Car Market
Celebrating 40 years since the first Porsche victory at Le Mans
On 14 June 1970, Porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The ‘new car’ experience
Nissan has invited nearly 500 people to experience the world’s first mass-production, 100% electric, zero-emission car – Nissan LEAF - at the company’s Oppama test track in a world-exclusive preview from June 11-19, 2010.
British Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010 - New Forest
The 23rd British Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010 takes place on Sunday July 11 in the New Forest. This year 54 teams will battle for the 2010 championship over a new 1.4km circuit that starts and finishes at Ringwood’s Market Place in the New Forest.
Men would drive less to save money
Six in ten men would drive less in order to reduce their motoring costs, but less than half of women would be prepared to do the same, according to a poll of British drivers by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
Citroen’s line-up for the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Citroen has released details of its exciting line-up for the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which includes three UK premieres - the hotly-anticipated 200hp DS3 Racing, the stunning Survolt all-electric supercar concept and the ultra-chic Revolte concept.
Caravan Road Rally online exhibition
On 11th June, the National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu will be launching an exciting online exhibition on its website nationalmotormuseum.org.uk in partnership with The Caravan Club.
England football fans fly the flag this summer
Over a fifth (22%) of England fans will add a St George's flag to the family car this month to show their support to the team in South Africa, according to a new survey by M&S Car Insurance.
Vintage bikes converge for nostalgic Banbury Run
Six hundred vintage motorcycles will converge at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 20 June for the nostalgic Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run. The event, which starts at 10:00am, is the 62nd Banbury Run and the largest gathering of motorcycles manufactured before 1931 in the world.
Goodwood takes motor sport to new extremes
In just over three weeks time – from 2-4 July – the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed will be invaded by a number of the world’s greatest extreme motor sport stars performing amazing stunts behind the wheel or handlebars of their vehicles.
James Bond Aston Martin at Midsummer Classic event
The world’s most famous car – the Aston Martin DB5 as driven by James Bond – is to make its first appearance for 40 years in the UK at the Midsummer Classic and ThunderBall events, to be held at Stoke Park Club on the 26th June.
Don't be fooled by a car clone
Vehicle data expert HPI played a key role in helping Lancashire Police's Stolen Vehicle Squad arrest a gang of vehicle thieves, operating in Preston.
Classic entertainment at last night of the Brooklands Proms
Mercedes-Benz World is set to host a spectacular evening that will be music to the ears of classic concert-goers.
Winners will take it all at summer Abba spectacular
Organisers of a spectacular summer concert celebrating the hits of super group Abba are expecting a sell-out for the musical extravaganza in Surrey.
Historics gains global interest
With online bidding helping to attract offers and generate sales as far away as Australia, Historics at Brooklands inaugural sale of classic and sports cars on June 2, proved that geography poses no obstacle in the pursuit of a passion.
Price pressure is starting to show in fleet market
Average used car values fell by just over £200 in May, from £5,871 to £5,656, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). Performance against CAP Clean fell by one and a half points.