Car Market
Run in support of Sport Relief at Santa Pod’s Fast Show
Petrolheads and car enthusiasts have never needed much excuse to attend Santa Pod’s season opening Fast Show -this year on the 21st of March – but, for 2010, there’s yet another great reason to visit the world famous quarter mile -to raise money for Sport Relief!
Autosport International raises funds to make wishes come true
Europe's largest motorsport show, Autosport International, has helped raise almost £4,000 for its 2010 nominated charity, Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, which grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.
Toyota’s Polar Hilux to appear at the Outdoors Show 2010
Toyota’s Polar Hilux, the mighty machine driven by Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May to the magnetic North Pole, is to go on display at the 2010 Outdoors Show.
First time buyer guide for cars from Hendy Group
There’s always plenty of information around for people buying their first home but little for those looking to clock up their first miles in their own car.
‘Get On’ in National Motorcycle Week – July 2010
The MCI is saying ‘Get On’ during National Motorcycle Week 2010 which runs from 18-24 July 2010.
Citroen celebrates 40 years of the SM
Citroen’s high performance coupe, the SM, is celebrating its 40th birthday. The luxury sports tourer, an alliance between Citroen and Maserati, was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 11th March 1970 - 40 years ago today.
New F1 season sparks sales of driving experience days
With the start of each new Formula 1 season, Experience Mad sells more driving days to budding Lewis Hamiltons and Jenson Buttons, keen to share in the thrill of this high octane sport.
Trafficmaster predicts ‘chocca’ block roads for Easter drivers
With spring in the air and British Summer Time starting on 28th March, Trafficmaster predicts that after two years in which the Easter Holiday has proved comparatively quiet on the roads, Easter 2010 will be an exceptionally busy time on Britain’s roads.
Kia survey names Surrey UK pothole capital
Surrey has been named as the pothole capital of the UK in new research. The county has topped the league table of regions most blighted by damaged road surfaces, with some 1,998 potholes afflicting Surrey’s 450,000 motorists.
Record February sales for Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Registrations through scrappage scheme hit 330,000
324,991 new cars were registered through the scrappage scheme by the end of February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Fiat eco:Drive moves into fleet
eco:Drive, Fiat’s awarding-winning in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions, has been introduced to the fleet market with the launch of eco:Drive Fleet.
Simply Ford - National Motor Museum
The first Beaulieu ‘Simply Ford’ event takes place on Sunday 2nd May and promises to be a great day out for all Ford enthusiasts. All Ford owners are invited to come to Beaulieu in their vehicle and become part of the event. Any model is welcome, from the new Focus RS to the old MK 1 or 2 Escort RS or even a Model T!
New car CO2 emissions cut by biggest ever margin
Average new car CO2 emissions fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO2 Report released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Fiat tops CO2 reduction rankings
Fiat has once again set new standards in cutting carbon dioxide emissions, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group posted Europe’s lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services.