 to 24 July If you thought rallying was not for you - think again. the full story
Published on: 30th Apr 2005
New Government - New Agenda For ...
A hidden transport crisis is looming if the new Government buries its head in the sand and fails to develop and fund a national transport strategy, according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
A hidden transport crisis is looming if the new Government buries its head in the sand and fails to develop and fund a national transport strategy, according to the RAC Foundation. the full story
Published on: 30th Apr 2005
Genuine Reason For Sale?
There may be a genuine reason for selling your old car, but how honest could you be in your advert? Amongst the 1. 2m privately advertised vehicles last year, used car database, Cardata.co.uk logged some rather colourful and blunt ‘reasons for sale’. the full story
There may be a genuine reason for selling your old car, but how honest could you be in your advert? Amongst the 1. 2m privately advertised vehicles last year, used car database, Cardata.co.uk logged some rather colourful and blunt ‘reasons for sale’. the full story
Published on: 29th Apr 2005
Aixam Mega
Worcester Goes Mega Electric
Worcester City Council has joined the growing number of local authorities opting for the Mega as the vehicle of choice for their estates and cleansing departments. the full story
Worcester City Council has joined the growing number of local authorities opting for the Mega as the vehicle of choice for their estates and cleansing departments. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2005
Click With A Classic Car On The Web
Ever wished you could find the classic or vintage car of your dreams without spending hours, days or even weeks poring over magazines, newspapers and the Internet? Well now you can thanks to the creation of a clear, concise, simple to use yet highly sophisticated collectors’ car web site which enables you to search for any vehicle from a pre-war tourer to a modern-day supercar in a matter of seconds. the full story
Ever wished you could find the classic or vintage car of your dreams without spending hours, days or even weeks poring over magazines, newspapers and the Internet? Well now you can thanks to the creation of a clear, concise, simple to use yet highly sophisticated collectors’ car web site which enables you to search for any vehicle from a pre-war tourer to a modern-day supercar in a matter of seconds. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2005
www.ClassicCarsForSale.co.uk
New Poll Reveals Nation's Favourite Car ...
Britain leads the way when it comes to classic car names with Aston Martin, Land Rover and Rolls Royce top of the table according to a new NOP World Automotive survey commissioned by eBayMotors.co.uk. the full story
Britain leads the way when it comes to classic car names with Aston Martin, Land Rover and Rolls Royce top of the table according to a new NOP World Automotive survey commissioned by eBayMotors.co.uk. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2005
Fuel Taxes Bigger Burden Than Council ...
The ABD have produced a ready reckoner to remind voters just how much they are paying in fuel taxes, this can be found at where drivers can enter their average mileage and MPG of their vehicle to see just how much they are paying per month to the treasury. the full story
The ABD have produced a ready reckoner to remind voters just how much they are paying in fuel taxes, this can be found at where drivers can enter their average mileage and MPG of their vehicle to see just how much they are paying per month to the treasury. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2005
Ontime RescuePlus
Ontime RescuePlus - A New Kind Of ...
Ontime RescuePlus is an innovative new service from Ontime Rescue & Recovery that provides nationwide, 24-hour ‘pay-on-use’ breakdown and recovery back-up to its members. the full story
Ontime RescuePlus is an innovative new service from Ontime Rescue & Recovery that provides nationwide, 24-hour ‘pay-on-use’ breakdown and recovery back-up to its members. the full story
Published on: 28th Apr 2005
2006 Motor Show Partnership Moves ...
SMMT has completed the licence for International Motor Industry Events Ltd (IMIE) to organise the next British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London's Docklands. the full story
SMMT has completed the licence for International Motor Industry Events Ltd (IMIE) to organise the next British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London's Docklands. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
Autoglym Active Insect Remover
Squashed flies and other insects which plague many a day’s driving in summer and can cause permanent marks on a car’s bodywork have met their match in Autoglym’s latest product. the full story
Squashed flies and other insects which plague many a day’s driving in summer and can cause permanent marks on a car’s bodywork have met their match in Autoglym’s latest product. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
Autoglym Active Insect Remover
Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Alonso Set To Star At Goodwood Festival ...
Current Formula One World Championship leader, Fernando Alonso, will drive the Renault R24 F1 car at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, staged on June 24. 25. 26. the full story
Current Formula One World Championship leader, Fernando Alonso, will drive the Renault R24 F1 car at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, staged on June 24. 25. 26. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
ABD Backs M4 Protest
The Association of British Drivers have decided to give their full support to the M4 Protest Campaign. the full story
The Association of British Drivers have decided to give their full support to the M4 Protest Campaign. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
McRae-Backed Meeke Heads For Double Top ...
With a win already under his belt this year and one rally in hand against his rivals, Kris Meeke is fast emerging as the British driver most capable of filling the void left by legend Colin McRae at the forefront of world rallying. the full story
With a win already under his belt this year and one rally in hand against his rivals, Kris Meeke is fast emerging as the British driver most capable of filling the void left by legend Colin McRae at the forefront of world rallying. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
Talex Achieves 'Recommended' Status In ...
TALEX, the UK’s most affordable voice-based safety camera warning system, is one of only two ‘plug and play’ units to be recommended by Auto Express in a recent test 2 of 11 GPS-based safety camera locator systems. the full story
TALEX, the UK’s most affordable voice-based safety camera warning system, is one of only two ‘plug and play’ units to be recommended by Auto Express in a recent test 2 of 11 GPS-based safety camera locator systems. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
TALEX
Vintage Car Club
VSCC Returns To Oulton Park In 2005 ...
Vintage car club moves Hawthorn Trophies meeting to North West Vintage racing cars will return to Oulton Park (Cheshire) after a seven-year absence, when the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) will honour one of Britain’s greatest motor racing heroes on May 28. the full story
Vintage car club moves Hawthorn Trophies meeting to North West Vintage racing cars will return to Oulton Park (Cheshire) after a seven-year absence, when the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC) will honour one of Britain’s greatest motor racing heroes on May 28. the full story
Published on: 27th Apr 2005
39% Increase In Car Buyers Checking ...
As car buyers become more consumer savvy, a greater desire for peace of mind has helped fuel a five-fold increase in visitors clicking onto www. reliabilityindex.co.uk since it’s launch. the full story
As car buyers become more consumer savvy, a greater desire for peace of mind has helped fuel a five-fold increase in visitors clicking onto www. reliabilityindex.co.uk since it’s launch. the full story
Published on: 26th Apr 2005
Ascari KZ1R Claims Top Finishes In ...
The Ascari KZ1R has excelled across two races in its first year at the Spanish GT in Jamara. the full story
The Ascari KZ1R has excelled across two races in its first year at the Spanish GT in Jamara. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
Chill Out In Your Car
Chilling out in the car can be good for your health and also for the environment according to the RAC Foundation and the Energy Saving Trust, launching their top ten tips for stress free driving today (20th April). the full story
Chilling out in the car can be good for your health and also for the environment according to the RAC Foundation and the Energy Saving Trust, launching their top ten tips for stress free driving today (20th April). the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
Police Officer Accused Of Dangerous ...
BBC Midlands Today reported that Police officer Mark Milton is in Ludlow Magistrates Court accused of speeding and dangerous driving. the full story
BBC Midlands Today reported that Police officer Mark Milton is in Ludlow Magistrates Court accused of speeding and dangerous driving. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
Castrol Provides The Oil For Euro 4 ...
Enduron range sets new standards for clean engines and long-term particle filter purity Castrol has launched its new Euro 4 compliant products, Castrol Enduron Euro 4 and Castrol Enduron Euro 4 low SAPS. the full story
Enduron range sets new standards for clean engines and long-term particle filter purity Castrol has launched its new Euro 4 compliant products, Castrol Enduron Euro 4 and Castrol Enduron Euro 4 low SAPS. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
Calling All Grand Prix Fans
A Weekend in Monaco - The Lowest Bid Wins! Sporting memorabilia specialist auction service is offering Formula 1 fans the chance of a fantastic trip for two to the Monaco Grand Prix, without digging deep in their pockets. the full story
A Weekend in Monaco - The Lowest Bid Wins! Sporting memorabilia specialist auction service is offering Formula 1 fans the chance of a fantastic trip for two to the Monaco Grand Prix, without digging deep in their pockets. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
Supercar Father's Day
The Heritage Motor Centre's very own 'Supercar Sunday' special event will be held on Father's Day, Sunday 19 June. the full story
The Heritage Motor Centre's very own 'Supercar Sunday' special event will be held on Father's Day, Sunday 19 June. the full story
Published on: 22nd Apr 2005
'Supercar Sunday'
AutoTaxi
AutoTaxi Eyes The Future Of Autonomous ...
Cars which automatically avoid other vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles could be a step closer thanks to an SMMT Foresight Vehicle project called AutoTaxi. the full story
Cars which automatically avoid other vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles could be a step closer thanks to an SMMT Foresight Vehicle project called AutoTaxi. the full story
Published on: 19th Apr 2005
Camera Partnerships Must Be Scrapped ...
An investigation by the East Anglian Daily Times reveals that crashes used to justify a lucrative speed camera had nothing to do with speed. the full story
An investigation by the East Anglian Daily Times reveals that crashes used to justify a lucrative speed camera had nothing to do with speed. the full story
Published on: 19th Apr 2005
Driver Penalty Points Need Not Pump Up ...
It’s just a question of choosing the right broker says the A&A Group When six points on your driving licence can pump up your premium by a whopping 25 it makes sense to choose a broker with care says the A&A Group, the leading independent non-standard insurance intermediary whose brands include Hyperformance and Quoteacar.co.uk. the full story
It’s just a question of choosing the right broker says the A&A Group When six points on your driving licence can pump up your premium by a whopping 25 it makes sense to choose a broker with care says the A&A Group, the leading independent non-standard insurance intermediary whose brands include Hyperformance and Quoteacar.co.uk. the full story
Published on: 16th Apr 2005
G-Wiz, The Car That Doesn't Cost The ...
The new G-Wiz electric car from GoinGreen is both the cheapest and the greenest car available in Britain. the full story
The new G-Wiz electric car from GoinGreen is both the cheapest and the greenest car available in Britain. the full story
Published on: 15th Apr 2005
The New G-Wiz
Armour All Dashboard Wipes
Matt Dashboard Wipes From Armor All
Matt Dashboard Wipes follow lacklustre fashion Armor All has answered to the current fashion for matt finish interiors by adding a Matt Dashboard variant to its ever-expanding range of grime-busting Wipes. the full story
Matt Dashboard Wipes follow lacklustre fashion Armor All has answered to the current fashion for matt finish interiors by adding a Matt Dashboard variant to its ever-expanding range of grime-busting Wipes. the full story
Published on: 15th Apr 2005
The Reva NXG Concept Electric Car
GoinGreen, the pioneering retailer of electric cars in the UK, is showcasing the Reva NXG concept car in London today. the full story
GoinGreen, the pioneering retailer of electric cars in the UK, is showcasing the Reva NXG concept car in London today. the full story
Published on: 15th Apr 2005
Reva NXG Concept Car
Innovative And Competitive Breakdown ...
Follow Successful Launch of GEM Motoring Assist Now Roadside Recovery Starts at Just £28 LEADING road safety organisation the Guild of Experienced Motorists has followed the well-received launch if its new trading name GEM Motoring Assist by announcing a selection of breakdown/recovery schemes that are economic, effective and designed to meet the differing. the full story
Follow Successful Launch of GEM Motoring Assist Now Roadside Recovery Starts at Just £28 LEADING road safety organisation the Guild of Experienced Motorists has followed the well-received launch if its new trading name GEM Motoring Assist by announcing a selection of breakdown/recovery schemes that are economic, effective and designed to meet the differing. the full story
Published on: 14th Apr 2005
Average New Car CO2 Emissions Continue ...
Today (13 April 2005), SMMT publishes its fourth annual CO2 report which continues to highlight a downward trend in new car carbon emissions. the full story
Today (13 April 2005), SMMT publishes its fourth annual CO2 report which continues to highlight a downward trend in new car carbon emissions. the full story
Published on: 14th Apr 2005
Which Party Will Offer The UK The ...
The ABD today called on political parties to put transport issues at the centre of their manifestos. the full story
The ABD today called on political parties to put transport issues at the centre of their manifestos. the full story
Published on: 14th Apr 2005
Inspire Cuts Costs At FDS Group
CHICHESTER-based fleet management specialist, Inspire Fleet Solutions, has cut insurance costs in half as part of a completely outsourced fleet management service at leading independent field marketing agency, FDS Group. the full story
CHICHESTER-based fleet management specialist, Inspire Fleet Solutions, has cut insurance costs in half as part of a completely outsourced fleet management service at leading independent field marketing agency, FDS Group. the full story
Published on: 14th Apr 2005
Remploy Automotive
Remploy Automotive Into Leather
High-quality leather car trim could soon be added to Remploy Automotive’s services to the industry. the full story
High-quality leather car trim could soon be added to Remploy Automotive’s services to the industry. the full story
Published on: 14th Apr 2005
Avis Expands Urbigo
Scheme reduces congestion and parking chaos, and avoids the problems of car ownership Rapidly expanding car club, Urbigo - powered by Avis-Rent-A-Car - has extended its London operation, launching sites in Waterloo, Euston and Mayfair (to serve residents in the boroughs of Westminster, Camden, Lambeth and Kensington & Chelsea). the full story
Scheme reduces congestion and parking chaos, and avoids the problems of car ownership Rapidly expanding car club, Urbigo - powered by Avis-Rent-A-Car - has extended its London operation, launching sites in Waterloo, Euston and Mayfair (to serve residents in the boroughs of Westminster, Camden, Lambeth and Kensington & Chelsea). the full story
Published on: 13th Apr 2005
Steeda's 'Screamin' Yellow Q' Mustang ...
When Ford announced the new Mustang in 2004, the US automotive aftermarket had already gone in to hyper-drive in anticipation of the iconic pony car’s arrival. the full story
When Ford announced the new Mustang in 2004, the US automotive aftermarket had already gone in to hyper-drive in anticipation of the iconic pony car’s arrival. the full story
Published on: 13th Apr 2005
Steeda Mustang
Top Technician 2005
And Then There Were Three...
The decision has been made and we can present to you the three, highest scoring finalists, competing for the title of Top Technician 2005. the full story
The decision has been made and we can present to you the three, highest scoring finalists, competing for the title of Top Technician 2005. the full story
Published on: 13th Apr 2005
Stewart & Stevenson Acquires Automotive ...
Automotive Technik Holdings Limited, the British group that manufactures the Pinzgauer all-terrain vehicle, has been acquired by US Corporation, Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc. the full story
Automotive Technik Holdings Limited, the British group that manufactures the Pinzgauer all-terrain vehicle, has been acquired by US Corporation, Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc. the full story
Published on: 9th Apr 2005
Car Stickers - What Tribe Do You Belong ...
Car stickers are automotive tattoos that can give an insight into their owner’s personality claims the RAC Foundation today (7th April). the full story
Car stickers are automotive tattoos that can give an insight into their owner’s personality claims the RAC Foundation today (7th April). the full story
Published on: 8th Apr 2005
Clean Car Market Gears Up As Oil ...
Anticipating oil supply shortages, forward looking car manufacturers such as Toyota and BMW, invested successfully into alternative hybrid and hydrogen technologies that will reduce the dependence on volatile oil markets. the full story
Anticipating oil supply shortages, forward looking car manufacturers such as Toyota and BMW, invested successfully into alternative hybrid and hydrogen technologies that will reduce the dependence on volatile oil markets. the full story
Published on: 8th Apr 2005
