Car Market
Heritage Motor Centre to attract more supercars than Monaco
More Supercars are set to be on display at the Heritage Motor Centre than in Monaco, when it hosts the infamous Supercar Sunday show on Sunday 27 June. The annual event, which has been running for over 10 years, will see hundreds of Supercars and Superbikes gather for the supercharged one day show.
Simple actions can reduce motoring costs
The weak pound and high oil prices have pushed the price of petrol up by 25% in only 12 months. Motorists can, however, save money by following some simple tips as outlined by mytyres.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading online tyre retailers.
RM Auctions secures sale of rare Ferrari 250 GTO
RM, the global leader in the collector car market, has announced that the rare and coveted 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) has been sold through private treaty.
Average used car prices rise again
Average used car values increased by £80 (1.4%) in April at BCA, to reach £5,871. Performance against CAP Clean fell however by nearly two and a half points.
Goodwood safe driver training programme for young motorists
The celebrated Goodwood Motor Circuit is launching an innovative pre-learner driver programme, uniquely focused on teaching sub-17 year-old trainee drivers controlled, safe and secure driving skills; so that they are fully prepared and equipped to deal with today’s demanding public roads and driving conditions.
Swappage after scrappage scheme - But don't pay too much
‘Swappage' has taken over from the government-backed scrappage scheme, with some car-makers offering attractive cash incentives for owners of eight to 10-year-old cars to trade them in for a brand new model.
Comma launches £2 million motorsport giveaway
To celebrate its Technical Partnership to the FIA Formula Two Championship, Comma Oil & Chemicals is offering £2 million worth of tickets to motorsport events with promotional packs of its Performance Motor Oil.
Motor Codes sets out customer care checklist for motorists
On a daily basis, over 6,200 Motor Codes garages up and down the nation go above and beyond the call of duty to keep their customers happy. Now, Motor Codes has developed a checklist for motorists to help them identify if their garage is a shining star or a rusty rip-off.
Ford StreetKa UK’s best second-hand convertible
Ford’s StreetKa is the best second-hand convertible of the last ten years, according to research by online retailer Carsite.co.uk.
British car drivers go topless
If the sun’s shining today, you’re likely to see topless drivers all over our British roads. That’s because, amazingly, Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite our notoriously unreliable weather.
Football-themed fundraiser for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
BCA Bridgwater, Somerset stages a special multi-vendor sale on Thursday 27th May incorporating a charity auction to raise funds for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
Auctioneer courts classic lovers
A new specialist auctioneer will play matchmaker to the passionate community of classic car lovers when it opens its doors to a mouth-watering display of fine motor cars, valued in excess of £2.5 million, in the evocative setting of Brooklands, on the evening of June 2.
Average new-car CO2 falling faster than ever
Average European new car CO2 emissions are falling at a faster rate than ever before and are on course to meet 2015 EU targets, according to the world’s leading provider of automotive intelligence, JATO Dynamics.
Convertible demand rolls on at British Car Auctions
Lex Autolease and Black Horse offered 319 convertibles at BCA Brighouse on Wednesday 28th April and sold 309 for a 97% conversion that generated a turnover of £3.6 million pounds.
Alfa celebrates winning first ever F1 European Championship race
Sixty years ago this week (13th May), Alfa Romeo completed an historic 1-2-3 finish at the first ever Formula One European Championship race, which was held at Silverstone motor racing circuit.