Car Market
Toyota named “World’s Greenest Brand”
Toyota is the world’s greenest brand, according to a new global survey from the international brand consultancy Interbrand.
No-cost used car advertising for private and trade sellers
With every penny of a car dealer's budget having to work harder than ever, shelling out for online classified advertising can soon eat into precious profits.
Commemorative E-type heads Barons’ beauties for September
Barons has some impressive early entries for the 2011 British Heritage sale, featuring 100 Years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, at Sandown Park on September 20th.
Volkswagen brings BlueMotion to EcoVelocity 2011
Visitors to EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor show being held at Battersea Power Station, London from 8-11 September, will be encouraged by Volkswagen to ‘Think Blue’, as they get up close and personal with some of the company’s latest BlueMotion products, both on the stand and on the track.
Classics owners tighten purse strings
Research shows that classic vehicle owners have tightened the purse strings on their hobby in the last 12 months.
Potholes give councils a bumpy ride
A third of drivers have had their cars damaged by a pothole, according to the latest poll from road safety charity the IAM.
Konnie Huq supports campaign for Personal Safety On The Roads
Marking the poignant 25th Anniversary year of the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh tomorrow, road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is launching a leaflet dedicated to advising drivers, especially women, on the importance of personal safety on the roads.
Save money on your holiday driving
As families get ready to head off on their summer holidays, drivers were reminded today by Transport Minister Norman Baker of the savings they can make from adopting smarter driving techniques.
Electric black cabs could save 4,000 tonnes of CO2
London could be saved four thousand tonnes of CO2 pollution every week* if all of the Capital’s black cabs were 100% electric, according to the low carbon motor show, EcoVelocity (Sept 8-11).
Trio of MP4-12C GT3 race cars to star at Total 24 Hours of Spa
McLaren GT returns to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit this weekend for Total 24 Hours of Spa, following a successful race debut there in the British GT Championship early in July.
Toyota and EDF electric vehicle demo posts positive results
Interim findings from Toyota and EDF Energy’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving.
Low emissions guides make light work of choosing a Volkswagen
Volkswagen Fleet Services has launched two new CO2 emissions price lists, making it simple and quick for a fleet manager or driver to find a car that suits their needs.
Chevrolet to celebrate 100 years at Ace Cafe
The iconic Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year, and to celebrate in style Chevrolet UK is backing an evening of celebration at the world-famous Ace Cafe, on London’s North Circular Road.
2011: Good, bad or indifferent for the used car market?
BCA has released data on used car market performance at the half-year point that shows the used car markets are relatively steady despite the ongoing economic gloom and concerns from many parts of the UK retail sector.
Electric vehicle maker THINK resets for a new start
THINK Global AS, a leading manufacturer of pure electric cars, has been purchased by a prominent international technology entrepreneur who is committed to maintaining the company’s key role in global transportation electrification.