Car Market
Caterham and Sunseeker unite at London Boat Show
Sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, and luxury super yacht builder, Sunseeker International, have formed a unique alliance to create the ultimate expression of the millionaire lifestyle.
Prepare for winter driving with free Servicing Stop advice
Unprecedented weather conditions have resulted in record numbers of breakdowns with the AA reporting 2,000 calls an hour and more than twice the number per day than usual.
Insurer urges motorists to give driving full attention
As Harriet Harman, the Labour Party's Deputy Leader, appears in court for her involvement in an incident in which she was allegedly using a mobile phone whilst driving, research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance highlights that driving with a mobile phone is unfortunately a common occurrence.
Chevrolet Aveo RS show car
Chevrolet announced the world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. It features a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts, and provides a preview of the next-generation Aveo.
December car registrations buck usual trends
'With the scrappage scheme scheduled to end at the end of February 2010, private buyers have used the opportunity in the past month to both take advantage of the scheme and to benefit from the reduced 15 per cent VAT rate' Sue Robinson, RMI director, representing new car dealers, commented in the wake of car sales figures for December 2009.
BMW wins Greenest Manufacturer of the Year Award
Green-Car-Guide.com, the UK green car news site, has announced the BMW Group as the winner of the Greenest Manufacturer of the Year Award.
Volkswagen Amarok pick-up takes on Dakar Rally
Eight months before it arrives in the UK this September, the new Volkswagen pick-up, the Amarok, is demonstrating its power, durability and off-road performance by following the Volkswagen Motorsport team currently taking part in the gruelling Dakar rally across some of the toughest terrain in South America.
New car buyers faced with too much choice
New-car buyers are faced with too much choice, and the growing number of diverse products offered by manufacturers is causing consumer confusion, according to research by Glass’s Guide.
British Car Auctions fully operational despite snow
Despite the whiteout conditions across much of the UK and snow fall of up to 12 inches in some locations, every scheduled BCA sale is taking place today.
Big freeze heats up 4x4 sales
As Britain shivers in the grip of the worst Winter for over 30 years, motorists are fighting back against the big freeze. Sales of 4x4 vehicles are on the up as car buyers opt for all-wheel instead of no-wheel drive.
Kwik-Fit’s Tyre Wall of Shame calendar
Kwik-Fit has revealed its annual Tyre Wall of Shame calendar for 2010. Compared to other famous tyre calendars, the Tyre Wall of Shame 2010 may be less glamorous, however the photographs are equally likely to take people’s breath away.
Find your competitive edge at Race Retro 2010
This year’s Race Retro is promising the latest in high-quality components, aimed at making any historic motor sport entrant that little bit more competitive in their chosen discipline.
Exciting rally stage set to thrill at Race Retro 2010
This year’s Race Retro will see legendary Rally drivers put to the test on an exciting new live action Rally Stage when it returns to Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March.
Diesel drivers watch out for waxing
With -20°C forecast in some parts of the UK, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is warning drivers of diesel cars to remember that their fuel can wax over in extremely low temperatures, which could damage the fuel filter and cause a breakdown.
Used car buyers avoid the snow and shop online
Online used car retailer, Carsite.co.uk, experienced more than double the average number of daily sales as the first heavy snowfall of the year meant buyers avoided treacherous roads and snow-covered forecourts to make their vehicle purchase over the internet.