Car Market
Blyton Park - new circuit opens for business
The Blyton Park Driving Centre is now officially open following a successful launch on May 4 attended by 75 invited guests and hosted by the entrepreneur and enthusiast behind it, Richard Usher.
UK-wide electric car charging points map
Next Green Car has launched Zap-Map, a new map showing electric car charging points across the UK. With 752 points already mapped, Next Green Car’s Zap-Map is the most comprehensive map of electric car charging points in the UK.
Give young drivers life-saving skills
The IAM will continue to work with the government to introduce a new system of post-test driver training to reduce the rate of serious road accidents involving young people.
Delta launches 150mph electric car at Silverstone
Delta Motorsport, a highly innovative UK engineering consultancy based at the Silverstone Circuit, has designed and built the battery-electric Delta E-4 Coupé from the ground - up.
Ferrari’s a Forza to be reckoned with
Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May.
Renault Twizy available to reserve online from only £6,690
Renault will have two versions of Twizy on display at the Barcelona Motor Show, both powered by a 17hp motor: Urban and Technic. With UK prices from only £6,690 on-the-road for arguably one of the year’s most eagerly-awaited vehicles, Renault looks set to send shockwaves through the industry, as well as the corridors of rival city car and scooter manufacturers.
Fine festival fare from Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts
Silverstone’s comprehensive catering facilities will be enhanced by the addition of Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July). Based right at the heart of the festival on the Village Green area, Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts will be providing festival-goers with beautiful freshly prepared food.
The year of the hybrid
Choosing a hybrid car over an equivalent petrol car can be a fantastic way for motorists to save money as fuel prices soar towards 140 pence per litre mark. As more hybrid models are launched, they are becoming available to an ever wider audience of car buyers.
Volvo - most improved brand for CO2 emissions in 2010
Volvo Car's commitment its "DRIVe Towards Zero" mission was reaffirmed with the news that it is the most improved brand in the top twenty in JATO's latest report, "A Review of CO2 Car Emissions across Europe FY2010" with average emissions of just 157.5g/km.
Tommy Johnson Junior to race at the FIA ‘Main Event’ 2011
Santa Pod Raceway may be the home of European Drag racing, but it has also played host to some of America’s finest driving talent over the years.
Renault electrifies Cannes
From 11th to 22nd May, ten Renault fully-electric Fluence Z.E models will be chauffeuring actors and film professionals to the foot of the famous red carpet in Cannes, in style and serenity, and naturally, silence.
Shakespeare in the Cloisters Much Ado About Nothing
The atmospheric ruins of historic Beaulieu Abbey provide a dramatic setting for Castle Theatre Company’s inspired interpretation of the classic Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing.
Cool prices on convertibles despite soaring temperatures
The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures. However, according to British Car Auctions (BCA), prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks, despite record temperatures and the driest April in years.
Castle Combe Action Days
There is just one month to go until the next exciting Castle Combe “Action Day” – the Classics and Sports Cars Action Day, happening at the heritage-rich Wiltshire circuit on Saturday 11th June.
Drive the future at Britain’s free motor show
Quentin Willson, one of the UK’s leading motoring commentators, has founded a unique opportunity for ordinary motorists to test-drive high mpg and low carbon cars this summer.