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Renault Kangoo Van scoops best Light Van Award at Professional Van and Light Truck Awards 2008

Renault Kangoo Van scoops best Light Van Award at Professional Van and Light Truck Awards 2008

A major drive has been launched to encourage fleet decision-makers to ensure vehicles are equipped with life-saving electronic stability control (ESC) technology.

A major drive has been launched to encourage fleet decision-makers to ensure vehicles are equipped with life-saving electronic stability control (ESC) technology.

Renault UK: CV show 2008

Renault UK: CV show 2008

New corporate manslaughter offense could cost businesses millions

New corporate manslaughter offense could cost businesses millions

New active drive with four-wheel steering for new Renault Laguna GT

New active drive with four-wheel steering for new Renault Laguna GT

The 2008 Budget clearly signposted fleets along the ‘green’ road to both keep costs under control and reduce carbon emissions, and forthcoming changes to the London congestion charge keep up the press

The 2008 Budget clearly signposted fleets along the ‘green’ road to both keep costs under control and reduce carbon emissions, and forthcoming changes to the London congestion charge keep up the pressure for a ‘cultural revolution’.

Dacia reveals its new UK-bound compact hatchback, Sandero, in Geneva

Dacia reveals its new UK-bound compact hatchback, Sandero, in Geneva

Renault places accent on cars with genuine character and sporting appeal at 2008 Geneva motor show

Renault places accent on cars with genuine character and sporting appeal at 2008 Geneva motor show

New Twingo Renaultsport 133 – The new entry point into the world of Renaultsport

New Twingo Renaultsport 133 – The new entry point into the world of Renaultsport

Renault stuns Geneva with unveil of show-stealing Mégane Coupé Concept

Renault stuns Geneva with unveil of show-stealing Mégane Coupé Concept

Renault launches high-performance New Laguna GT at Geneva Motor Show 2008

Renault launches high-performance New Laguna GT at Geneva Motor Show 2008

SA-bound X1: BMW's take on 'smaller is better'

The X1 - due in South Africa in early 2010 - is BMW's first compact SUV - and we have all the details.

US auto sales stabilising, say analysts

US auto sales tumbled 28 percent in June, the narrowest decline in nine months, as Ford stole market share from its rivals.

SA designer making waves worldwide

South African designer Idries Noah aims to "push the boundaries of automotive art and design", and it has certainly paid off for him in a big way.

Road trip ruined? Mend it with Wonder Tape

Whether you're in a car, SUV, truck, boat, or trailer - anywhere there's potential for disaster - this stuff could save the day.

Batteries included: Are eco-friendly cars any good?

Politicians want British drivers to switch over to eco-friendly cars. They're silent and stylish - but are they any good? London correspondent JOHN WALSH puts (electric) pedal to the metal.

Injured Kallio will miss US race

Mika Kallio will miss the next round of the MotoGP world championship at Laguna Seca after suffering a nasty hand injury in the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen.

Raikkonen to race in world rally

Kimi Raikkonen is to make a temporary switch from Formula One to the World Rally Championship when it reaches his native Finland next month.

Rossi earns 100th career victory

Valentino Rossi takes a clear lead in the MotoGP world championship standings after his 100th career win at the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.

Nicholls returns to Witches team

Ipswich Witches announce the return of Scott Nicholls, replacing Jarek Hampel who has quit British speedway for the rest of the season.

Crump claims British GP in style

Jason Crump makes history by winning the British Speedway Grand Prix in Cardiff - the 21st GP win of his career.

Simoncelli confirms MotoGP switch

Reigning world 250cc champion Marco Simoncelli will compete in MotoGP with the San Carlo Honda Gresini team in 2010.

Rea clinches first Superbike win

Jonathan Rea celebrates his first win at World Superbike level in Sunday's round in San Marino.

TT sidecar crash 'caused by hare'

A crash that left TT sidecar duo Nick Crowe and Mark Cox seriously injured may have been caused by a hare, their team says.

Peugeot seal Le Mans glory

Peugeot finish first and second in the Le Mans 24-hour race to end Audi's five-year domination of the event.

Plater secures Senior TT victory

England's Steve Plater wins the blue riband Senior TT on his HM Plant Honda in the Isle of Man.

Rider killed in TT race accident

Isle of Man competitor John Crellin dies in an accident at the TT motorbike races.

Hutchinson leads TT championship

West Yorkshire's Ian Hutchinson holds a commanding 15-point lead in the inaugural TT championship points table going into Friday's Senior event.

Steve Parrish's MotoGP column

"I already rated Valentino Rossi as the best rider of all time, even before he won his 100th race"

British Speedway GP in photos

Jason Crump sets the pace at the British Grand Prix

Matt Roberts' MotoGP column

"Some guys were riding for contracts next year at Assen, and it showed"

Solar Racing Champs Roll Out New Car

Delft University is the Brawn GP of solar-car racing, an outfit so singularly successful that it has won the World Solar Challenge four times in a row. The Dutch team is back with its newest car, Nuna 5, and has its sights set on a fifth title when the checkered flag drops later this year. The [...]

We Drive BMW’s Electric Mini E

WHITE PLAINS, NY — The BMW Mini E is a solid little electric ride that provides a comfortable, effortless driving experience with all of the usual small-car perks, plus an ultra cheap operating cost and a carbon footprint approaching zero. But as a $50,000 two-seater with no head-turning quotient, the pitch for this first cousin [...]

A Lamborghini as Fast as the Man It’s Named For

Lamborghini is releasing what has to be the umpteenth variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The answer to the first part of your question — why LP 550-2? is easy. The car sports 550 horsepower and two wheel drive. Answering the second part of your question — who the hell [...]

The Fastest Drop-Top Ferrari Just Got Faster

The guys at the German tuning firm Novitec Rosso just couldn’t leave well enough alone. Not content to let Maranello build what is the fastest drop-top Ferrari ever, they took a Scuderia Spider 16M and gave it more power and quicker acceleration. Ferrari built the 16M, a convertible version of the awesome F430 Scuderia, to commemorate [...]

When Your Car Stinks, Your Life Stinks, Too

A Dallas inventor says your smelly car is the reason you’re high-strung, overweight and terrible at your job. Suzy Batiz, the co-creator of bathroom deodorizer Poo-Pourri (”It keeps your dirty little secret”) has unveiled a line of automotive aromatherapy products that promise to “transform your driving routine into a rejuvenating experience with mood-enhancing scent.” Scents described [...]

Motorcyle Green Grand Prix Comin’ to America

Following its amazing success at Isle of Man, the TTxGP motorcycle green grand prix prepares for its debut in the United States with an open call to American “eMoto” entrepreneurs. The invitation to join the tour during the AMA vintage sports events from July 24th to 26th at Mid-Ohio racetrack is to show the public how [...]

Tesla Fires Back In Eberhard Lawsuit

Tesla Motors wants a judge to toss out the lawsuit company founder Martin Eberhard filed against current CEO Elon Musk, calling it a groundless personal attack that attempts to stifle Musk’s right to free speech. It’s the latest round in the fight between Musk and Eberhard over the legacy of the company — and the electric [...]

Grow, Canada: Sustainable Biofuel From the Great White North

In honor of Canada Day we bring you news from just outside the Canadian capital, where a suburban service station has become the first in the world to sell a blend of gasoline and cellulosic ethanol biofuel. As part of a month long trial, drivers who fill up their Nissan X-Trails or Acura CSXs at a [...]

Tesla Explains The Model S

Tesla, the darling motorcar company of the EV set, promises to have the Model S sedan on the road by 2011. So what does the S bring to the table besides more seats and less cost than the Roadster? The brass answer that question in a video explaining the Model S. Tesla makes a big [...]

Corvette-Inspired Hybrid Hits the Road

Four months ago, the LH4 from Lightning Hybrids was nothing but a mound of clay, but now the Colorado company has a running prototype and some video of it on the road. It’s brief, but you can tell from the video the Corvette-inspired, hydraulic hybrid is not your typical hybrid. It sounds like a British sports car [...]

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