Motoring News 26 july 2008

NEW CAR NET News

Fri, 25 JulSatnavs cause accidents


New research shows that satnav devices are responsible for 300,000 road accidents every year.

Fri, 25 JulVolvo XC60 spec revealed


Volvo has announced full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this autumn.

Fri, 25 JulFiat design competition


A nationwide design competition to find fun new ways to travel has just been announced by Fiat with a top prize of £50,000.

Thu, 24 JulStaggering losses at Ford


A bad day for Ford Motor Company, as it announced an $8.7 billion loss for the second quarter of 2008.

Thu, 24 JulNissan runs 'Ring on hydrogen


Nissan has become the first automaker to record a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) lap on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.

What Car? News

Fri, 02 MayFirst drive: Audi TT 2.0 TDi and TTS
• We test new diesel TT
• Great company car appeal
• 270bhp TTS tested, toohttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/368/f/5292/s/ff399b/mf.gif

Fri, 02 MayLollipop wardens armed with cameras
• Abuse widespread
• Prosecutions possible
• 1400 attacks a yearhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/368/f/5292/s/ff399d/mf.gif

Fri, 02 MayRenault Koleos to cost from £17,995
• Two diesel engines
Three trims
• On sale on July 4http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/368/f/5292/s/feed5c/mf.gif

Fri, 02 MayFirst the Fiat 500, now the Topolino?
• Tiny city car could be built
• Topolino built in 2010?
• Two- or four-seatshttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/368/f/5292/s/ff0139/mf.gif

Fri, 02 MayNissan to trial electric cars in London?
• Nissan to build electric cars
• London could host trials
• Here by 2010?http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/368/f/5292/s/feed5d/mf.gif

BBC Sport Player | Motorsport

Thu, 24 JulSir Stirling Moss on Max Mosley
Sir Stirling Moss says Max Mosley will be difficult to replace as president of the FIA but feels he will retire at the end of his tenure.

Fri, 25 JulTouring Cars get set for Brands
Touring car driver Rob Huff explains how the series works, before going head to head with sports reporter David Garrido.

Sun, 20 JulHamilton secures back-to-back wins
Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Perix after dropping off the lead after his final pitstop - BBC Radio 5 Live's David Croft reports.

Sun, 20 JulFuming Stoner accuses Rossi
Casey Stoner says some of Valentino Rossi's moves during the US MotoGP "crossed the line" after finishing second to the Italian at Laguna Seca.

Sun, 20 JulToseland reveals tyre frustration
Britain's James Toseland has mixed feelings after finishing a creditable ninth in the US MotoGP as he felt he could have done better were it not for a worn rear tyre.

Telegraph Motoring

Sat, 26 JulMotorsport and features on TV
Your weekend guide, edited by Matt Warman.

Fri, 25 JulThe 2008 British International Motor Show
From Alfa to Zagato, our guide to this year's motor show is brought to you by Simon Arron, Erin Baker, Andrew English and Paul Hudson.

Fri, 25 JulBritish Motor Show: Golden years
The 2008 British International Motor Show opened this week and, if historical precedent is anything to go by, it ought to be a great one, as Giles Chapman explains.

Fri, 25 JulWin a deluxe roof box
We have a spacious roof box, the Thule Atlantis 780, in glossy black, worth £310 to give away.

Fri, 25 JulBritish Motor Show: A colourful choice: green or Brown?
Prime Minister Brown reflects on the deal offered by the President of GM Europe, Carl-Peter Forster.