The Motoring News for August 2005
August 2005
Jodie Kidd
Jodie Kidd Does Daisy Duke
Jodie Kidd does Daisy Duke at the launch of T-Mobile Street Movies, the UK's first permanent drive-in cinema. the full story
Jodie Kidd does Daisy Duke at the launch of T-Mobile Street Movies, the UK's first permanent drive-in cinema. the full story
Published on: 31st Aug 2005
Heritage Decries BBC's Mini Murder
There has been a swift reaction to the violent murder of a Mini on the BBC1 TV program "The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs", presented by Bill Oddie on Sunday evening Aug 28th. the full story
There has been a swift reaction to the violent murder of a Mini on the BBC1 TV program "The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs", presented by Bill Oddie on Sunday evening Aug 28th. the full story
Published on: 31st Aug 2005
World Premiere Of Cadillac BLS At ...
Four-door premium mid-size saloon One turbodiesel and three petrol engines delivering 150 to 255 hp European sales planned for spring 2006 The Cadillac global product offensive is gathering momentum as the General Motors premium brand will debut the production Cadillac BLS at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. the full story
Four-door premium mid-size saloon One turbodiesel and three petrol engines delivering 150 to 255 hp European sales planned for spring 2006 The Cadillac global product offensive is gathering momentum as the General Motors premium brand will debut the production Cadillac BLS at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. the full story
Published on: 30th Aug 2005
Cadillac BLS
New Service From Local Firm Is Saving ...
Maidenhead-based VeSource has launched an innovative service aimed at saving car buyers thousands of pounds when purchasing new cars. the full story
Maidenhead-based VeSource has launched an innovative service aimed at saving car buyers thousands of pounds when purchasing new cars. the full story
Published on: 30th Aug 2005
Diesel Director
Diesel Petrol Forecourt Errors ...
What could your next tank of fuel cost? How does £7,000 sound? That is what it cost for a Range Rover diesel engine tank of petrol put in by error. the full story
What could your next tank of fuel cost? How does £7,000 sound? That is what it cost for a Range Rover diesel engine tank of petrol put in by error. the full story
Published on: 29th Aug 2005
Flower Power Takes Root At DVLA's ...
Keen gardeners and people with a particular girl’s name might be interested in the registration mark, BL05 SOM, which is one of 1449 personal plates being put up for sale at DVLA Personalised Registrations’ next auction which is being held at the Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, East Midlands between 15 and 17 September. the full story
Keen gardeners and people with a particular girl’s name might be interested in the registration mark, BL05 SOM, which is one of 1449 personal plates being put up for sale at DVLA Personalised Registrations’ next auction which is being held at the Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, East Midlands between 15 and 17 September. the full story
Published on: 27th Aug 2005
DVLA Personalised Registrations’
New Roadside Comms System Will ...
Scottish drivers know the frustrations of traffic jams, especially over busy Bank Holiday weekends, while there are roadworks or during the Edinburgh festival. the full story
Scottish drivers know the frustrations of traffic jams, especially over busy Bank Holiday weekends, while there are roadworks or during the Edinburgh festival. the full story
Published on: 27th Aug 2005
Sunny Spells Forecast With Avis UK And ...
Avis UK has won a new contract with government agency, the Met Office, to supply its short term rentals over the next three years. the full story
Avis UK has won a new contract with government agency, the Met Office, to supply its short term rentals over the next three years. the full story
Published on: 26th Aug 2005
Are You Up To Motorway Driving?
On the busiest weekend of the year on motorways, the RAC Foundation has revealed that one third of drivers admit to regular feelings of anxiety when driving or considering driving on them. the full story
On the busiest weekend of the year on motorways, the RAC Foundation has revealed that one third of drivers admit to regular feelings of anxiety when driving or considering driving on them. the full story
Published on: 26th Aug 2005
Keith Adams
The Hunt Is On
KEITH ADAMS, the creator of the successful historic car website, , is launching an appeal to find the final production figure for MGs and Rovers produced in the Longbridge factory since Phoenix took over in 2000. the full story
KEITH ADAMS, the creator of the successful historic car website, , is launching an appeal to find the final production figure for MGs and Rovers produced in the Longbridge factory since Phoenix took over in 2000. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
2006 Cadillac STS-V And XLR-V Arrive In ...
European debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show Supercharged 4. 4 litre Northstar V8 engine delivers 350 kW (476 hp) in STS-V and 330 kW (448 hp) in XLR-V Cadillac will host the European debut of the STS-V and XLR-V next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) in Germany. the full story
European debut at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show Supercharged 4. 4 litre Northstar V8 engine delivers 350 kW (476 hp) in STS-V and 330 kW (448 hp) in XLR-V Cadillac will host the European debut of the STS-V and XLR-V next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) in Germany. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
Cadillac STS-V and XLR-
City Car Buyers Clean Up With Drop In ...
The What Car? Price Index has revealed that the prices of new city cars are on average 4. 3 cheaper than they were during June 2004. the full story
The What Car? Price Index has revealed that the prices of new city cars are on average 4. 3 cheaper than they were during June 2004. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
Corvette Z06
Corvette Gets Power Boost With ...
The all new hand built Corvette Z06 will go on sale throughout Europe in December. The Z06, fitted with a 7. 0 litre V8 engine producing 511 hp, is the fastest and most powerful Corvette ever built and was developed alongside the C6. R racing car that won at the Le Mans 24 hours race this year. the full story
The all new hand built Corvette Z06 will go on sale throughout Europe in December. The Z06, fitted with a 7. 0 litre V8 engine producing 511 hp, is the fastest and most powerful Corvette ever built and was developed alongside the C6. R racing car that won at the Le Mans 24 hours race this year. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
ATS Euromaster Urges All To Regularly ...
ATS Euromaster has issued a stark warning that their annual call for all motorists to regularly check oil levels should not be ignored by new car owners! As the UK’s leading tyre maintenance company, ATS Euromaster regularly urges drivers to take responsibility for the "wellbeing" of their cars and, specifically, check oil levels regularly. the full story
ATS Euromaster has issued a stark warning that their annual call for all motorists to regularly check oil levels should not be ignored by new car owners! As the UK’s leading tyre maintenance company, ATS Euromaster regularly urges drivers to take responsibility for the "wellbeing" of their cars and, specifically, check oil levels regularly. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
Warning - Smoking Depresses Used Car ...
Smoking in your car can reduce its value by hundreds of pounds Exclusive research by Manheim Auctions - which handles half a million vehicles through its17 auction sites across the UK, has revealed that heavy smokers who smoke in their car could have hundreds of pounds wiped off its value when they come to sell it. the full story
Smoking in your car can reduce its value by hundreds of pounds Exclusive research by Manheim Auctions - which handles half a million vehicles through its17 auction sites across the UK, has revealed that heavy smokers who smoke in their car could have hundreds of pounds wiped off its value when they come to sell it. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
Smoking in your car can reduce its value by hundreds of pounds
Volkswagen tops the list of the most turbocharged cars
Volkswagen And Audi Top The Turbo Chart
Power is the key for motorists wanting to upgrade their cars with models from the Volkswagen/Audi stable topping the list of those boasting more under the bonnet than the badge may suggest. the full story
Power is the key for motorists wanting to upgrade their cars with models from the Volkswagen/Audi stable topping the list of those boasting more under the bonnet than the badge may suggest. the full story
Published on: 25th Aug 2005
John Hikes Up Tyre Mountain
After clocking up nearly half a century, ATS Euromaster service centre manager John Agnew has single-handedly fitted a mountain of tyres. the full story
After clocking up nearly half a century, ATS Euromaster service centre manager John Agnew has single-handedly fitted a mountain of tyres. the full story
Published on: 21st Aug 2005
ATS Euromaster
DVLA Personalised Registrations’ Two Millionth Customer
Two Millionth Customer For DVLA ...
Miss Suzanne Perrott, a 21 year old maritime leisure management graduate from Shepperton in Middlesex, became DVLA Personalised Registrations’ two millionth customer when she purchased her number, SP55 SUZ this July. the full story
Miss Suzanne Perrott, a 21 year old maritime leisure management graduate from Shepperton in Middlesex, became DVLA Personalised Registrations’ two millionth customer when she purchased her number, SP55 SUZ this July. the full story
Published on: 21st Aug 2005
Drivers From Four Continents Line Up ...
Female racing drivers from 10 different countries across four continents have so far been confirmed for the two-race Formula Woman Nations Cup Series Challenge at Rockingham on the weekend of August 27/28. the full story
Female racing drivers from 10 different countries across four continents have so far been confirmed for the two-race Formula Woman Nations Cup Series Challenge at Rockingham on the weekend of August 27/28. the full story
Published on: 20th Aug 2005
Talk Safe, Text Safe, Stay Safe
Almost one third of adolescents sometimes or often cross a road using a mobile phone and forget to look properly* according to the RAC Foundation and children’s charity 4Children. the full story
Almost one third of adolescents sometimes or often cross a road using a mobile phone and forget to look properly* according to the RAC Foundation and children’s charity 4Children. the full story
Published on: 20th Aug 2005
Can You See The Road Ahead?
Half of Britain’s 28m motorists are potentially driving un-roadworthy* cars this summer by failing to top up their screenwash to keep their windscreens "bug-free", according to research** by car care people Comma (). the full story
Half of Britain’s 28m motorists are potentially driving un-roadworthy* cars this summer by failing to top up their screenwash to keep their windscreens "bug-free", according to research** by car care people Comma (). the full story
Published on: 20th Aug 2005
Past Masters Of F1 Reunite
The spiritual home of the French Grand Prix, Reims was a playground for the some of the most successful and flamboyant racing drivers to ever live. the full story
The spiritual home of the French Grand Prix, Reims was a playground for the some of the most successful and flamboyant racing drivers to ever live. the full story
Published on: 18th Aug 2005
Ascari KZ1
Rossini Performance Brake Discs
More Classic Owners Are Upgrading To ...
According to one of the UK’s leading Brake disc suppliers, demand for performance brake discs for Classic vehicles is soaring. the full story
According to one of the UK’s leading Brake disc suppliers, demand for performance brake discs for Classic vehicles is soaring. the full story
Published on: 18th Aug 2005
The Parc Ferme Experience Just Gets ...
Parc Ferme Experience already offers its members access to a selection of desirable classics in the shape of a Jaguar V12 E-Type Roadster; Pagoda-topped Mercedes 280SL; MG TD; Ferrari 328 GTS; Porsche 993 Cabriolet and a Ferrari 246 GT Dino. the full story
Parc Ferme Experience already offers its members access to a selection of desirable classics in the shape of a Jaguar V12 E-Type Roadster; Pagoda-topped Mercedes 280SL; MG TD; Ferrari 328 GTS; Porsche 993 Cabriolet and a Ferrari 246 GT Dino. the full story
Published on: 18th Aug 2005
1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spyder ‘kamm tail’
£1bn Road Shortfall Maintains Car ...
Poor road surfaces continue to account for nearly 1 in 6*1 vehicle failures as the shortfall in annual road maintenance funding hits the £1bn mark*2. the full story
Poor road surfaces continue to account for nearly 1 in 6*1 vehicle failures as the shortfall in annual road maintenance funding hits the £1bn mark*2. the full story
Published on: 18th Aug 2005
Avis Doubles Rapid Return Network
Avis has more than doubled the UK rental locations that are using its Rapid Return technology, which checks in a returned rental car within just 60 seconds. the full story
Avis has more than doubled the UK rental locations that are using its Rapid Return technology, which checks in a returned rental car within just 60 seconds. the full story
Published on: 16th Aug 2005
What Drives You To Fear?
Nearly half of all motorists (46 per cent) say tailgaters are their worst motorway fear, followed by heavy goods vehicles overtaking them (22 per cent) according to the RAC Foundation today (16th August), launching the results of an NOP Automotive survey as part of National Motorway Month. the full story
Nearly half of all motorists (46 per cent) say tailgaters are their worst motorway fear, followed by heavy goods vehicles overtaking them (22 per cent) according to the RAC Foundation today (16th August), launching the results of an NOP Automotive survey as part of National Motorway Month. the full story
Published on: 16th Aug 2005
Frustrated Fatal Fridays
Motorists travelling on a Friday evening between 4 and 7pm on busy motorways are more likely to be killed or seriously injured and should be prepared for longer delays as this is the most dangerous and congested time to be on the roads, according to RAC Foundation research released today (12th August) during National Motorway Month. the full story
Motorists travelling on a Friday evening between 4 and 7pm on busy motorways are more likely to be killed or seriously injured and should be prepared for longer delays as this is the most dangerous and congested time to be on the roads, according to RAC Foundation research released today (12th August) during National Motorway Month. the full story
Published on: 16th Aug 2005
Car Manufacturers Facing Challenge As ...
SBD report calls for auto industry action to capitalise on consumer demand In the past decade, navigation systems have moved from being expensive, niche products to mass-market items stocked on supermarket shelves. the full story
SBD report calls for auto industry action to capitalise on consumer demand In the past decade, navigation systems have moved from being expensive, niche products to mass-market items stocked on supermarket shelves. the full story
Published on: 16th Aug 2005
Avoid The Bank Holiday Breakdown Blues
As the August bank holiday approaches, Green Flag Motoring Assistance is gearing up for an inevitably busy weekend, and offers motorists some timely advice to avoid having a breakdown or getting in a jam. the full story
As the August bank holiday approaches, Green Flag Motoring Assistance is gearing up for an inevitably busy weekend, and offers motorists some timely advice to avoid having a breakdown or getting in a jam. the full story
Published on: 15th Aug 2005
Survey Finds Top Ten 4x4's
But check carefully: most popular does not always mean most cost effective to insure says the A&A Group Ltd Mayor Ken Livingstone may be against ‘Chelsea Taxis’ in the city and there may be plans to levy a £900 pa car tax. the full story
But check carefully: most popular does not always mean most cost effective to insure says the A&A Group Ltd Mayor Ken Livingstone may be against ‘Chelsea Taxis’ in the city and there may be plans to levy a £900 pa car tax. the full story
Published on: 12th Aug 2005
H&H Raises Its Horizons For 2006
Fast growing auction house to hold more sales in more venues and add separate motorcycle sales to its roster H&H, Europe’s largest specialist historic car and motorcycle auction house, is to spread its wings for 2006. the full story
Fast growing auction house to hold more sales in more venues and add separate motorcycle sales to its roster H&H, Europe’s largest specialist historic car and motorcycle auction house, is to spread its wings for 2006. the full story
Published on: 12th Aug 2005
Bosch Achieves Common Rail Milestone
25 million common rail injection systems in 8 years In just eight years Bosch has produced 25 million common rail injection systems for diesel engines. the full story
25 million common rail injection systems in 8 years In just eight years Bosch has produced 25 million common rail injection systems for diesel engines. the full story
Published on: 12th Aug 2005
Roush Performance Products
Power-To-Go
Roush Performance Products to make European market debut at National Kit & Performance Car Show, Donnington, 15-16 October 2005 Roush Performance Products (RPP) - body and styling kits, brake and suspension upgrades, up-rated powertrain components and fully developed engines - are to be introduced and marketed in Europe by Roush and Mountune Racing. the full story
Roush Performance Products to make European market debut at National Kit & Performance Car Show, Donnington, 15-16 October 2005 Roush Performance Products (RPP) - body and styling kits, brake and suspension upgrades, up-rated powertrain components and fully developed engines - are to be introduced and marketed in Europe by Roush and Mountune Racing. the full story
Published on: 12th Aug 2005
Ellie Clears The Way For Female ...
RAC Auto Windscreens has made history with its latest appointment. Ellie Barrowcliffe, from Bounds Green in North London, has the honour of being the company’s first female glazing technician. the full story
RAC Auto Windscreens has made history with its latest appointment. Ellie Barrowcliffe, from Bounds Green in North London, has the honour of being the company’s first female glazing technician. the full story
Published on: 10th Aug 2005
Ellie Barrowcliffe
4x4 Market Shows No Sign Of Tiring
4x4 tyre sales have increased by a staggering 151 in the last five years according to data from tyre manufacturer, Cooper Tyres. the full story
4x4 tyre sales have increased by a staggering 151 in the last five years according to data from tyre manufacturer, Cooper Tyres. the full story
Published on: 9th Aug 2005
'RiskMaster' Puts Companies On The Road ...
Road-risk management programme to help company managers avoid pitfalls of new legislation that’s set to make companies more vulnerable to prosecution in the event of a road traffic accident. the full story
Road-risk management programme to help company managers avoid pitfalls of new legislation that’s set to make companies more vulnerable to prosecution in the event of a road traffic accident. the full story
Published on: 9th Aug 2005
Cooper Tyres Get A1 Test
The inaugural test session for the A1 GP Series has been hailed a success by the fifteen teams driving the cars, fully shod with Cooper tyres, at Silverstone circuit yesterday. the full story
The inaugural test session for the A1 GP Series has been hailed a success by the fifteen teams driving the cars, fully shod with Cooper tyres, at Silverstone circuit yesterday. the full story
Published on: 9th Aug 2005
Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival - A Magical Step ...
The Goodwood Revival came to life in the autumn of 1998 - a dream come true for the Earl of March, whose grandfather - the ninth Duke of Richmond - had first opened the motor circuit at Goodwood in 1948. the full story
The Goodwood Revival came to life in the autumn of 1998 - a dream come true for the Earl of March, whose grandfather - the ninth Duke of Richmond - had first opened the motor circuit at Goodwood in 1948. the full story
Published on: 8th Aug 2005
Cowboy Clampers Ride Again
New regulations aimed at curbing the worst excesses of cowboy clampers and introduced only twelve weeks ago are already being flouted according the RAC Foundation today (5th August). the full story
New regulations aimed at curbing the worst excesses of cowboy clampers and introduced only twelve weeks ago are already being flouted according the RAC Foundation today (5th August). the full story
Published on: 5th Aug 2005
London Taxi Wanted Around The World
Whilst Transport for London is keeping the taxi industry waiting for their final announcement on whether the Conditions of Fitness which govern the design and manufacturer of the traditional London Black Cab will change, the number of overseas markets wanting to adopt the iconic London Taxi for its own taxi fleets is growing. the full story
Whilst Transport for London is keeping the taxi industry waiting for their final announcement on whether the Conditions of Fitness which govern the design and manufacturer of the traditional London Black Cab will change, the number of overseas markets wanting to adopt the iconic London Taxi for its own taxi fleets is growing. the full story
Published on: 5th Aug 2005
