Car Market
Annoying passengers driving motorists round the bend
Nearly 4 million motorists in the UK are so frustrated with irritating passengers that they always prefer to drive alone according to a survey by Continental Tyres.
Failed cambelt can be costly
Skoda is warning all car owners of the importance of getting their cambelt changed at regular intervals, with many people unaware of how much damage a failure can cause and cost.
‘Wheels’ clocks-up historic mileage milestone
This summer, one of the National Motor Museum’s most popular features, ‘Wheels’, travelled its 66,500th mile – the astonishing equivalent of two and a half times around the earth, or half way to the moon!
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - UK’s first choice electric vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that it has reduced the i-MiEV’s launch pricing to £28,990 for orders placed for delivery from January 1st 2011.
Audi rails against inefficient performance right from the start
Audi is blazing yet another trail in the all-important battle to minimise the car’s environmental impact by using trains powered by green electricity to transport its now 36-strong model range from its headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, to the North Sea loading port of Emden.
Men lost for longer
The average male motorist drives an extra 276 miles every year as a result of being lost - the equivalent to a journey from London to Newcastle - compared to women's 256 miles, according to new research.
The cost of staying with your car insurer
Sixty per cent of drivers who shopped around after receiving their car insurance renewal quote found a lower one, saving an average of £58, according to research from Which?.
Women swap their lipstick for a dipstick
Sisters are doing it for themselves when it comes to driving and looking after their cars. New research of 2,500 female motorists reveals many women are capable of changing oil, jump starting cars and changing wheels.
THINK finishes in top three at E-Miglia 2010
While pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, continues its warm-up preparations for the forthcoming EV Cup race series, the car-sharing pioneer Move About proved the quality of the THINK City by competing in the E-Miglia 2010, the world’s first international EV rally.
Three generations of Camaro to star at Silverstone
Visitors to the Chevrolet stand at this weekend’s Silverstone meeting of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will get to witness three generations of iconic Camaro side-by-side – clearly showing how the latest incarnation of the legendary model bears the influences of its heritage.
Brits abroad breaking driving laws
Almost 6.5 million British adults (14%) are planning to take their cars abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance. However, millions of these drivers will, sometimes unwittingly, break the law by engaging in driving acts that are illegal in some foreign countries.
Asda slashes cost of petrol for Bank Holiday weekend
Will Thomas, head of motor says "Asda's decision to slash the cost of their petrol for the bank holiday weekend is welcome news for day tripping motorists after a year of escalating costs have made it more and more difficult to stay on the roads.
How to avoid breaking down on the way back from holiday
After a well deserved, relaxing holiday, the last thing you need is a stressful car drive back. As a leading provider of roadside assistance, Mondial Assistance is recommending that motorists take a few precautions before they set off, to ensure their vehicle is ready for the drive home and minimise the risk of a breakdown.
Rolls-Royce Phantom sells for £195,500
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), has reported continuing demand and interest for high value prestige vehicles, despite a recent drop in retail sales amid fears of a double dip recession.
Chris Hoy emerges as king of the track again
Sir Chris Hoy added another victory to his tally yesterday at a Jaguar Hot Laps event at Silverstone. A selection of Britain’s finest sports men and women took to the track in Jaguar XKRs.