Car Market
Ener1 achieves milestone with Volvo’s C30 electric vehicle
Ener1, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars.
enviroSportscar Series to be launched at Autotsport International
At last year’s Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Cleaner Racing Conference, Lord Drayson challenged the motor industry to produce cooler, greener cars.
Fuel price rise adds ‘pressure’ to beleaguered motorists
Motorists feeling the pinch from the New Year fuel price rise could cut their fuel bills and increase their safety on the road by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Crash-tested Volvo C30 electric on display at Detroit Auto Show
At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.
Cheapest car insurance not always the best option
British motorists need to be aware of exactly what their ‘fully comprehensive' car insurance will cover them for, and shop around for the best priced policy for their needs, says moneysupermarket.com.
Oxford’s first network of electric car charging points installed
Electric car drivers can now power up their cars at a new public network of over 20 re-charging points in Oxford.
Volvo shows electric car safety leadership in Detroit
By displaying a crashed Volvo C30 Electric in its stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will take a unique, very visual approach to future safety.
Don’t take undue risks on used car deals to avoid VAT
The New Year has brought with it the dreaded rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%, which means those planning a major purchase – such as used car buyers – could be tempted to look for ways to avoid a bumper price tag.
New Nissan GT-R to debut at Autosport International
Sports car fans heading for the PistonHeads Performance Car show, held within the Autosport International event, in Birmingham this month are set for a feast of Nissan horsepower.
December used car values climb as weather disrupts supply line
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values rose in December in a short month for trading that was also very short of stock. With only three full weeks of trading and business trailing off in the final week before Christmas, entered and sold volumes fell sharply as the markets wound up for the Christmas break and the weather took its toll.
UK motorists to champion nation’s best garages
Motor Codes, the self-regulatory body that oversees the activity of over 6,500 service and repair centres, has launched its nationwide Golden Garages competition for 2011.
Keep your eyes on the road for potholes
The harsh winter is already bringing out a nasty rash of potholes on Britain's crumbling roads which are set to wreak havoc on cars and lead to a corresponding rash of insurance claims.
Mitsubishi dealers ‘electrified’
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has today announced its nominated dealers who will become fully functioning Mitsubishi EV Sales Centres from January 2011.
Creation to reveal unique formula design engineering capability
Creation UK, one of the country’s top, innovation-led, design engineering, analysis and technology businesses, makes its Autosport International Engineering Show debut at this year’s two day trade only event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, starting Thursday, 13th January 2011.
Beware unbeatable car hire offers
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), the trade body for the UK car rental industry, is advising customers to take extra care when confronted with cheap deals on the Internet or in the press.