Car Market
The nation’s ready to get plugged-in
Report findings unveiled today, reveal that the UK consumer is ready to embrace the electric revolution on the nation’s roads with about two-thirds of consumers stating that they’re willing to consider an electric vehicle if the charging infrastructure is improved.
Alfa Romeo celebrates centenary at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Italian sporting car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, is delighted to be the featured marque at this year’s prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex (2-4 July) as the company celebrates 100 years of proud motoring heritage.
New Ford prices to set value benchmark
Ford is reducing the official recommended list prices on all its medium and small cars from August 2. This follows similar action on Ford's large car range in April and means that all Ford's acclaimed passenger cars now offer transparent value for money.
Motorists at crisis point over dangerous potholes
Motorists are calling for immediate action as the pothole crisis on Britain's roads reaches breaking point with drivers being forced off the road by the dangerous craters.
Electric Ampera completes the circuit
The lights of Chelsea Bridge shone a little brighter last night when supermodel Erin O’Connor welcomed Vauxhall’s new electric car to the capital dressed in an equally electrifying design by British fashion icon, William Tempest.
Toyota Auris Hybrid ahead on value
Proving that advanced, low emissions technology need not cost the earth, the new, British-built Toyota Auris Hybrid has the measure of its main market rivals on value for money.
Mercedes-Benz set to star at glorious Goodwood
Mercedes-Benz is ready for the sixteenth Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this year’s show will be bigger than ever with a range of brand new models, automotive legends and a look into the future.
Record prices at Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Summer Sale
Two world record prices were achieved at the Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions Summer Sale, held on the 24th June. A highly successful day culminated in a 75% sale rate; a percentage which is the norm for DVCA sales.
3,500 bhp Mini from Cummins
Visitors to this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will have some amazing machinery on which to feast their eyes but none more unusual than the exhibit which greets them on the stand of Cummins, the world’s largest independent maker of diesel engines.
Relive childhood motoring dreams with Mazda at Goodwood
Relive your childhood dreams of playing with a life-sized Scalextric track on the Mazda stand at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4th July) which features 20 years of Mazda MX-5.
Mclaren MP4-12C to debut at Goodwood with Button and Hamilton
McLaren Automotive will be presenting the groundbreaking new MP4-12C to a public audience for the first time at Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place from Thursday 1- Sunday 4 July 2010.
Motorists ready to get plugged-in
Report findings unveiled today, reveal that the UK consumer is ready to embrace the electric revolution on the nation’s roads with about two-thirds of consumers stating that they’re willing to consider an electric vehicle if the charging infrastructure is improved.
‘Gaydon Mini Festival’ celebrates Britain’s iconic car
Hundreds of Mini’s will converge at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 4 July for the Gaydon Mini Festival. The annual event is expected to attract thousands of Mini enthusiasts, keen to celebrate Britain’s favourite iconic little car.
Autotorq has the answers to selling cars online
Autotorq, automotive web service provider, is providing the tools to help dealers in the shift towards selling cars on the internet. Ford, which is already working with Autotorq in Europe, recently became the first manufacturer to start selling cars online and it is predicted that other car companies will quickly follow suit.
THINK City goes racing
Pioneering Scandinavian EV maker, THINK, entered the world of motor sport at the weekend with the THINK City ‘EV Cup Edition’ taking part in the START Eco Car Trials – the world’s first electric vehicle race.