Car Market
New call to protect younger drivers
Young driver deaths in the UK could be cut by up to a third if compulsory post-test training was introduced, according to the IAM.
Car for rockers
With just over 1,400 miles on the clock, a 60 plate Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA GT Hybrid Coupé, previously owned from new by Justin Hawkins, former lead singer of The Darkness, is going under the hammer at leading car auction specialists, BCA Paddock Wood this Wednesday.
iQ EV to undergo trial programme in Europe
Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year. It announced the study this week in a progress report on its product and technology strategies to use electricity and alternative power sources to develop low carbon vehicles that are less dependant on fossil fuels.
Jaguar supports the world's leading designers
Jaguar is joining forces with the RSA to celebrate the work of some of the world's leading designers at the 2010 Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) Awards.
Swearing & speeding - Brits' bad driving habits revealed
Swearing at fellow road users (25%), driving too fast (18%) and eating behind the wheel (17%) top the list of British drivers’ worst driving habits, according to research commissioned by online car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com.
Maserati and Paco Rabanne exhibition
Yesterday the Motor Village in Paris, the Fiat Group brand point on the Champs Elysees, hosted an exceptional VIP evening to showcase an exhibition from Maserati and Paco Rabanne, two brands which signed the haute-couture history in their respective fields.
Motorists urged to prepare for next week’s big freeze
Motorists are being urged by the UK car care specialist, Autoglym, to take a few quick steps to prepare for a severe cold snap starting next week. The Met Office has warned that next week the UK should expect “significant accumulations of snow in northern and eastern parts, and an increasing risk of overnight frost and icy surfaces”.
Driving green Britain
Research released by automotive, consumer goods and industrial company Bosch, has revealed that despite 69% of drivers claiming to do their best for the environment, only 5% of motorists buying a new car would be influenced by a car’s ‘green’ credentials.
Mercedes-Benz BIOME - ultralight vehicle at one with nature
At this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge, the designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad, California, surprised everyone with a revolutionary vision.
Nissan Quest, Murano CrossCabriolet and Ellure debut in LA
Nissan presented the world debuts of three dramatic new vehicles during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show – the 2011 Nissan Quest Minivan, the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and the Nissan Ellure Concept.
Historic wooden car is floated at auction
It has no oars, no rudder, no propeller and questionable cruising credentials, but the latest consignment to Historics at Brooklands auction on December 4 is sure to float the boat for classic car enthusiasts with a nautical leaning.
Don’t give car theives an easy ride this winter
The husband of Vice Chairman of West Ham United FC and Apprentice star Karren Brady had his luxury Mercedes stolen after he left it running to clear ice from the windscreen. Paul Peschisolido's £30,000 car was sitting outside the West Midlands home he shares with Brady when two opportunist thieves stole the vehicle and smashed through the gates to their home.
Protect yourself from used car scammers
With rising numbers of used car buyers being duped by ads for vehicles that don’t exist, and sellers targeted by fraudulent buyers who have no intention of paying for a vehicle, both buyers and sellers both need to be on the look out for scams that could leave them seriously out of pocket. Exchange and Mart invests in security measures to protect anyone buying or selling used vehicles on its site, but reminds people to be on their guard and take some simple precautions.
Electric Honda Jazz EV Concept debuts at LA Auto Show
Honda has unveiled the all-new Fit (Jazz) EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company’s comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy-management and energy-production technologies.
Tesla-Toyota RAV4 EV concept debuts at LA Show
The Toyota ‘RAV4 EV’ concept, an electric vehicle jointly developed with Tesla, has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.