Car Market
Dotz Wheels to mod ‘live’ at USC 2010
Leading wheel designer Dotz has long been known as the ideal ‘first call’ to improve the look of any car, but for this year’s Ultimate Street Car show at Santa Pod, they’re going one better! Over the three days of the show between the 6th and 8th of August, an assembled Dotz team will transform a stock hatchback into a showstopper, changing almost every part of the car in the process!
Goodwood Manufacturer Preview Day - the ‘Moving Motor Show’
Further to The Earl of March’s confirmation last month that Goodwood will be introducing a dedicated Manufacturer Preview Day, more details can now be revealed about this one-day extension – dubbed the ‘Moving Motor Show’ – to the hugely successful Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Salon Prive welcomes two special Bentley previews
Bentley Motors has confirmed it has selected Salon Prive (21 – 23 July 2010) as one of the key venues to reveal the its new flagship, the Mulsanne, as well as the 202mph Continental Supersports Convertible.
Motorists advised to jet wash cars to remove volcanic ash
Motorists are being advised to jet wash their cars to prevent damage from falling volcanic ash. Experts from car accessories retailer Halfords say the tiny particles of grit belching out from the Icelandic eruption could badly scratch paintwork if not properly removed.
Power companies lead charge in Electric Vehicle adoption
Pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, is making great progress in its mission of ‘Changing The World, One Car At A Time’ with electricity and utility providers across Europe, who are taking delivery of several fleets of EVs from the company.
Convertibles sell-out at British Car Auctions special sale
Was it the sunshine or simply a general feeling of optimism that prompted a complete clear out of convertibles put up for sale at leading car auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA) mid April?
Prepare your car for summer
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has offered drivers advice on how to prime their cars properly for the warmer weather.
Save money on fuel by making sure tyres are properly inflated
More than a third of drivers in the UK are needlessly increasing their fuel bills and taking extra safety risks by failing to keep their tyres properly inflated.
New price-drop car auction stock exceeds 1,000 units
Within a month of launch, the price-drop auction hosted on the UK Car Exchange website – ukcarexchange.com – has quickly established itself as a reputable alternative for sourcing used cars, with stock levels consistently exceeding 1,000 cars.
Alfa Romeo stars at 2010 Villa d’Este
The famous Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, which is dedicated to exhibiting the most beautiful cars of the past, will take place on 23 - 25 April this year.
Michelin continues MPG Marathon sponsorship in 2010
Michelin is continuing its sponsorship of the 2010 MPG Marathon which is organised by Fleet World magazine.
Road map for electric cars in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have passed a major milestone for the future of greener driving in Milton Keynes by signing a Definitive Agreement which sets out a road map for the roll-out of electric vehicles and infrastructure in the Borough.
Cars that missed the scrappage scheme give buyers great deals
With the scrappage scheme now finished, late 1990s cars are emerging again into the used car market and providing some really good deals for motorists with a tight budget.
No scrappage, no problem – buyers still roll in to carenquiry.co.uk
The end of the UK’s official, government-funded scrappage scheme has been no problem for Britain’s newest online car buying service, CarEnquiry.co.uk, with a further 4,000 visitors and 275 live enquiries taken for its free, ‘personal shopping’ service in the first week of April.
Good will gestures urged from car park operators
As stranded passengers return to the UK following the reopening of air space above most of Europe many are faced with potentially hefty charges from the extended car park stay of their vehicle.