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UK drivers paying over the odds for multi-car insurance

Nearly a third of UK households with more than one car could be paying as much as 60% over the odds for their motor insurance, new figures reveal.

New website for first time and learner drivers launches

New website for first time and learner drivers launches

A new independent information portal and community for learner drivers and their families, partners and friends went live today.

Santa Pod’s Powerfest - Putting the ‘rush’ in Rushden!

Santa Pod’s Powerfest - Putting the ‘rush’ in Rushden!

If you’re a motorsport fan - or just want to see something a little out of the ordinary, make sure that you make your way to Rushden town centre at 2pm on the 22nd of May - for the Rushden Powerfest!

‘Barn find’ of classic cars goes under the hammer at BCA Blackbushe

Bank Holiday Monday (3rd May 2010) will provide classic enthusiasts with a large collection of cars dating from the late 1940s to the 1980s in a unique sale at British Car Auctions, Blackbushe.

Used car market shows motor finance growth

The latest motor finance market statistics published by the Finance & Leasing Association show growth in the used car market in February, as well as in the new car market.

Citroen Festival celebrates 40 years of the GS & SM

Citroen has announced details of the ‘Citroen Story’ Festival 2010, which will be held at the Zolder race circuit in Belgium on 24th & 25th of April.

Sainz, Brundle, Bell, Laffitte and Biela: The Scirocco R Cup

Sainz, Brundle, Bell, Laffitte and Biela: The Scirocco R Cup

Five legendary names from the world of motorsport will line-up on the grid at Hockenheim this weekend (23-24 April), as the famous German track plays host to the inaugural round of the new Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup.

Spectacular convertibles at Blackbushe

Spectacular convertibles at Blackbushe

Lex Autolease and Black Horse offered 400 convertibles at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 17th April and every single car sold, generating a turnover of £4.6 million pounds.

Barber going for glory in 2010 European Drift Championship

Barber going for glory in 2010 European Drift Championship

The first round of the thrilling European Drift Championship (EDC) is now just days away and drifting hotshot Pete Barber is fired up and ready to go.

Cleaning volcanic ash from your car

Motorists across the UK are being warned that the volcanic ash from the Icelandic eruption could damage vehicle paintwork.

Peugeot demonstrates excellence in eco2fficiency

Peugeot is running a unique event at Durham University (Queens Campus) to showcase its prowess in eco-efficient technology, design and expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Used car valuation is moving online

Printed valuation guides might still be a very familiar sight in UK used car showrooms but, according to Glass’s, a fast-growing proportion of dealers are also now sourcing authoritative valuation data via the web.

Marisa Wayne to compete in the 2011 Mac 4x4

Marisa Wayne to compete in the 2011 Mac 4x4

The Mac 4x4 is a long-distance, annual, four-wheel drive navigational endurance event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support that has taken place every March since 2002.

Seat Eco-nomics makes green motoring add up

Seat Eco-nomics makes green motoring add up

As the successful UK scrappage scheme fades into memory SEAT is launching an innovative new retail offer that lets buyers who missed out save not once, but twice.

Unique price-drop car auction offers over £1m in savings

Unique price-drop car auction offers over £1m in savings

The UK’s first price-drop car auction has launched, and it’s already bringing an average saving of £930 to car-buying Brits. Over 1,000 retail-standard vehicles are available now on the UK Car Exchange website at ukcarexchange.com, and the price of every car drops automatically every day.