Car Market
Nissan delivers the first Nissan LEAF in Japan
Nissan announced it has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government. Six of these vehicles will be designated for official prefecture use and four will serve as rental cars to be used in the prefecture’s “EV Sharing Model Business”.
Time for government action on winter tyres, say DIA
DIAmond Advanced Motorists – which administers advanced driving tests on behalf of the Driving Instructors Association (DIA) – is calling on the government to raise awareness of the benefits of winter tyres.
Mum’s a better driver than dad according to kids
As millions of British families jump in the car to visit friends and relatives this Christmas, new research from Budget Car Rental reveals that women are the preferred driver, according to their kids, settling the age old battle of which sex is better behind the wheel.
Audi examines the ‘fuel stop’ of the future
Pulling in to recharge an Audi e-tron electric car may be a rejuvenating experience for both man (or woman) and machine if charging stations like the Audi commissioned ‘e-den’ concept ever become the norm.
Renault-Nissan chooses AXA Assistance for electric vehicles
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010.
British Car Auctions top 10 cars of 2010
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) has drawn up its top 10 of unusual vehicles sold during 2010. The company handles handles an enormous variety of vehicles during the year, with the vast majority being the popular makes and models we all drive from day to day.
LUXGEN participates in Auto Feria Popular 2010
The Auto Feria Popular 2010 (Auto Fair Popular 2010) was held from December 2 to 5, hosted by Banco Popular Dominicano at Torre De Popular in Dominican Republic.
Cold snap leads to increase in car insurance claims
The Co-operative Insurance is warning drivers to take extra care in the current weather conditions to help prevent accidents and breakdowns, following the latest internal figures which show one of the busiest weekends for motor insurance claims over the year.
New Year to see car trade-in values rise, say CAP
High quality used cars will command stronger prices early in the New Year, as availability of stock dwindles according to CAP, the used car pricing experts. It means consumers looking to trade in clean, well-maintained vehicles can expect enthusiastic offers from dealers looking to keep their forecourts fresh.
Protect against 'frosting' car crime
With the big freeze expected to continue across the UK over the next few weeks, Sainsbury's Car Insurance is warning motorists to be on their guard against ‘frosting' car crime.
Morgan - UK’s favourite British-owned car maker
The Morgan Motor Company is Britain’s favourite British-owned car make, according to a large-scale poll held on MSN Cars.
Nissan Leaf connected at all times through Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion will enable Nissan LEAF owners to use a mobile phone or PC to check battery status and range, to turn on vehicle’s air-conditioning etc. even when their Nissan LEAF is parked and completely switched off. This is the first time connectivity becomes a standard in an electrical car. Nissan LEAF was awarded ”European Car of the Year 2011”.
Accidental criminals
A study by Confused.com has discovered 14 per cent of people will drink-drive this Christmas - with nearly a quarter of those admitting they don't know how many units are in one drink and 22 per cent saying they don't feel tipsy so it's okay. 1 in 5 say they simply can't be bothered to walk home.
Drunk passengers ‘as dangerous as drunk drivers’
Thousands of UK drivers face the possibility of having an accident because of drunk passengers this Christmas, according to a study by online insurer swiftcover.com.
THINK City available with 4 seats
The latest generation THINK City is now available for the first time with four seats, and goes on sale across Europe this month.