Newslines
publication date: Sep 3, 2010
Ferrari said it is recalling more than 1,240 of its 458 Italia supercars to replace an adhesive prone to melting after five reports of fire accidents.
Ferrari launched an investigation last month after media reports of fire accidents involving five vehicles in California, Paris, Switzerland, China and one other unnamed location.
The UK motor industry has urged Chancellor George Osborne to consider the significant economic contribution made by industry when he makes tough decisions in the Comprehensive Spending Review, set to be published on 20 October.
In a letter to the chancellor, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called for emphasis on easing access to finance and credit for businesses and consumers, encouraging investment in UK skills and low carbon research and development (R&D), and promoting international trade.
Spanish car workers who lost their jobs in the recession are in line to get nearly € 3 Million to help them back into employment after their Government appealed for help under the EU globablisation fund.
The payout is expected to put pressure on the UK Government to help British car and assembly plant workers who also lost their jobs when orders diminished.
Parents should take a driving lesson or two before teaching their teenagers to drive, says the What Car? Driving School.
This would give parents an updated understanding of the Highway Code, and knowledge of the skills required by the new test.
The financial crisis has prompted many parents to shun professional driving lessons with driving instructors and play the teacher role themselves, but in the majority of cases parents' knowledge is out of date.
Jordan and Nissan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote zero-emission mobility in the Kingdom, heralding the first partnership of its kind in the Arab region.
Under the MOU, Jordan and Nissan will undertake to promote electric vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution, which will help Jordan address the key issues of energy independence, CO2 emissions and environmental conservation.
Outstanding results in Which?’ tyre tests have led to Continental being named best tyre brand tested by the magazine.
The leading consumer publication picked out Continental’s excellent dry grip and very good wet grip as major plus points of the brands products. The magazine has tested a total of 18 tyre brands on the market in the UK today considering factors key to road users – grip and handling on dry roads and in the most extreme of wet conditions.
Proton Cars has highlighted its range of Motability deals available to customers through the Motability scheme.
Available with nil deposit under the Motability scheme, Proton's stylish and affordable range of cars are fitted with parking sensors as standard. Offering motorists a choice of Contract Hire or Hire Purchase schemes, Proton's dealerships around the UK can provide customers with real peace of mind with all maintenance and servicing, comprehensive insurance and full breakdown assistance for the vehicle, provided by the RAC, being included in the agreement. The Motability Contract Hire scheme is available over a three-year period on selected Savvy, Gen-2 (hatchback and saloon) and Satria Neo models.
The Hertz Corporation's global car sharing club has announced its exclusive partnership with Fiat to introduce the iconic Alfa Romeo MiTo and add more Fiat 500s to its fleet.
Connect by Hertz will be the only car sharing club offering the new Fiat models, supplying members with the opportunity to click, book and drive the latest additions.
Ferrari launched an investigation last month after media reports of fire accidents involving five vehicles in California, Paris, Switzerland, China and one other unnamed location.
The UK motor industry has urged Chancellor George Osborne to consider the significant economic contribution made by industry when he makes tough decisions in the Comprehensive Spending Review, set to be published on 20 October.
In a letter to the chancellor, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called for emphasis on easing access to finance and credit for businesses and consumers, encouraging investment in UK skills and low carbon research and development (R&D), and promoting international trade.
Spanish car workers who lost their jobs in the recession are in line to get nearly € 3 Million to help them back into employment after their Government appealed for help under the EU globablisation fund.
The payout is expected to put pressure on the UK Government to help British car and assembly plant workers who also lost their jobs when orders diminished.
Parents should take a driving lesson or two before teaching their teenagers to drive, says the What Car? Driving School.
This would give parents an updated understanding of the Highway Code, and knowledge of the skills required by the new test.
The financial crisis has prompted many parents to shun professional driving lessons with driving instructors and play the teacher role themselves, but in the majority of cases parents' knowledge is out of date.
Jordan and Nissan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote zero-emission mobility in the Kingdom, heralding the first partnership of its kind in the Arab region.
Under the MOU, Jordan and Nissan will undertake to promote electric vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution, which will help Jordan address the key issues of energy independence, CO2 emissions and environmental conservation.
Outstanding results in Which?’ tyre tests have led to Continental being named best tyre brand tested by the magazine.
The leading consumer publication picked out Continental’s excellent dry grip and very good wet grip as major plus points of the brands products. The magazine has tested a total of 18 tyre brands on the market in the UK today considering factors key to road users – grip and handling on dry roads and in the most extreme of wet conditions.
Proton Cars has highlighted its range of Motability deals available to customers through the Motability scheme.
Available with nil deposit under the Motability scheme, Proton's stylish and affordable range of cars are fitted with parking sensors as standard. Offering motorists a choice of Contract Hire or Hire Purchase schemes, Proton's dealerships around the UK can provide customers with real peace of mind with all maintenance and servicing, comprehensive insurance and full breakdown assistance for the vehicle, provided by the RAC, being included in the agreement. The Motability Contract Hire scheme is available over a three-year period on selected Savvy, Gen-2 (hatchback and saloon) and Satria Neo models.
The Hertz Corporation's global car sharing club has announced its exclusive partnership with Fiat to introduce the iconic Alfa Romeo MiTo and add more Fiat 500s to its fleet.
Connect by Hertz will be the only car sharing club offering the new Fiat models, supplying members with the opportunity to click, book and drive the latest additions.