Car Market
Holiday drivers should use travellers checks
New Kwik-Fit research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who will be setting off on UK holidays this year, four million (one fifth) will not perform any pre-travel checks.
New car registrations fell in July
New car registrations fell 13.2% in July, following 12 successive monthly rises, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Nissan Leaf picks up Special Auto Express award
The Nissan Leaf, the world’s first affordable mass-produced zero emission vehicle, has won its first award, a full eight months ahead of sales. The Leaf picked up the coveted Special Award at the 2010 Auto Express New Car Awards.
Housewives desperate for life in the fast lane
New research of the driving habits of housewives reveals they drive more expensive cars with bigger engines and have more speeding convictions than other women motorists.
Greener drivers before greener cars, says IAM
With companies beginning to renew their fleets as the economy picks up, IAM Drive & Survive calls for fleet managers and business drivers to invest in eco-driver training to improve their efficiency.
World Drift Champion Chris Forsberg stars at TRAX
Chris Forsberg, the world's number one drift driver and infamous stunt driver, performs for his British fans for the first-time, as he takes to the circuit at Silverstone on Sunday 5th September for TRAX - the UK's most awe inspiring event for drivers and fans of performance cars.
Vauxhall set to wow Paris crowds
With two world premieres and a host of new exciting models, the Vauxhall stand will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris (October 2 – 17), the most visited motor show in the world.
Extended battery warranty will help create market share for EVs
Glass’s is predicting that hybrid cars – which combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor – will represent the dominant ‘green’ powertrain technology until 2019, after which they will be overtaken by electric vehicle sales.
Ford and the AA help drivers to save fuel
Ford and AA DriveTech are helping Ford drivers to save fuel by offering specialised driver training.
Greater London named ‘Speed Trap Capital’ of UK
New research has found that motorists face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to the policing of speed limits on British roads. RoadPilot – supplier of GPS speed camera data – found that speeding drivers are up to 100 times more likely to be caught in Greater London than in some other areas of the country.
New learner driver insurance can help pass rates, says AA
The AA has started offering affordable new insurance cover for learner drivers that won't affect the car owner's own insurance.
Goodwood to pay tribute to motor racing legends at Revival
In just seven week’s time Goodwood will be marking the important contribution that two British legends have made to the sport of motor racing over the decades when it pays tribute to multiple World Champion John Surtees and the celebrated British Racing Motors (BRM) marque at the 2010 Goodwood Revival (17-19 September).
45% of drivers would fail another driving test
Three quarters of drivers think driving standards are declining, but only one third think their driving is getting worse.
Maserati once again partner of the Tuscan Sun Festival
Just like last year, in 2010 Maserati is the Tuscan Sun Festival's Exclusive Festival Automobile Partner, and Maserati cars will be used to drive around the artists performing in the event.
Supercar and Superbike Start-up
Visitors to Beaulieu this Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August, have a treat in store with an opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of a number of the National Motor Museum’s most prestigious supercars and superbikes, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena.