Car Market

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy Winter Driving Course

Winter Driving, a new course launched by the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, is specifically designed to ensure that even the most seasoned driver is prepared for the dangers and demanding road conditions that the winter brings.

Green Motion exhibits at Eco2 Transport show

Green Motion, the double award winning, low CO2 car and van rental company is exhibiting at this year’s Eco2 Transport show at Earls Court, London.

i-MiEV helps promote electric vehicle charging network

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is being used to help promote the Mayor Boris Johnson’s electric vehicle charging network, Source London, which is to go live in Spring 2011.

Nissan Leaf named ‘Green Car of the Year’ 2010

It may not yet be on the roads, but the Nissan Leaf has already received a sought-after industry award.

Drivers ‘not affected’ by budget cuts

A surprising 62% of British drivers believe that the austerity measures will not affect the way they use their car, research last month by Manheim Auctions has revealed.

Speeding convictions can add 30% to cost of insurance

Drivers taking risks with the speed limit could end up paying up to 27% more for their premium, according to research from Confused.com. A young admin assistant1 adding two convictions to their policy will pay a penalty of £168.

Glass’s goes mobile with new vehicle valuation tool

Glass’s has launched a dedicated mobile website giving dealers access to a full range of tools to check and value vehicles while they are away from their desks. GlassNet Unlimited Mobile, which goes live this week, is an extension of the highly successful GlassNet Unlimited system.

Beware the innocent fraudster

Vehicle information expert, HPI, reports finance related issues were one of the biggest cause for claims against the HPI Guarantee in 2009.

Fisker Karma to make North American debut at LA Auto Show

The first factory-built Fisker Karma, the first and only true electric vehicle with extended range, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show November 17-28.

Legendary Allard J2X to live again

The Allard name will once again be seen on European roads, with the announcement that the Canadian-built Allard J2X MK II will be distributed across the continent by UK-based Premium Classic Cars Ltd.

Unwrap Christmas treats at Barons’ Yuletide sale

Barons’ Yuletide sale is always full of goodies, and this year’s event at the Surrey Hall, Sandown Park on December 7th is no exception, with a fine array of classic and collectors’ cars that any historic motoring buff would be thrilled to find in their garage on Christmas morning.

Proton wins Best Range Extender EV in Future Car Challenge

Malaysian car manufacturer PROTON, which has a franchise portfolio of 101 dealerships throughout the UK, has had cause to celebrate having won the ‘Best Range Extender Electric Vehicle’ category with its Proton Exora Extended Range Electric Vehicle in the inaugural Brighton to London Future Car Challenge.