Car Market

Peugeot EX1 laps Nordschleife in electric record time

For the first time in its history, Peugeot last weekend attempted to set a record on the Nordschleife track. Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from the Company’s Research & Development Centre, was at the wheel of the EX1 Concept Car, which covered the circuit's 20.832 kilometres (12.944 miles), convincingly beating the electric speed record for a lap.

James Hunt’s F1 Hesketh for sale with Silverstone Auctions

The Formula One car that took legendary driver James Hunt to his first Grand Prix race victory is to be sold at Silverstone Auctions’ 23 July event, during the Silverstone Classic weekend.

Unique Transporter at Jaguar Celebration

Towering over the displays of Jaguar sports and racing cars at Shelsley Walsh, when the Midland Automobile Club celebrate fifty years of the E-type, will be a unique and historic car transporter.

Win £5000 to spend on your classic dream

To celebrate the launch of the classic show season, specialist insurance broker Footman James is offering £5000 cash to the winner of its brand new competition ‘How will you spend yours?’

Research dispels myth of why bird droppings damage paint

Research from Autoglym, the UK’s leading car care experts, suggests that the familiar sight of car bodywork ‘etched’ by bird droppings are not the result of any corrosive property in the deposit, as is commonly believed.

Electric sports performance for RAC Future Car Challenge

With little over a month since the announcement of the second RAC Future Car Challenge taking place on Saturday 05 November this year, the opening list of vehicles taking part reads more like the starting grid of a motor race than a competition for low-energy vehicles.

2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo takes over Bank of America Plaza

The 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo, in partnership with Brookfield Office Properties, will fill Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles with dozens of the hottest new vehicles. Beginning Monday, May 9 and running through Friday, May 13, residents and visitors are invited to experience the latest automotive trends in a relaxed, outdoor environment, as well as sit behind the wheels and even test drive select models from many of the world’s leading automotive makers.

Green car hire operation expands into South London

Green Motion further expands its UK Network with the opening of its Croydon Location in South London.

Eco car marketplace brings a little green to Gumball 3000

For the launch of the 13th annual Gumball 3000 rally, EcoForecourt.com, the first online marketplace to specialise in the listing of eco cars, has been commissioned by the international supercar rally to help raise the profile of eco transport and add a greener element to an otherwise fuel thirsty entourage.

Santa Pod - Records smashed at AutoTrader Easter Thunderball

Santa Pod Raceway recently hosted one of its busiest ever Easter events, with nearly 20,000 fans not only enjoying seemingly limitless sunshine, but also, non-stop blistering race action, with numerous records and personal bests being shattered along the way.