Car Market
Beware hidden snow dangers
The blanket of snow and ice that has covered most of the UK in the past few days, and according to weather forecasters is set to remain for a few more days, has brought driving misery to many motorists.
Honda CR-Z - Top Gear Magazine's Green Car of the Year
Top Gear has crowned the Honda CR-Z their 'Green Car of the Year' in the magazine's fiercely contested annual Awards. This new trophy brings the total to four awards in as many weeks for the world's first sporty hybrid.
Car forecourts ready for sale of the decade
Prices of some new cars are going to be discounted heavily between now and the end of the year, because come January 1st 2011, it will be increasingly difficult for car dealers to register any new car that doesn¹t comply with Euro V emissions regulations.
Limited edition London G-Wiz
GoinGreen, the retailer of the G-Wiz, has commissioned a limited edition design to commemorate the vehicle’s close association with London; the London G-Wiz. Designed by multidisciplinary art and design collective ContainerPLUS, the London G-Wiz is a unique, fantastical and surreal celebration of London and had its first public outing on Saturday 27th November at the pedestrian only Shop West End VIP Day where it had a prime position on Oxford Street.
Keep car thieves out in the cold
With the latest report of a motorist from Rhondda having her car stolen when she pulled over to clear ice from her windscreen, TRACKER, the leading stolen vehicle recovery company, is warning motorists to take extra security measures as the bad weather continues.
Three new race series at Donington Historic Festival 2011
Among the races to be held at the inaugural Donington Historic Festival, 29 April to 1 May 2011, will be rounds from no fewer than three new series – backed up by a varied range of well-established and highly prestigious races spanning the history of motorsport.
Ferrari 458 Challenge star of the Bologna Motor Show
Ferrari makes a different contribution to the 35th edition of the Bologna Motor Show with a stand devoted entirely to its racing activities plus an intense track programme.
Cooper Tire expands Dakar Rally assault for 2011
Cooper Tire will back an expanded team in the 2011 Dakar Rally as it aims to go one better than its debut attempt in the 2010 event.
Subaru to the rescue! Owners given towing tips
Whenever harsh winter conditions descend, Subaru owners are certain to be called upon to rescue friends, neighbours and fellow motorists stranded in the ice and snow.
BCA reports big spikes in trade buyers using the internet
Trade car buyers at British Car Auctions (BCA) have been beating the snow and travel chaos by logging onto the company’s online services and bidding for vehicles over the internet as the big freeze hits the UK.
The ultimate Christmas present - a 1958 250GT Ferrari
A 1958 250GT Ferrari expected to fetch over one million pounds when it goes under the hammer next week went on show at Duke's Hotel in London today (Thursday).
Prepare tyres now for treacherous winter conditions
With forecasters already predicting this year’s winter will be as treacherous as the last, motoring experts at Skoda are advising car owners to check their tyres now to ensure they can cope with the changeable weather conditions.
Motorists urged to top up tanks
Confused.com is urging motorists to top up their tanks and consider breakdown cover for any journeys this weekend as petrol retailers warn that supplies could run out.
Dealers branch out with Nissan Leaf
Nissan has appointed its network of dealers who will be supplying the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 100% all-electric Nissan LEAF, when deliveries start in March 2011 in the UK.
Free soft drinks for designated drivers this Christmas
Designated drivers will be rewarded in thousands of pubs across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.