The London event"s organisers...
The London event"s organisers have asked 40 of the biggest names in motoring - including DaimlerChrysler"s Dieter Zetsche, GM boss Rick Wagoner and Ford chief Bill Ford - to attend a glitzy drinks reception at 10 Downing Street with PM Tony Blair. The date is set for Tuesday 18 July, which just happens to be press day at the UK car expo. It"s hoped the chance to do something usually reserved for visiting heads of state will encourage global chief executives to come to the event.
Mazda has taken the...
Mazda has taken the wraps off its wildest concept ever in Frankfurt. The MX-5 Superlight weighs in at less than 1,000kg and shows just how important weight saving will be for the firm in years to come.
To achieve it"s slim kerbweight there"s no air-con, windscreen, windows or door handles - replaced instead by iPhone-style touch sensitive slider pads.
Power comes from Mazda"s 125bhp 1.8-litre petrol unit, which propels the superlight from 0-60mph in a sprightly 8.9 seconds, yet it still promises returns at the pumps of 45mpg.
While the concept is driveable, Mazda insists it is merely a technology demonstrater and has not been earmarked for production.