Car Market
Top Gear Live 2010 sneak preview
The Top Gear Live “Prototype Tour” 2010, Top Gear’s most exciting, ambitious and complex stage show to date, will kick off its globe-trotting adventures at London’s Earl’s Court this November.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost adds spirit to second sale
Having recently consigned a tribute to the Ghostbusters vehicle, Historics is also offering auction-goers an opportunity to capture a Ghost; a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca poised to appear at the forthcoming sale at Brooklands on Saturday, 25th September.
Drivers toast successful Goodwood Revival for Porsche Classic
Porsche Classic made its debut at the 2010 Goodwood Revival, September 17-19, and a star turn-out of drivers who raced for the Stuttgart marque visited the Porsche exhibit on the Saturday afternoon to toast a successful inaugural weekend for Porsche at the evocative Sussex race circuit.
Get the DrivenData iPhone app for only 59p
DrivenData is celebrating the arrival of the 60-registration plate with a fantastic sale offer. You can now buy the DrivenData for iPhone app for just 59 pence.
Driving test changes will keep new drivers alert, says GEM
Now in its 75th year, the UK driving test is to see the introduction of two new procedures to further assess the ability of new drivers as of 4th October.
Sparks fly at world-first all-electric car and bike duel
Electric racecar faced electric superbike for the very first time as Citroen’s striking Survolt concept and an Agni Z2 went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit.
Protyre offers free safety check during Tyre Safety Month
All 49 Protyre retail tyre outlets in the UK will be offering motorists a free five point tyre safety check during Tyre Safety Month in October. With up to 15% of cars and vans on UK roads running on at least one defective or badly worn tyre and over 80% with under inflated, tyres are one of the most important, yet neglected safety components on a car.
Motorists to benefit from making garages better
Motoring consumer champion, Motor Codes, has launched a national campaign to make the country’s garages better by gathering feedback from customers. As part of the campaign, those providing feedback could win up to £500 against the cost of their last service or repair.
Maserati at Goodwood Revival 2010
Maserati was once again present as sponsor of the 12th edition of the Goodwood Revival meeting, which welcomed over 100,000 spectators over the course of the weekend.
Graduate Driver Licensing
Commenting on calls to introduce Graduate Driver Licensing (GDL) in Britain, Steve Sweeney, head of car insurance at moneysupermarket.com said: "While it may be good news for the industry that the issues facing younger drivers are firmly on the agenda, can a GDL scheme actually be enforced properly and will it significantly reduce the risk of crashes?
Jump in child car seat cover as insurers recognise demand
Almost half of all car insurance policies now provide specific cover for child car seats, compared to just 3% in 2004, according to latest data from independent financial research company Defaqto.
TD sponsored record holder Mick Begley rides again
The Irish Drag Racing Record Holder, Mick Begley, won acclaim in the national newspapers at the end of the 2009 season in his 1400HP engined ‘Gaijin’ when he achieved 173mph time of 8.06 secs 202.8 standing mile.
Female competitor vies for first place at Time Attack Final
With just one more round to go at Snetterton on 10th October, highly competitive, but a nevertheless great sport, Fiona Kindness, has all to play for. Knockhill on 16th May this season saw her take and maintain the points lead in the Club Challenge 4wd class over her rival Scott Robson, only for him to grab back top points at Cadwell Park on 1st August.
Brits come clean about losing their cars
Over a third of UK motorists have admitted to forgetting where they have left their car in parking lot, according to a recent survey conducted by Parkopedia.com, the world’s leading parking information provider.
Bug splats wreak havoc with car paintwork
Extensive research carried out by the UK’s leading car care expert, Autoglym, has revealed that insect remains are equally as damaging to car paintwork as bird lime. Findings show that similar levels of acidity can be found in both deposits, which, if left untreated and in direct sunlight, can lead to the deterioration of lacquer on paintwork.