Car Market
Win-win for popularisation of electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a cooperative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the popularisation of electric vehicles (EV) with the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a program of the William J. Clinton Foundation.
BMW Concept ActiveE
The BMW Group presents yet another milestone along the way to achieving CO2 free mobility. The BMW Concept ActiveE provides a taste of a purely electrically-powered BMW.
Multiple luxury brands under one roof for the public
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is bringing high-end luxury vehicles to Detroit in an exclusive setting when The Gallery converges on the MGM Grand Detroit January 11-12, 2010.
Car carnage out in the snow and ice
It's carnage out there in the snow and ice, if the claims from AA Insurance are anything to go by. On the day of the great snowfalls, 18th December, the broker's claims department handled 100 claims for snow and ice related crashes before lunch.
Traffic and transport updates available for iPhone
Winter holidays can be turned grey by travel woes. While the weather can't be controlled, Directgov, the Nation's Official Website, can help people to avoid traffic and transport nightmares.
MORE TH>N’s advice in coping with the weather
Snow and ice has hit Britain, with more expected over the weekend. Leading insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Snow and ice bring toll of collisions
Despite warnings of plunging temperatures and the heavy snow showers that swept the east and south-east of Britain this morning, many drivers have been caught out in the slippery conditions according to AA Insurance (Friday 18th December).
Ford Focus named CAP Used Car of the Decade
The Ford Focus 1998 – 2005 has been voted ‘Used Car of the Decade’ by CAP – the UK’s independent used car pricing experts.
Skoda announces Superb Estate pricing
Prices for the award-winning new Skoda Superb Estate have been announced. Prices start at just £17,715 OTR for the Superb Estate S with the 1.4 TSI 125bhp engine.
Next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30
Volvo Cars will unveil the next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010.
Audi A3 awarded CAP Executive Used Car of the Decade
Highly regarded vehicle valuation specialist CAP has named the Audi A3 ‘Executive Used Car of the Decade’ in its Used Car Awards, acknowledging the major contribution made by the pioneering three and five-door hatchback in distilling the premium sector values traditionally reserved for larger prestige cars and introducing them into the compact class.
Winter weather driving tips
With snow and ice affecting many parts of the country the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice for safe winter driving.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV launches UK’s largest public electric car trial
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has become the first zero emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government funded Technology Strategy Board user trials.
Volkswagen puts the Dakar Rally on the iPhone
From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple’s online store today.
For the ultimate Christmas present visit the BCA Showroom
Whilst a new car may not be within reach of everyone’s budget for this Christmas as that special present, there will be some who would like to surprise their loved one with a new set of wheels on 25th December. And that might even mean something a little less ordinary!