Car Market
Green Motion car rental brand expands to Mexico
The World’s first and only environmentally focused car and van hire company Green Motion, officially announced its expansion into Mexico following the successful ongoing development of its network in the United Kingdom.
The world's first classic car fund
Stuart Ballantyne, head of Select from Direct Line, said: "With paper assets continuing to offer low returns in value, many investors are once again turning to physical assets to generate not only better returns but also offer some enjoyment in investing their hard earned money.
Child benefit loss threat to company car drivers
Thousands of company car drivers will lose Child Benefit payments worth thousands of pounds when changes to tax rules push them into the 40% tax bracket according to CAP, the car price experts.
Churchill Insurance warns drivers of cold snap danger
Motorists are putting themselves and pedestrians in jeopardy this winter through poor visibility, according to research from Churchill Car Insurance. Drivers could also run the risk of being uninsured for theft, with half of motorists surveyed admitting to leaving their car running to defrost and returning indoors leaving their car attended.
London hosts Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Drive
One hundred Rolls-Royce motor cars took to the streets of London on 6 February 2011 to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the world’s most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911.
Plug-in car grants sparking interest with car buyers
With a month passed since the launch of the Plug-in Car Grants, there is some great news for advocates of alternative fuel vehicles. New research from leading green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has found that 40 per cent of people think that the grants worth up to £5,000 will be enough to persuade them to buy an electric car or other eligible car.
Pothole power to the people
With the harsh wintry conditions the UK has been experiencing and the heavy snowfall before Christmas, many councils should have already started to prepare for extensive pothole repairs in their local areas.
Tyres can suffer a ‘hole’ lot of damage following cold snap
Drivers are being advised by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Toyota focuses on hybrid power future at Geneva
Toyota will unveil the next major advances in its hybrid power technology strategy for sustainable future transport at the Geneva motor show in March.
Don’t let your heart rule your head this plate change
With the March plate change just around the corner, many people will be taking steps to upgrade their existing car for something fresh off the production line. In turn, the used car market will enjoy a boost from part exchange or privately sold cars hitting the classified ads, making this a good time for used car buyers to find the car of their dreams.
Silverstone Classic - the biggest gets even bigger
Already firmly established as the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will be even bigger in 2011 with more on-track racing action than ever before.
New car demand falls in January
New car registrations fell by 11.5% to 128,811 units in January, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Supercharge car sales at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
The Cheshire-based Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is being extended in 2011 to provide car manufacturers and dealers with a unique, new opportunity to market and sell cars to potential customers from across the Midlands and the north of England.
Good driving part of pollution solution
Research by the IAM shows that toxins in exhaust fumes other have fallen by 80 per cent since their peak in 1990 and that today’s new lorries are quieter than 1970’s cars.
Don’t give your air-con the cold shoulder this winter
A blast of cool air may be the last thing on motorists’ minds in this winter, but drivers are warned that keeping their air conditioning permanently off during cooler months risks storing up trouble for later in the year.