Car Market

The 'Lormarins 1200' unveiled in London’s Mayfair

Part of London’s Mayfair came to a standstill today as South African motor racing legend and former F1 World Champion Jody Schecter took his Excellency Dr Zola Skweyiya, the South African High Commissioner, on a high speed run to launch a major new motoring event.

Axon hybrid chosen for ‘Plugged-in Places’ ceremony with E-on

UK car manufacturer Axon Automotive has been chosen to be part of the signing ceremony to launch the cooperation between E-on and Milton Keynes Council to provide the charging infrastructure for electric cars.

Drivers required to plug into phase two of MINI E trial

The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a pioneering trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June.

Used car sector values rise, despite average fall

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that despite a small fall in the overall average value of used cars in March, this was due to a change in mix that saw greater volumes of cars sold in the lower value sectors.

Learning to drive? Is your instructor a learner, too?

What Car? Driving School is warning all learner drivers to check that their driving instructor is not a learner, too.

Ford's new large cars launched with stronger residual values

Ford's new S-MAX and Galaxy, and revised Mondeo boast improved residual values of up to £1,275 according to independent experts.

Used car stock to bottom out in 2011, says Carsite.co.uk

The used car market is headed towards a period of stock shortfalls as weak new car sales in 2008 and 2009 impact the availability of three year-old ex-fleet models, highlights Carsite.co.uk.

Beaulieu Motorcycle Muster Ride-in-Day

Beaulieu Motorcycle Muster Ride-in-Day on Sunday 27th June is a new event in the 2010 Beaulieu calendar and promises to be a great day out for bikers, bike traders and all the family.

IAM Drive & Survive

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has announced the merger of its two commercial businesses, IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive. They will now trade under the new name IAM Drive & Survive. The news was announced yesterday at an official launch at Palmer Sport’s motor circuit, Bedford Autodrome.

Toyota values ride out the recall storm

The prolonged and often negative media coverage of Toyota’s recent safety record has had no discernible impact on the residual values of the brand’s vehicles, according to new analysis from Glass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values.

VXR Power Events Rollercoaster Challenge

Calling all thrill-seekers: would you like to go on a journey of adrenaline-pumping fun? Then sign up to the VXR Power Events Rollercoaster Challenge for the ultimate combination of exhilarating driving and spine-tingling rollercoaster rides!

Perodua £1,000 swappage allowance

The end of the Government Scrappage Scheme needn’t mean the end of great value motoring as Perodua introduce a generous new £1,000 Swappage Allowance offer when purchasing a Myvi or Kenari, which means that customers can buy a new Perodua from as little as £5,799.