Car Market
Emissions from green cars improve by 21%
There has been a 21% reduction in the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of class-leading green cars over the last four years. This compares with the average industry reduction of 13% across all cars for a similar period.
Competitive residual value forecast for Nissan Leaf
CAP has announced the first forecast residual values for an all-electric vehicle with a prediction that the Nissan Leaf will retain 40% of its pre-subsidy list price at 3 years and 30,000 miles.
Fiat posts lowest CO2 figures again
Fiat Automobiles has again demonstrated its environmental credentials after registering the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010.
Make sure your dream car is a safe car
Leading vehicle information expert HPI, is warning used car buyers about the potential number of Category B insurance write-offs being dangerously repaired and returned to UK roads for sale rising.
Large entry for RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge
By the closing date of 30 September, entries for The Royal Automobile Club's new RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge reached 60 zero/low-emission vehicles – far exceeding expectations and establishing, probably, the largest event of its kind.
Vote for your classic car of the year
Practical Classics, Classic Cars and Classic Car Weekly have short-listed contenders for the all-new Classic Car of the Year award and now want you to decide the winner. An expert judging panel has reviewed over 300 entries and has short listed ten cars from each category for you to choose from.
Get on your bike to beat the strike
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) are encouraging commuters in the city to turn to cycling as an alternative to taking public transport.
Are you driving a future classic?
Car depreciation, like death and taxes, seems unavoidable. From the highest priced luxury marques, to the mass market family saloons, most new cars lose part of their value the minute they’re driven off the dealer forecourt and continue to depreciate as they get older.
Spyker debut set to wow at MPH
An exclusive UK premiere of the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder will be taking place at this year’s MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show powered by Shell V-Power featuring Top Gear Live.
Passat sets new world record - 1,527 miles on one tank
A Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by a standard production passenger car on a single tank of fuel.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - icon on a mission
Making the best use of the mid-ship architecture of this new urban vehicle, the electric “i” or “i MiEV” then was announced in October 2006 as a research vehicle powered by a compact and lightweight motor and high-energy density lithium-ion batteries.
Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrid to use powersplit system
The drive toward broad commercialisation of low-emission, fuel-efficient electrified vehicles is gaining ground as Ford Motor Company confirmed today it is on track to deliver five electrified vehicles for launch in North America by 2012 and European markets by 2013.
Jaguar C-X75 concept - four-wheel drive electric supercar
Jaguar has revealed a stunning range-extended electric supercar concept car. The C-X75 has been designed to celebrate 75 years of the marque and provide a glimpse into the future of Jaguar and its commitment to producing beautiful, fast cars powered by sustainable means.
Octavia Green E Line concept
The 2010 Paris Motorshow will see the Octavia Green E Line concept. Skoda's first-ever electric-powered vehicle will demonstrate the company's innovative potential and technological competence in this growing area. The first fleet of test vehicles is planned for 2011.
McLaren MP4-12C makes Paris debut
National and regional media in France and prospective customers of McLaren Paris will be given the opportunity to view the groundbreaking new MP4-12C high- performance sports car at a private venue in the French capital city from 05-08 October, shortly after the opening day of the 2010 Paris Motor Show.