Car Market
Volvo develops range extenders for electric cars
Volvo is now taking the next step in the company's electrification strategy by producing test cars with Range Extenders - electric cars that are fitted with a combustion engine to increase their effective range.
Looking for the open road? You can find it in Europe, says AA
Driving in Europe isn't difficult. And it's fun. But, according to an AA/Populus survey of AA members, common concerns about driving outside the UK include ‘driving on the wrong side of the road', not understanding local traffic laws or about the driving standards of local people.
Pontiac GTO ‘Monkeemobile’ tour car heads to auction
In a real tribute to its Swinging Sixties cult following, Historics at Brooklands has consigned a 1966 Pontiac GTO Coupe ‘Monkeemobile’ to its forthcoming summer sale on Tuesday July 19th.
Don’t be afraid of the dark
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.
Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces
Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when Officine Panerai, the British Classic Yacht Club and The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) will host an event for classic yacht and car enthusiasts.
Buy Chelsea AutoLegends tickets now and save
Motoring enthusiasts thinking about visiting Chelsea AutoLegends in September have been advised to make their minds up soon if they want to make considerable savings on entrance fees.
Largest ‘real world’ electric vehicle trial reveals findings
Mitsubishi have announced in connection with the CABLED trial the findings from 12 months Electric Vehicle (EV) usage throughout the Coventry and Birmingham area.
Goodwood gets ready for the 2011 Revival
With this year’s Festival of Speed now a fond but distant memory for the 181,000 enthusiastic spectators that attended the event, the excitement for motor racing at Goodwood is growing again with just over nine weeks to go until the 2011 Goodwood Revival (16-18 September) gets underway with its mouth-watering grids, scintillating on-track action, and a number of significant anniversaries to celebrate.
Team FALKEN score another podium to lead British Drift Championship
There were mixed fortunes at the third round as Team FALKEN experienced a mix of triumph and mechanical hardship at the Teeside Autodrome.
Celebrate 100 years of Ford UK at Old Ford Rally!
Thousands of Ford enthusiasts will be celebrating 100 years of Ford UK at the Old Ford Rally on Sunday 24 July from 10am – 4:30pm at the Heritage Motor Centre.
The used car deals for less than £7,000
On a recent BBC TV Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond set out to prove that there are some fantastic cars to be had for just £6,995 – the same price as a new Nissan Pixo.
Supercars are go
Supercar spotters will be out in force in London on the first Sunday in September. Their prey? A host of rare breeds, which will be taking to the streets as part of the Chelsea AutoLegends motoring extravaganza.
Former F1 and touring car aces line up at Silverstone Classic
Three former Grand Prix racers plus a former British Touring Car champion are among the star names racing at the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July).
Summer tips for European driving trips
With the good old British weather remaining as unpredictable as ever, lots of families are packing up their cars and driving to Europe’s holiday spots for a summer get away.
Brits want to slam the brakes on driver litter
As ministers consider changing the Localism Bill which could mean litter throwing drivers receive £80 fixed penalty notices, 81% of people agree that ‘Litterlouts' should be punished, with more than one in three motorists (34%) wanting to see offenders receive at least three points on their driving according to Your Cover insurance, Allianz Insurance's car insurance brand.