Car Market
Motoring off for the eggs-tra long Easter break?
Those workers savvy enough to book off the three days in between the two, four-day bank holiday weekends in April (getting 7 working days off but just using 3 of their holiday entitlement), may well be planning to escape to the Continent.
Motorists beware - uninsured drivers rife on our roads
Uninsured drivers are rife on Britain's roads, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
Visitors find the first 2011 Goodwood Breakfast Club less taxing
The first of this year’s seven Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings got off to a classic start on Sunday 6 March when an impressive selection of (mostly pre-1973) tax-exempt vehicles gathered at the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit for the themed ‘Tax-free Sunday’ meeting.
Jensen to produce classic topless Interceptor
British manufacturer Jensen International Automotive has started work to produce a classic topless Interceptor in R series specification, the eleventh car to go into production this year.
British Gas plugged into UK’s first fully electric car
British Gas and Nissan have announced that British Gas is the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for Britain's first affordable, practical 100% electric car - the Nissan Leaf.
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Spring Sale
Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions forthcoming Spring Sale on Thursday 24th March promises to be one of their largest yet, offering a wide range of motor cars, commercials and motorcycles.
Ferrari FF at the top of Plan de Corones at 2,350 metres
Only a couple of days to go for the start of the FF tests by the press, where journalists from all over the world will drive the new V12 Ferrari for the first time on the roads of the Südtirol region:
McLaren present MP4-12C sports car to Vince Cable
Young people in the UK will be given the opportunity to view the new McLaren MP4-12C sports car up close at ‘The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair’, which is being held at ICC London ExCeL from 10-12 March 2011.
What Car? campaigns for drink-drive limit to be slashed
What Car? is calling on the Government to radically change the drink-driving law, reducing the limit to effectively zero, after research revealed the difficulty in judging drink-drive limits.
Don’t take ‘potluck’ with potholes
As local authorities set about repairing the UK’s pothole damaged roads with an extra £100m of government investment, motorists are being urged not to take ‘potluck’ with their wheel alignment.
Chelsea AutoLegends to celebrate London’s swinging 60s in style
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends in 2010, plans are announced today – Thursday 10 March – for an even bigger and more spectacular show in 2011. Tickets are now on sale with discounts available for those booking in advance.
Used car markets still rising but price pressure increasing
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average values rose marginally in February, largely due to a richer model mix in the nearly-new sector. Values across the board increased by just £11 compared to January’s figure to reach £5,985 and are at the highest point recorded since December 2009.
‘Feats of Endurance’ exhibition at the National Motor Museum
Visitors to the National Motor Museum can now see its latest exhibition, Feats of Endurance, featuring vehicles that have stretched the boundaries of motoring endurance both in extreme conditions and on challenging terrain.
Mass adoption of electric vehicles still some distance away
Despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is still some distance away, is the finding of a new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Citroen launches EV Network as C-ZERO deliveries reach UK
With first C-ZERO deliveries now underway, the Government’s Plug-in Car Grants in place and new car buyer interest in EVs at an all time high, Citroen is already well placed for success as one of the first European manufacturers to introduce an all-electric car into the UK market.