Car Market
BCA gets on track with road train sale
BCA has sold every type of commercial vehicle from electric Megavans to 60 tonne cranes over the years, but these life-sized ‘train sets’ feature among the more unusual vehicles the company has handled. Previously operated by a local authority, two roadtrains and six carriages were offered for sale at BCA Glasgow on 14th October.
Elektrobay creates a buzz in Manchester
Manchester residents and visitors will soon get a glimpse of the technology that is powering the ‘green’ motoring revolution at the city’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). A key feature of the new display will be an Elektrobay electric vehicle (EV) recharging post, of the kind now being installed at major conurbations across Europe.
Senna’s winning GP Lotus on show at MPH
The car that claimed two Grand Prix wins for legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna will make an appearance in The Macallan Lounge at this years MPH Prestige & Performance Motor Show powered by Shell V-Power featuring Top Gear Live.
Trio of Volkswagens takes on the RAC Future Car Challenge
Three Volkswagens are set to compete in the very first RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 6 November.
Driver warning ahead of arctic blast forecast
Ahead of the predicted cold blast and possible snow in northern parts of the UK on Friday, road safety and breakdown cover organisation GEM Motoring Assist is issuing important advice to prepare road users for the early wintry weather heading our way.
Optimizing EU power grids for the electric vehicle
MERGE, which stands for ‘Mobile Energy Resources in Grids of Electricity’, is a €4.5m, 16 partner consortium project that includes utilities regulators, commercial organizations and universities with interests in the power generation, automotive, electronic commerce and hybrid and electric vehicle sectors across the entire European Union.
Watch out, there’s a biker about
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) supports TfL’s advertising campaign aimed at improving drivers' awareness of motorcyclists in bus lanes during the extended 18-month trial.
Rally legends go head to head on Future Car Challenge
Rally legends Paddy Hopkirk and David Richards will be going head to head driving Minis on the new RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge in just three weeks time.
Rare Bentley and Aston Martin set to star at Barons auction
Two splendid examples of British automotive history - a magnificent and very rare 1963 Bentley Continental and a 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI that has covered less than 11,000 miles in 57 years - head the entry for Barons’ October 26th sale at Sandown Park.
Get a grip, says the IAM
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) urges drivers to ensure their tyres are in good condition, rather than wait until surface water, frost or snow turns the road under their wheels into a skid pan.
Prius - from curio to icon
At first glance, there was little about the first generation Toyota Prius that suggested it could be the start of a global phenomenon, a quirkily designed saloon that proved to be the pathfinder for game-changing engine technology.
Are you a ‘Breakdown Billy’ or a ‘By the Booker’?
When it comes to servicing our cars, new research from Kwik-Fit has revealed that the majority of motorists ignore the rule book and instead take matters into their own hands – often leaving it until their car complains.
Top Car sale at British Car Auctions
There is a clutch of high performance cars up for grabs in British Car Auction’s (BCA) next Top Car sale at BCA Nottingham on Thursday 21st October. Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and Ferrari models will feature and the Top Car line-up already includes:
Axeon engaging with customers and suppliers at EVS 25
Axeon, Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion automotive battery systems supplier, will be attending the 25th annual World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS), organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) in Shenzen, China, from 5th to 9th November.
Autoglym on the hunt for the ultimate car care tweet
Autoglym has launched a competition to find brief-but-brilliant car care tips on Twitter, and is offering money-can’t-buy collections of personalised premium car care products for the most inventive submissions.