Car Market
Ex-Roald Dahl BMW is a ‘Peach’
A BMW 732i originally bought new from a dealership in High Wycombe, Bucks in 1982 by the late author Roald Dahl, is being offered at auction by Historics at Brooklands on September 25th, with 20% of the profits generated going to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
Electric Kia POP concept
Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging and design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Motor Show on the 30th September.
Top of the summer driving pops
The latest survey by vehicle information experts HPI’s reveals that when the sun comes out to play, drivers reach for Lynard Skynard’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.
Government announces ban on wheel clamping
Wheel clamping on private land will be banned in England and Wales, the Government announced today.
Affordability of used cars continuing to grow
Average used car values are lower than 12 months previously for the first time this year, according to the Used Car Price Index published by CAP, the used car pricing experts.
Movie and TV stars of the four wheeled variety at LANDROVERmax!
Amazing Land Rovers from blockbuster movies and hit TV shows will be attracting the crowds at this year’s LANDROVERmax! held at Stoneleigh Park from 28th to 30th August.
THINK enters France in partnership with Mobivia
Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, has announced its entry into the French market through a partnership with MOBIVIA Groupe (which incorporates the Norauto, Midas, Carter Cash, Maxauto and Synchro Diffusion brands in France), and its newly established sustainable mobility division, O2City.
Armor All offers clear advice for holiday motorists
Think you’ve packed everything for your European summer motoring marathon?… Think again! While most holiday-makers remember the things that make a holiday memorable, car care experts Armor All suggest that too many leave home without an essential safety precaution - handy windscreen wipes.
THINK joins Basque Country eco car-sharing consortium
Pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, and its distribution partner in Spain, Going Green, have teamed up with a consortium in the Basque Country to provide citizens of Ataun with a totally carbon free car-sharing scheme in the city.
‘Grand Touring Greats’ star at the Goodwood Revival
Following the growing popularity of the annual Earls Court Motor Show at the Goodwood Revival, this key attraction will once again add an exciting element to the annual Revival meeting, the world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting, being held in just four week’s time, from 17-19 September.
Drivers urged to wise up to the dangers of tired driving
Drivers are being urged to wise up to the dangers of tired driving – as research out today by Brake and Direct Line shows the vast majority admit driving while tired, and drivers don’t know the difference between fact and fiction on tackling sleepiness at the wheel.
Football’s Dream Car XI
Footballers are known for their love of flash, expensive and sometimes downright bling cars.
Used car prices reflect economic slow down
Latest figures from leading car auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), appear to reflect the general slow-down in the UK economy, which has been a feature of a number of other economic barometers released in the last few days.
Exhibition and ‘Beetle meet’ at REME Museum of Technology
The official unveiling of the ‘The Major and the Beetle’ exhibition and new permanent exhibit, is celebrated with a historic Volkswagen car show and a ‘meet up’ for Volkswagen enthusiasts, all dedicated to the memory of Major Ivan Hirst, REME.
Exchange and Mart launches car valuation service
At a time when the used car market is reporting a shortfall in good quality used cars for sale, knowing how much a vehicle is worth can be a headache for buyers and sellers alike.