Car Market
Elektromotive shares limelight with EV stars at Brussels show
Elektromotive’s status as the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV)...
New Astras entering used car market – opportunity on older model
With the arrival of an all-new and very attractive Astra at the end of Last year, the used market for nearly new Astras is in flux.
Volkswagen defends Dakar Rally title with one-two-three
Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession. The Volkswagen duos and their TDI powered Race Touareg prototypes celebrated a one-two-three podium lockout at the finish of the toughest challenge in motorsport.
Older drivers are the safest, says IAM
Drivers over 70 are no more likely to cause crashes than any other driver, and are considerably safer than younger drivers, according to a report by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Workers risk driving uninsured
Employers are putting their workers at risk of driving without insurance by encouraging them to use their cars for work but not warning them of the need for business use cover on their car insurance.
Retro and Cafe Racers invited to enter concours competition
Race Retro is inviting private owners of Retro and Cafe Racer motorcycles to compete in a concours competition at this year’s show held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March.
Autocar’s hot hatch of the future made real by Ford
Visitors to the Autocar stand at the Autosport International show will get a special treat: the chance to see a scale model of the winning design in Autocar’s Hot Hatch 2020 competition, made by the expert clay modellers at Ford’s technical centre in Dunton, Essex.
Used car price rises mask sector declines
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values increased in December, following three months where values have fallen.
Mitsubishi and Hydro-Quebec partner for electric vehicle project
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced an unprecedented collaboration by its Canadian unit Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) and Hydro-Quebec that will put up to 50 zero-emission all-electric i-MiEV passenger cars on the streets of the City of Boucherville
The force behind the force
Driver safety education expert AA DriveTech is the principal provider of the training and presentation materials that comprise the Thames Valley Police & Safer Roads Partnership Young Drivers Scheme.
Set sail for Beaulieu BoatJumble
With over 1,000 stands, Beaulieu’s 33rd annual BoatJumble is the largest outdoor sale of boating bits in Europe. This year’s show, on Sunday 25th April, 2010, will be held in the grounds of the world famous Beaulieu attraction.
BCA makes car buying at auction even easier
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), is aiming to make car buying a lot easier for motorists who like to make the most of the great deals on offer at auctions.
Lotus Evora Cup
Lotus Motorsport announces the Evora Cup race car together with an innovative European points based race series for 2010. The race car will make its first public appearance at the Autosport International racing car show in Birmingham, UK on the 14th January 2010.
Zircotec renews support of Historic Road Sports Championship
Classic car drivers and owners participating in the HSCC Historic Road Sports Championship are set to benefit from further thermal management support from Zircotec as the company renews its sponsorship of the historic race series for the 2010 season.
Used-car market “very challenging” in 2010, says Glass’s
Supply shortages, tighter trading margins and limited retail demand will make 2010 a particularly tough year for used-car dealers, predicts Glass’s Guide.