Car Market
David Cameron praises MPG Marathon
The Prime Minister has praised the MPG Marathon as an important event for the economy and the environment.
IAM Drive & Survive - Driver Training Company of the Year
IAM Drive & Survive – one of the UK’s leading driver training companies - has won the prestigious ‘Driver Training Company of the Year’, presented at last night’s GreenFleet Awards 2010.
Toyota hybrids recruited for world’s greenest car club
Toyota is helping launch the world’s greenest commercial car club by supplying Prius and Auris hybrid cars to Glasgow’s new City Car Club.
Used car values climb again in September at BCA
There is further proof that the used market is settling back into a more typical seasonal pattern as BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values climbed in September.
Top Gear Live ‘Prototype Tour’ takes off
Jeremy Clarkson and James May commandeered a Boeing 747 yesterday to launch the Top Gear Live ‘Prototype’ World Tour from the Top Gear track at Dunsfold Park, Surrey.
Vauxhall Masterfit’s Winter Safety Check
With the seasonal cold weather approaching, Vauxhall owners can take comfort in knowing their car is ready for the temperature drop with Vauxhall MasterFit’s great value Winter Safety Check.
‘School run’ parents get a seasonal reminder
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is asking drivers to take extra care when making the daily commute or school run, in light of International Walk to School Month.
Santa Pod offer great new VP race fuel deals
Santa Pod, the home of European Drag Racing is offering racers the chance to fuel up for less with new, lower prices on its wide range of VP racing fuels including C12, C14, C16, C23, Q16, Import and SV05.
Flame and Thunder 2010 - bigger and better than ever
As family days out go, the incredible family firework spectacular that is Santa Pod Raceway’s Flame and Thunder takes some beating! This incredible melee of high-speed metal, music, monster trucks and madness offers something for everyone -whether you’re 8 or 80! Make a date in your diary for Saturday the 30th of October, 2010.
Race Retro celebrates fifty years of racing Jaguar E-Types
Race Retro 2011 will celebrate one of Britain’s best-loved, if not THE best-loved, sports cars next year when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry in the earlier slot of 25-27 February. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type’s launch at the show will be the drivers and backroom boys who helped forge the car’s competition success.
iPhone app provides tyre pressure recommendations
iPhone users in the UK can now be sure of inflating their car tyres to the correct pressure following the launch of the free TyreSafe iPhone app. Users simply input their vehicle registration details and the app provides the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure settings in both psi and bar.
New car sales fell in September
New car registrations fell 8.9% in September to 335,246 units against a scrappage-fuelled 2009, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Brake light failure for UK motorists
One in 15 vehicles is missing one or more brake lights increasing the risk of an accident for other road users.
Mitsubishi begins production of electric vehicles for Europe
Mitsubishi has announced the start of production of its European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle along with production of PSA Peugeot Citroën’s (PSA) Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO at its Mizushima Plant.
Old cats looking for new owners
Since Aztec times the fearsome jaguar, one of the world’s biggest cats, has been a cultural symbol of power and strength. In automotive history, the name ‘Jaguar’ was well suited for a revolutionary sports car introduced 75 years ago by Blackpool car salesman Sir William Lyons’ and his Swallow Sidecar Company.