Archive: September 2008
F1 news briefs: Wednesday
Sep.24 (GMM) Toyota's departing F1 team manager Richard Cregan is to join the management team of the new Abu Dhabi grand prix from early next year, it was announced on Wednesday. Elsewhere, it is expected that Toro Rosso refugee Scott Speed will continue his meteoric rise through the NASCAR ranks...
Passing to also be rare in Singapore - Massa
Sep.24 (GMM) Felipe Massa has earmarked qualifying for this weekend's inaugural Singapore grand prix as a crucial element to his championship challenge. The Ferrari driver... September 24, 2008 by GMM
Lost appeal cost McLaren up to $1m
Sep.24 (GMM) The court bill accrued by the lawyers from Ferrari and the FIA will cost McLaren at least $500,000, but as much as double that amount, according to reports. The... September 24, 2008 by GMM
Maserati planning Paris Motor Show surprise
Maserati has confirmed via its official website (www.Maserati.com) that it will make a surprise announcement or presentation on October 2 at the Paris Motor Show. No other... September 23, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
High fuel costs the biggest hurdle for diesels according to carmakers
More than half the cars sold in Europe today are fitted with diesel powertrains due to several factors but mostly because diesel fuel is taxed less than petrol. Throw in the... September 23, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
Silverstone gives green light to dream race day
Ever dreamt of becoming a racing driver? Well now’s the chance to earn your stripes with Silverstone’s unique new Race Licence Day, taking you from zero to hero... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
SUCCESS FOR MITSUBISHI WITH EVO X RACE DEBUT
The racing debut for the Works Mitsubishi Motors UK Lancer Evolution X in this weekend’s Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone was hailed as a great success by the team... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
QUENBY’S JOINS FORCES WITH DAIHATSU
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer network in Hertfordshire following the appointment of Quenby Bros. Ltd, located in Baldock. The... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
ARIS DEBUT FOR AUDI S4 WITH 30 PER CENT CO2 REDUCTION
Making its Paris Show debut next month will be a new Audi S4 that gives equally high priority to thrills and thrift thanks to a new six cylinder TFSI engine that not only... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
Proton is a Top Scorer with UK Dealers
The Proton franchise is proving more and more popular with its dealers, with the National Franchised Dealer Association Survey putting the brand in the top 3 for many... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
Kia cee’d beats residual value guides - again!
Just like the Kia cee’d five-door, the cee’d SW has torn up the residual price-guide rule books and surpassed CAP clean prices at auction by selling for 109 per... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
Hagerty Soothes with new Recovery Package
Hagerty International, the UK’s only classic and collector car insurance specialist, now includes complete Breakdown and Recovery Insurance throughout the UK as an... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
Avon confirmed as official Morgan Aeromax supplier
The stunning new Morgan Aeromax has been unveiled as the latest in a long line of British sports cars to use Avon tyres as official tyre supplier. The Avon Tyres brand offers... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
FIAT’S LOW CO2 CARS CEMENT ANOTHER CONTRACT WITH THE CUMBERLAND BUILDING SOCIETY
Fiat’s industry-leading green credentials have enabled the Cumberland Building Society to appoint the Italian car manufacturer as sole provider of its branch... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
FIAT BELIEVES ALL FLEETS SHOULD USE WHOLE LIFE COSTS AS A BASIS FOR RUNNING COMPANY VEHICLES
As fleets of all sizes feel the pinch with increasing fuel, VED, insurance and finance costs, and even more emphasis placed on emissions, Fiat believes that now is the time... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
Allison Delivers World-Class Support During Summer Olympic Games
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- If medals were awarded for outstanding transportation support during the 2008 Summer Olympics, Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's... September 23, 2008 by Press Release
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