Car Market
European CO2 emissions continue to fall
As the 2010 Paris Motor Show plays host to the latest new models and future concepts, the world’s leading provider of automotive intelligence, JATO Dynamics, reminds the industry of the progress it is making in driving down average CO2 emissions in Europe.
Exciting year ahead for Salon Privé
There’s excitement ahead in 2011, for Salon Privé -- fresh from the biggest and most in-demand Salon Privé yet, organisers are preparing to take the event to the next level, with new dates and a new venue announced today.
Opel advances electric mobility
Opel has joined forces with MeRegioMobil to advance future mobility by developing three demonstration electric Merivas.
Visteon’s ‘C-Beyond’ Vehicle Concept at Paris Motor Show
Visteon Corporation is displaying the successful C-Beyond vehicle concept, featuring its unique range of innovative technologies, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The C-Beyond is on display for the first time publicly at the Estech stand.
First time buyers miss out on auction bargains
First time car buyers looking to pick up a bargain are being urged to visit their local auction centre to make the most of their limited budgets. Almost half of young motorists who own their own car bought it themselves without any help from the bank of mum and dad, but missed out on great deals because they’re wary of buying at auction.
Not all motor breakdown policies cover misfuelling
Independent financial research company Defaqto has analysed 288 motor breakdown policies for their coverage on fuel related breakdowns and found that:
Men prepared to splurge £5k more than women on a car
Research conducted by FindsYouCars.com has revealed that when it comes to buying a new motor, men are prepared to splurge a massive £5k more than women.
New motoring device means safer driving abroad
If you go driving abroad for your family holiday, you know the dangers of having to change habits to drive on the right hand side of the road.
Classic vans at Footman James Classic Motor Show
There’s a strong commercial vehicle theme at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, with plenty of formerly hard-working classics getting pride of place on the club stands that will take residence to Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 November.
smart cdi wins 2010 MPG Marathon
The smart cdi – the World’s CO2 champion – has once again run rings round its rivals in the annual ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon, winning the event for the second year in a row with an impressive 94.66mpg.
Independent driving introduced into tests
Independent driving will be introduced into the British driving test next Monday (4 October).
Infiniti releases sketch of luxury electric vehicle
Infiniti has released a sketch of its first electric vehicle and confirmed a 2013 launch.
Maserati on the catwalk in London and Paris
The latest Maserati models ‘strut their stuff’ on the catwalks at London and Paris Fashion Week, which showcase the Spring/Summer 2011 collections.
Drivers are speeding involuntarily, says IAM poll
An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) poll has found that the majority of drivers want to comply with the speed limit, but find it difficult.
Hospital parking that won’t make you sick
Parking charges at hospitals are set to rise dramatically following the government’s announcement that medical centres will be solely responsible for their parking charges, however, using Parkopedia.com’s services customers can avoid the exorbitant prices.