Car Market
UK motorists wash over environmental concerns
Over half (51%) of British motorists are forfeiting the environment for a gleaming set of wheels by regularly hand washing their cars , mistakenly believing this has the least impact on the environment compared to regulated car washes, according to a study released today by Total UK and supported by TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
Santa Pod present the FIA/UEM European Finals 2010
Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing, is already gearing up for Europe’s most prestigious Drag Racing event; The FIA/UEM European Finals!
3000hp Vauxhall set to wow crowds at VXR Power Festival
The world’s fastest Vauxhall will make a star appearance at the VXR Power Festival, to be held at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire this Bank Holiday, August 28-29.
Drivers conflicted over cameras
An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) survey has found that most people agree with the government’s policy to reduce safety camera funding, even though a significant majority are supportive of cameras in principle.
Fantastic racing from a range of Bentleys
The Bentley Drivers Club 61st Annual Race Meeting at Silverstone on August 7th saw fantastic racing from a wonderfully diverse range of Bentleys and other marques.
Zeroshift develops multi-speed gearbox for electric vehicles
Transmission specialist Zeroshift has devised a multi-speed gearbox for electric vehicles (EVs) that needs no clutch – a damper inside the gear hubs and electronic control of the motor make ratio changes seamless.
Car market relatively static as summer sets in
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that demand for older, lower value dealer part-exchange cars is largely unchanged in July, but the fleet & lease sector has experienced more price pressure.
Brands Hatch launches ‘Summer Drive-In’ movie experience
Brands Hatch is bringing the magic of the silver screen to its world-famous motorsport venue with the launch of a brand new ‘Summer Drive-In’ movie experience on 23/24 August.
Drivers warned to take care on slippery roads
Mondial Assistance UK, a leading provider of roadside assistance, is warning drivers of the dangers they could face driving on slippery wet roads after today’s heavy rainfall.
BCA issues web guide as 250,000 register for new site
BCA is offering its customers a free download PDF web-guide or printed manual which shows how to get the best out of the variety of services on offer at the company’s new website (british-car-auctions.co.uk).
Classic car owners don’t care for modern comforts
Research shows that modern car comforts such as sat nav, air-conditioning and heating are not important to classic vehicle owners.
Children more distracting than phones when driving
While the debate rumbles on about whether hands-free phone calls are safe to take whilst driving, new research reveals that that the number one distraction to drivers is in fact their own children.
Help for Heroes Rally seeks new recruits at LANDROVERmax!
The Help for Heroes Rally will be seeking fresh recruits at this year’s LANDROVERmax! for its next event in 2011. Participants from the 2010 inaugural event will be at Stoneleigh Park throughout the show, held from 28th to 30th August.
Automotive sector turns a corner?
Car industry commentators have drawn a line under recent safety concerns at Toyota as, for the first time since March more than 25% of all coverage focused on sales figures compared to less than 20% on safety issues.
New car buyers must order now to beat VAT rise
A shortage of new cars means buyers must move fast if they are to beat next year’s VAT rise according to CAP, the used car pricing experts.