Car Market
Hot motoring trends for 2011
Every New Year comes with the dreaded resolutions to find a new job, join the gym and do more for world peace. According to a new survey from ExchangeandMart.co.uk 37.5% of people made driving-related New Year’s resolutions for 2011.
Mazda to lease electric vehicles in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) with plans to commence leasing examples to selected customers in Japan during Spring 2012.
No compromises from Infiniti’s first hybrid
Technical specifications and performance are confirmed today for Infiniti’s first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family.
Goodwood to celebrate the Breakfast Club’s fifth anniversary
At 8am on Sunday 5 March 2006, the Goodwood Motor Circuit opened its gates for the inaugural, free-of-charge Breakfast Club meeting.
Craters cause chaos on carriageways
Nearly four-in-ten British motorists (38% or 13.7 million) have taken dangerous evasive action in the past 12 months to avoid hitting a pothole, according to new research from Kwik Fit. In fact, one-in-five drivers have even swerved towards oncoming traffic to dodge one of the estimated three million craters that are now blighting Britain’s battered roads.
MOT tests for historic cars may be scrapped
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President.
Autoglym continues as Santa Pod Lane Sponsor throughout 2011
Santa Pod Raceway, home of European Drag Racing, is delighted to announce its continued association with leading car care brand, Autoglym.
Younger drivers gain Momentum
Momentum is designed for 17-25 year olds who have passed their driving test, and incorporates two modules: an interactive online assessment, followed by an on-road session with an IAM examiner.
Record fuel prices drive down car usage in 2011
Two thirds of Brits have been forced to change their driving habits because of record fuel prices, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.
4x4 sales help LCV values to rally in December
Model mix helped average LCV values rally marginally in December from November’s low point, as the wintry conditions boosted sales of higher value 4x4 models. Changing model mix was largely responsible for the increase as sold volumes fell by around 25% over the month - with volumes of lower value part-exchange vans falling further than the numbers of fleet & lease vans sold.
50+ cars from ‘Captain America’ set to star at auction
As a curtain raiser to its expanded 2011 auction programme, Historics at Brooklands has consigned to its next sale on 3rd March, a blockbusting collection of classic American vehicles fresh from the set of the forthcoming Marvel Studios movie, Captain America – ‘The First Avenger’.
T.27 crash test results a major break through in car safety
Gordon Murray Design have conducted the first crash test of a vehicle built with their ground breaking iStream manufacturing technology. The test was carried out at MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) on a Gordon Murray Design T.27 Electric City Car.
Cold comfort for motorists driving with flu
Police have warned that driving with severe colds or flu could lead to motorists losing control of their vehicles and facing prosecution for dangerous driving.
New website makes the green car trade easier than ever before
With a strap line as enticing as ‘Greener than a solar powered tree house’ the new EcoForecourt.com online service is certainly setting out its stall as a forward-thinking greener introduction to the automotive world.
Monte Carlo Rally’s centenary story retold at Race Retro
The Monte Carlo Rally celebrates its centenary this year and Race Retro is marking this motoring milestone with a selection of cars from different decades that have competed in this tough event. From 25-27th February, enthusiasts will be able to admire these amazing marques at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.