Car Market
smart festival takes over the world
Over 4,000 enthusiasts and 1,420 smarts descended on Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, to make this year’s smart festival the biggest and best-ever single-day gathering of smarts.
Vauxhall Ampera charges in by royal command
Vauxhall’s groundbreaking Ampera will take pride of place at ‘A Garden Party To Make A Difference’ in the gardens of Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House this week. The event – claimed to be the longest royal garden party ever held – starts today and includes one of the most exciting groups of eco cars ever brought together.
Goodwood gets set for Revival with stunning sets
Next week the 2010 Goodwood Revival gets underway (17-19 September) with a host of attractions to appeal to all ages and sexes, whether keen motor racing fans, lovers of nostalgia or dedicated followers of cool 1950s and 1960s fashion.
Citroen sponsors NSPCC Country House Car Boot Sale
Citroen will be title sponsor of the NSPCC’s 2010 ‘Country House Car Boot’ - an innovative, biennial event that encourages country house owners, landed gentry and celebrities to part with their unwanted antiques and heirlooms in aid of the charity.
New car depreciation hits buyers for £38 a day
New cars lose an average of £38 a day – or about 36% of their value – in the first six months of ownership, whilst three-year old second hand models shed just £3.10 a day over the same period, according to research by used car e-retailer, Carsite.co.uk.
Citroen Survolt in action at the Start Eco Car spectacular
Citroen’s Survolt all-electric racing car concept will make its dynamic UK debut as part of The Prince of Wales’ Start Eco Car Spectacular, which will be held on The Mall, in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, on Sunday 12th September, 2010.
Goodwood Revival to honour RAF Westhampnett
In just under two weeks time at the 2010 Goodwood Revival meeting (17-19 September), the nostalgic appeal of the world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting is set to continue with a huge variety of rare aircraft to complement the racing and period fashions, both in the skies and on terra firma.
MPG Marathon showcases eco-driving at a town near you
Help is at hand for motorists under pressure from rising pump prices and VAT increases: the 2010 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO10 MPG Marathon is coming to a town near you – including David Cameron’s - this month (September).
Try the car auction experience at BCA Walsall
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA) welcomes private used car buyers and sellers with an exciting new programme of Saturday sales.
Toyota Prius matches Biesse green project
The new generation of woodworking machinery made by Biesse UK makes deep cuts in energy consumption and CO2 emissions - as do the latest additions to the company’s car fleet, six top-of-the-range Toyota Prius T Spirit hatchbacks with Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Nissan Leaf order book opens for UK customers
UK car buyers can now take their place in motoring history by becoming the first in the country to secure an order for the world’s first affordable, mass-produced, 100% electric vehicle, as the Nissan LEAF order bank opened on September 1st.
New car registrations fell 17.5% in August
New car registrations fell 17.5% in August to 55,305 units compared with scrappage-fuelled 2009, according to the Society of Motor The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Santa Pod's BMW Show - 19th September
The BMW Show at Santa Pod Raceway is back for it's fifth year and all BMWs are welcome- race cars, show cars, modern, retros, classics, new minis and BMW bikes.
Ghostbusters Ecto 1 replica up for auction
A 1959 Cadillac S&S ambulance rescued from a Church in Maryland, USA, after being read it’s last rights, has undergone a miraculous restoration as a tribute to the iconic Ghostbusters movie car, and is now being auctioned at Historics at Brooklands forthcoming sale on 25th September.
Footman James Classic Motor Show celebrates record breakers
The fastest, dearest, smallest, most popular and most economical – they’re some of the cars you’ll be seeing at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, which celebrates automotive record breakers in all shapes and forms when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 12th to 14th November.