Saturday, April 26, 2014

Young Drivers Overestimate Their Skills

Seventy-one per cent of young drivers think they are better than the average driver, according to survey by Vision Critical and road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).1 Yet they are 2.5 times more likely to be involved in a serious crash. Britain’s most confident young drivers are in Norther ... Continue reading

THE LEXUS SPINDLE GRILLE: THE EVOLUTION OF A DESIGN HALLMARK

There is no underestimating the importance of a car’s front grille; the “face” it helps create is a touchstone for public recognition and reaction. Since the reveal of its LF-Gh concept car in 2011 – the precursor to today’s GS saloon – Lexus has forged a strong new identity with its spind ... Continue reading

Ferrari California T launch at Somerset House - 24 April 2014

London, Friday 25 April 2014: The exciting new Ferrari California T made its UK premiere at an exclusive VIP event at Somerset House on the banks of the River Thames in London last night, with over 400 Ferrari clients, media and celebrities in attendance for the unveiling of the new car. The Ferrari California T was th ... Continue reading

Mazda Post Record Worldwide Profit

Carmaker hikes full-year operating profit to €1.36 billion, its highest ever New-generation SKYACTIV models, structural reform efforts paying off Hiroshima / Leverkusen--April 25, 2014: Mazda Motor Corporation posted the highest operating profit in its 94-year history for the fiscal year that ended on 31 March 201 ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering

Brentwood, Essex--April 25, 2014: Ford has announced a series of engineering and business apprenticeship programmes, including a newly-established Higher Apprenticeship in IT. Places are now available for Ford of Britain apprenticeship programmes starting in September, which include Advanced Apprenticeships in engineer ... Continue reading

Toyota Waste Helps Britain's Builders

“Zero Waste” is a concept taken to heart by Toyota’s Burnaston car plant, where even the residue from waste water treatment is being recycled, supplied as a raw material for use in cement production. Toyota Manufacturing UK’s factory near Derby processes more than a quarter of a million cubic metres ... Continue reading