Car Market
Motoring in a foreign land made easier with TomTom Assist
Driving on the wrong side of the road, traffic signs make no sense and the kids are making a racket on the back seat – all stressful ingredients that could lead drivers into danger.
Santa Pod presents The Jap Show
The JapShow (Sunday 19th June 2011) is Santa Pod’s start to the Japanese car-fan’s season, and the official website has just received an update with the new look for 2011 and all the latest info on the forthcoming event.
Door bashing action returns to Donington Park
Motorsport's fiercest door bashing action returns to Donington Park next month, as the Leicestershire race circuit welcomes the hugely popular Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) back for round two of the 2011 series.
Motorists search online but still won’t buy online, says Manheim
Motorists lack the confidence to buy a car online, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed. Despite spending an average of 18 hours online researching a car before they make a purchase, taking the plunge and buying online is still a step too far.
Used car prices fall by over 8% says Auction4Cars
Average used car prices fell by over 8% last month according to Auction4Cars.
Get into the fast lane this summer at Britain’s free motor show
Organisers of the 2011 London Motorexpo are expecting over 400,000 visitors to attend this year’s Canary Wharf event, making it the UK’s biggest automotive event this summer.
Lex Autolease Super Saturday at BCA Manchester
Lex Autolease and Black Horse will offer 400 convertibles, sports and prestige cars at BCA Belle Vue Manchester.
£5m to tackle transport emissions in London
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has committed an additional £5m funding to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson to help improve air quality in the capital.
Tesco launches Tesco Cars
Tesco has announced the launch of Tesco Cars, a brand new online service giving customers direct access to thousands of great value, well maintained, independently checked used cars, without the hassle, stress or sales pressure typically associated with the industry.
Clocked nearly new cars a danger for dealers
As the BBC puts the spotlight on the rising threat of car clocking, HPI is warning dealers that the reality is far greater than reported.
Honda lays down Have A Go challenge at BTCC
As part of its Gold sponsorship of WorldSkills London 2011, Honda (UK) and the Honda Racing Team from the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will, along with other sponsors and partners to WorldSkills London 2011, be laying down a challenge to spectators and the wider BTCC fraternity to Have A Go at a variety of activities which have their roots in vocational skills.
Toyota Hybrid Challenge - how low can you go?
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to be promoting the benefits of its hybrids – present and future.
Demand for low-running cost cars accelerates
With insurance premiums rising by an average of 30% over a 12 month period and the cost of fuel at a record high, a Glass’s report reveals an “accelerated increase” in consumer demand for cars with lower running costs.
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions' first sale of 2011, held on the 24th March at the Gartell Light Railway in Yenston, near Templecombe, was a resounding success. Warm spring sunshine and an exceptional selection of motor cars and historic commercials drew clients to the sale from across the UK and Europe.
Quality used retail stock remains scarce
Pressure on dealer margins will be eased by cooling trade values, reflected in the April edition of CAP Black Book.