Car Market
Mitsubishi the first in Europe to fast charge the i-MiEV
Mitsubishi Motors UK is the first company in Europe to be showcasing the fast charge function of the all-electric i-MiEV city car.
Used car buyers face double price rise in January
Used car buyers could face a price rise double whammy from 1 January, warns independent car advice site honestjohn.co.uk.
Pre-Budget support for electric cars welcomed
The Pre-Budget Report as outlined by Chancellor Alistair Darling, has been welcomed by award-winning green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
Citroen number 1 in LCV scrappage scheme performance
Citroen’s winning performance in the LCV Scrappage Scheme during November makes it three months in a row at the top of the LCV Scrappage chart for the Company. In November alone, Citroen sold 152 LCVs under the Scrappage programme - 26% of the month’s total LCV Scrappage registrations.
John Lewis launches electric minibus
This Christmas, John Lewis Oxford Street will be the first retailer to offer shoppers an environmentally sustainable way to travel to the West End.
Sainsbury's launches world's largest electric van fleet
Sainsbury's has announced it is to purchase 50 electric vans for its online grocery delivery service. When added to the existing fleet of 20, the supermarket will have the largest fleet of electric vans in the world according to UK manufacturer, Smith Electric Vehicles.
Car sales via scrappage scheme pass 250,000 units
New car registrations through the scrappage scheme totalled 251,629 between May and November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT).
Classic car market vibrant for RM Auctions in 2009
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, marked its 30th anniversary in 2009 with a solid year of performance. RM generated over $190 million US in sales with unit volume in excess of 1,450 motor cars, which included 12 separate auctions in four different countries.
Mazda drivers encouraged to ‘Call Mazda First’
Mazda UK has launched ‘Call Mazda First’, a free of charge accident aftercare service for customers involved in a vehicle accident or when victims of automobile theft.
Low emissions vehicles complete COP15 Eco-Rally
In London on 8 December a small convoy of “green” vehicles, left for Copenhagen. Revolve Global organised this historic trip in co-operation with Honda (Insight- hybrid), Revolve Technologies (hydrogen) and Organic Power (bio-methane) to create a mini Eco-Rally of green vehicles for the historic Climate Change Summit.
Buzz about Autosport International increases with Turbo Dynamics’ innovative stand plans
The excitement about Autosport International 2010 is fit to ‘bubble over’ with the announcement that world-renowned turbocharger re-manufacturer: Turbo Dynamics will be attending. The dynamic company is said to have gone all out to create a new and attention-grabbing stand for the show.
NAIAS primed, expanded and ahead of pace
While still December on the calendar, organizers of the North American International Auto Show are ready to fast forward to 2010. New features and a full show floor are bringing a bit of "happy" to the new year in the automotive industry.
Renault-Nissan battery plant site for Portugal
The Renault-Nissan Alliance have announced the location for the planned battery production site in Portugal. The announcement was made in Lisbon by Prime Minister Jose Socrates and Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Kill the engine, save the planet
Idle drivers must switch off in a jam or we’ll all come unstuck. Less than five per cent of drivers switch off the engine when in a rush hour standstill.
British land speed record team on tour
Following its success in establishing five new International and American speed records at Edwards Air Force Base in California in August, the British Steam Car team has begun a tour of the UK.