Car Market
Low-carbon Fords to drive in London for free
Drivers of existing low-CO2 Ford vehicles equipped with ECOnetic technologies are set to benefit from zero London Congestion Charge regulations coming into force in January.
THINK delivers its first US built electric cars
THINK, the world’s leading dedicated electric vehicle maker, has delivered its first U.S.-built cars to the State of Indiana for use in its government fleet. The 15 vehicles, which were shipped from THINK’s manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Ind., will be the first electric passenger vehicles with American-made, Lithium-ion batteries used in an American fleet operation.
Peugeot Accident Assistance comes to the rescue
As the slippery roads and darker mornings and evenings signal a potential greater risk of having a road accident, Peugeot is offering a complementary accident assistance service to all owners, taking away all the negotiations with recovery agents, repairers and insurers that can compound an already stressful experience.
Latest snowfall brings blizzard of car insurance claims
Snow and ice sweeping Britain is expected to bring a big jump in car insurance claims, according to AA Insurance.
Winter tyres - tyre-some or an en-tyre-ly good idea?
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers advice on the pros and cons of using winter tyres, with more cold weather arriving in the UK.
Green cars: A practical option?
Do you consider yourself to be an environmentally conscious driver? How about when it comes to buying your next car?
Tata Indica Vista EV qualifies for Plug-in Car Grant
The Tata Indica Vista EV, the electric car developed by Tata Motors’ UK subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC) engineers, is being readied for production at an assembly facility in the West Midlands, UK.
BCA sell limited edition Pink Passion smart for charity
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions helped raise hundreds of pounds for charities involved in the fight against cancer through the sale of a limited edition Pink Passion smart fortwo car. The event was organised by BCA and car dealer Fred Andy.
Ask your children for criticism this Christmas
RoadSafe recommends asking children to rate your driving on journeys over the festive period.
Windscreen wiper streaks, squeaks and scratches
With much of the UK’s road network covered by slush, ice and grit, research from Kwik Fit reveals that one in three motorists – over 11 million nationwide - are making life even harder by driving with defective windscreen wipers.
911 GT3 R Hybrid makes UK debut at Autosport International
Porsche will showcase its ground-breaking 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car, preview its British motorsport programme for 2011 with the new 911 GT3 Cup car and demonstrate the breadth of its Human Performance sports science consultancy with body hydration tests at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 13 - 16).
Christmas car wars
Millions of Brits will spend the festive period locked in arguments as the stress of visiting family and friends takes its toll.
THINK launches production in Indiana
THINK, the world’s leading dedicated electric vehicle maker, has started production of the THINK City at its plant in Elkhart. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility by the end of the year.
Coyote discourages speeding Santas this Christmas
With a big freeze once again being forecast for the festive period Coyote, the newly launched speed camera alert system, is urging motorists to be speed aware this Christmas.
Peugeot i0n selected for £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant
The Transport Secretary, Phillip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced that Peugeot’s all new electric car, the Peugeot i0n will be eligible for the £5,000 Government Plug-In Car Grant.