Car Market
Classic 1937 BMW Type 320 up for auction
With classic cabriolets likely to catch the eye at its forthcoming Summer sale, Historics auctioneers is anticipating keen interest in a rare pre-war 1937 BMW Type 320, complete with Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, on July 19th at Brooklands.
Wound down windows could cost motorists
Soaring fuel prices have led many motorists to change their driving behaviour to reduce the financial pain at the pumps but almost 10 million drivers are taking one particular measure that could actually be increasing their fuel consumption, new research from Kwik Fit shows.
A heads up on headrests
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.
Axeon to lead electric vehicle battery recycling research
Axeon is one of six British companies to receive a share of nearly £500,000 funding from the Technology Strategy Board for feasibility studies into the recycling and re-use of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Calling all classic cars to Beaulieu Simply Classics 2011
On Sunday 28th August, the first ever Simply Classics event will be taking place within the Beaulieu attraction. This promises to be a great day out for all classic car and bike enthusiasts, providing the opportunity to admire a stunning line-up of classic vehicles and motorcycles.
Manchester goes electric
Manchester Electric - a new network of charge points and Pod Centres - will be launched across Greater Manchester this autumn.
British Car Auctions technology event rallies the used car market
A British Car Auctions (BCA) event held at Microsoft’s London Headquarters has urged the used car industry to develop a mobile strategy.
Red Bull flavours STP March
The ultra high-tech world of current-day Formula One was put on hold for an hour or so last Saturday for Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner, when at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, he sampled a Formula One car of forty years ago on the Goodwood hill.
Transport Minister opens green charging facility at Ceme
The Transport Minister, Norman Baker MP, has opened a new solar assisted electric vehicle charging facility at the Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Rainham, East London.
UK wants ‘all emission’ labels on cars
Motorists want a clear idea about the environmental impact of the cars they drive, according to the latest research from TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
Jaguar E-type is the UK’s favourite sports car
The iconic Jaguar E-type – celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has been voted the UK’s favourite sports car by race-goers and classic car fans.
Record speeds and crowds expected at Pageant of Power
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15-17 July; cpop.co.uk) is set to be more action-packed than ever this year, with race cars classic and modern, motorbikes, helicopters, powerboats, the UK’s only British Army combat power assault simulation and a stunning Fireworks Concert.
BCA Belle Vue opens its doors for new evening sale
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), launches a new regular evening sale at its Belle Vue, Manchester centre on Wednesday 6th July 2011.
Used car buying myths exposed
When it comes to buying a used car it can be confusing for consumers to determine between fact and fiction. HPI sheds some light on a few of the most common car buying myths, offering practical advice on how to deal with them.
Santa Pod USC - Counting down to mayhem!
With just a few weeks to go until Santa Pod’s legendary Ultimate Street car, the hard-working team at the UK’s most famous quarter mile venue just won’t let it lie..