Car Market

Elektrobay charges BBC EV run from London to Edinburgh

The availability of a £5,000 Government grant towards the purchase of a new electric vehicle (EV) from 4 January onwards has prompted BBC Breakfast correspondent Brian Milligan to embark on a 400-mile drive in an EV from London to Edinburgh.

Direct Line raises issues about electric car insurance

Car Insurance is calling for greater clarity from vehicle manufacturers on a number of issues surrounding electric vehicles. This follows the recent launch of more electric car models combined with Government plans to begin installing charging points in some of the major cities and giving motorists up to £5,000 towards the cost of a new electric vehicle.

Steer clear of a flat battery

With sub-zero temperatures forecast to return to the UK in the New Year, the misery of a flat car battery seems likely to hit many drivers returning to work if they have not used their vehicles much over the Christmas holiday.

Rally cars return to Donington

The latest thrilling addition to the Donington Historic Festival on 29 April to 1 May 2011 is the return of the legendary Group B rally cars. Over the weekend of the Festival, spectators will be treated to a full power demonstration of these iconic ‘too fast to race’ rally machines.

British Car Auctions online sales break 100k barrier

BCA has released details of online sales volumes for 2010, which surged past 100,000 units in the UK for the first time on record. In Europe, a further 89,000 units were transacted online by BCA, meaning the company is fast approaching 200,000 annual online sales.

Snowy kerb strikes require alignment checks

Unknown or minor damage caused to vehicles during the recent snow and ice could continue to cause drivers extra expense for many months ahead unless they have their vehicle’s alignment properly checked.

Used car supply constraints will lead to rising trade values

Trade values are expected to rise during early 2011 as supply constraints continue to force dealers to compete in the open market for the best stock, according to CAP.

Online powers ahead for British Car Auctions

There’s no question that online selling is an ever-growing factor in the UK economy – but it is generally restricted to lower value transactions from a few pounds to a few hundred.

Polo and Golf BlueMotion exempt from congestion charge

Not only are the highly efficient Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and Golf BlueMotion models exempt from road tax but, as of this week, they are also exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

Eight Vauxhall models go congestion charge-free

Vauxhall offers eight models in its range which are eligible for London’s new ‘Greener Vehicle Discount’, which comes into force today and promises drivers of Euro 5-compliant cars emitting 100g/km or less total exemption from the Congestion Charge.

Motorists can beat fuel price hikes and taxes

As New Year fuel price and VAT rate increases hit motorists, SMMT has set out ways in which motorists can make their money go further. When buying a new vehicle, buying the cleanest new technologies, using government incentives for low carbon cars and considering VED bands are just some of the ways to get long-term value.