Car Market
Race Retro gets under starters orders
Race Retro, the show that celebrates everything to do with historic motor sport, is under starters orders and is getting ready to roar into Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 25-27 February.
Stoneleigh Park hosts International MG Show
MG enthusiasts from all over the UK will descend on Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park on Sunday 20th February 2011 for the International MG Show and Spares Day. Sponsored by Heritage Insurance, the event brings owners, fans, clubs and spare part suppliers together for a one-day festival of all things MG.
Charged, but not guilty - the Micra DIG-S
Nissan's focus on reducing emissions is not just restricted to creating electric vehicles such as the award-winning Nissan LEAF. The company now introduces a new petrol engine which produces just 95g/km of CO2 making it one of the lowest in the world today.
Hare off to Beaulieu for an Easter egg-stravaganza
During the Easter holidays, 9th– 25th April, young visitors to Beaulieu can join in a Hare-Brained Easter Trail. Look for the hares, find the answers to the clues and collect a sweet treat at the end of the trail. From Friday 22nd – Monday 25th April, every child will receive a tasty chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny in Palace House.
World’s first carwalk
London witnessed its most unusual fashion show this morning as top models strutted their stuff on the world’s first car catwalk.
Croft Circuit brings the best of British Motor Sport to North East
Croft Circuit will again attract the very best in British motor sport to the North East in 2011, including the UK’s premier motorcycle and car race championships plus a weekend of top-class historic motor sport.
Classic cars easy prey for thieves
Classic cars will always have an appeal for those willing to forego today’s modern extras like power-steering and air conditioning for the thrill of owning and driving a timeless machine.
BBC’s Top Gear highlights dangers of used car buying
The latest episode of BBC Two’s Top Gear shone the spotlight on the pitfalls associated with used car buying. The team bought three BMW 325i convertibles and demonstrated how seemingly identical vehicles can have a very different past. HPI warns consumers to remain vigilant and protect themselves with an HPI Check.
Online car buying with BCA brings rewards
It’s already been a switched-on 2011 for Jerome Chandrian, General Manager of Ruislip Honda as he was a lucky winner in a BCA Bid Now/Buy Now competition to win an Apple iPad. Jerome is pictured with BCA’s Head of Buyer Development, Danielle Gauci, who presented him with his prize.
Newer cars for younger drivers
Choosing an old car can put young drivers at risk, says RoadSafe. Younger motorists need the safest modern cars they can afford.
BCA offers a safe, easy way to sell cars at auction
Over two million people in the UK choose to sell their car privately every year, despite the time and effort it takes, worries about getting paid in full and getting the right price.
Toyota EV European debut
Toyota is to give its electric vehicle – EV – prototype its European debut at the Geneva motor show in March.
Two thirds of Brits changing their motoring habits
Two thirds of Brits (67 per cent) admit record fuel prices coupled with the rising cost of car insurance have taken their toll on their attitudes to motoring, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.
DVLA reminds motorists of new motor insurance law
The DVLA in conjunction with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) are reminding drivers that a new law to be rolled out in late Spring will mean that they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified the DVLA that is it is being kept off the road.
Motorists urged to make regular safety checks
Having withstood one of the harshest winters in around 30 years, motorists are being encouraged by Sainsbury's Car Insurance to check that their cars remain roadworthy before setting off on even the shortest journey.