Car Market
Summer holiday activities at the National Motor Museum
Throughout August the National Motor Museum will be running a series of fun, drop-in creative activities for families visiting the Beaulieu attraction. You’ll be able to find out more about motorsports and caravan rallies while you join in.
Cleaner cars from greener showrooms
Toyota has been leading the market in driving down CO2 emissions from its cars, as witnessed by its achievement in becoming the first manufacturer to dip below the European Union’s 130g/km fleet average target.
Travel safely and economically this summer
Tyresure, UK Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) manufacturer, is urging motorists to check their tyre pressures this holiday season.
Citroen DS3 ‘Ecomedy Tour’ finds an ‘Ecolution’ solution
Running out of fuel is no laughing matter for Citroen ‘Ecomedians’ Dan Adams and Christian Ancliff. Over 500 miles of motorways, city-centre roads and rush hour congestion stand between them and their debut at the Fringe Festival.
Vauxhall offers voucher for free fuel efficiency check
Visitors to Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX Experience website, ecoflex-experience.com, have the opportunity to download a voucher entitling them to a free ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Check at participating Vauxhall MasterFit Retailers.
Car importation and registration in France
When moving to France, you will probably feel the need to bring your car with you, whether it is for a few weeks or for a permanent move. Since there has not been any synchronisation between European car registration systems, one should not believe that is fine to drive around France with a British car and a British registration plate.
Order books open for Nissan Leaf in Europe
Amid strong global demand for the world’s first affordable mass-produced, zero-emission vehicle, Nissan International SA will open order books today for Nissan LEAF in Portugal and the Republic of Ireland.
Alfa Romeo celebrates Centenary at Pebble Beach
Iconic Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, which this year celebrates its Centenary, will be showcased as a featured marque at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, USA on Sunday 15 August, 2010.
Rare Aston Martin DB5 Convertible secured for sale
A beautifully presented Aston Martin DB5 convertible, complete with an extremely rare factory-fitted hardtop, is being offered for sale by Historics at Brooklands at its second auction on 25th September.
Calls for higher legal driving age and retesting at 70
Many motorists are in favour of tighter driving regulations including raising the legal driving age to 18 or older and retesting motorists once they reach 70, according to new research.
Vauxhall create bespoke cars for London bowls event
Ahead of this Sunday’s highly anticipated Vauxhall Motors Bowling Club, the car company has provided a sneak preview of three specially designed vehicles to be showcased at the event in East London.
Freddie Flintoff teams up with Shell to help Britain save fuel
Shell has teamed up with Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to launch Shell FuelSave Unleaded and Diesel - two breakthrough fuels designed to help drivers save up to 1 Litre of fuel per tank from the very first fill, at no extra cost.
Get directed to the right advice on car finance
The SAF Approved ‘Dealer Directory’ is the latest in a range of online tools provided by the Financing & Leasing Association (FLA) to help car buyers decide which finance deal is right for them.
Renault welcomes government support for electric vehicles
Renault welcomes this morning’s Government announcement that electric cars will benefit from grants worth 25% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of £5,000, for an initial period of January 2011 until March 2012.
Electric car grants show support for low carbon future
Leading green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has warmly received the news that the subsidies of up to £5,000 for purchasing an electric car will go ahead as planned.