04 Kawasaki Kfx Lt 80 Engine Motor Mount 32190-s006-503 2003-2006 on 2040-parts.com

The best new-car discounts and deals: April's biggest savings

New car sales are continuing to boom with latest figures showing 24 consecutive months of growth. With the March 14 registration plate change traditionally proving popular at driving buyers into dealerships, there’s nothing to suggest that won’t continue. Car makers are certainly doing their bit as this list of healthy incentives for April 2014 demonstrates.

Nissan backs radical DeltaWing racecar program

Nissan has announced its involvement in a radical new motorsport project, dubbed the DeltaWing, which will race at the Le Mans 24 Hours this summer using Nissan power. The car is the work of Ben Bowlby who originally designed the car as a proposal for the 2012 IndyCar racer, which has since found the attention of Nissan after its rejection by the American race championship. The headlines of the design are that it's half the weight and has half the aerodynamic drag of a conventional racer and is therefore far more efficient.

Infiniti opens London design studio

Shiro Nakamura, Alfonso Albaisa and Simon Cox have officially opened Infiniti Design London, as Nissan's premium brand becomes fully separated. "We have a clear vision to make Infiniti a key premium brand," said Nakamura, senior VP of design to the assembled press. "Design is a clear defining force." The new studio is adjacent to Nissan Design Europe's base in the Paddington area of London, on the second floor of the protected Battleship Building that also houses Virgin's HQ.