Car Market
Ford declared a Fleet Hero by Energy Saving Trust
Ford won the innovation prize for its fuel saving technologies at the 2009 Fleet Hero Awards run by the Energy Saving Trust.
Group C Cars to race again at Le Mans in 2010
The support race at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours (12-13 June 2010) will be for cars from the Group C era – hence the crowds will see such icons as the Silk Cut Jaguars, Sauber Mercedes and Porsche 962s in flat-out competition on the fabulous, 8.5-mile Le Mans circuit, shortly before the start of the 24 Hours.
£30m for electric car charging points
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding.
New online game to help tackle child road deaths
An innovative online game to help reduce the number of children killed and injured on Britain's roads has been launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.
Euro NCAP awarded Prince Michael Road Safety Award
2009 was an important year for Euro NCAP with the launch of its new Rating Scheme, and recognition came today as the organisation was awarded Prince Michael’s Special International Award for Innovation.
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport to debut in LA
The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggressively designed coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
Fiat eco:Drive Green Champion at Green Apple Awards
Fiat’s green credentials have been given a further boost following the award of an international accolade for environmental best practice.
Latest falls complete prestige car sector price correction
Last month’s fall in trade prices for prestige-brand used cars should allay growing concerns amongst dealers about unsustainably-high prices, suggests Glass’s.
North American Mazda2 to debut at 2009 LA Auto Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the Mazda2 at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The globally-acclaimed Mazda2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American sub?compact segment that no other competitor can offer.
Couples argue over car prices
Couples argue more about the price when buying a car together, than any other purchasing consideration. Research by online used car retailer Carsite.co.uk, found that in more than one in four cases (25.7%), money was the number one reason for getting into a dispute with their partner over what car to buy.
Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Meguiar’s 2009 Club Showcase winner
A flawless 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 has been selected as the ‘Best in Show’ by a panel of independent judges at the 2009 Meguiar’s Club Showcase.
Clear your car windows before setting off
Make sure you can see and be seen this autumn – that’s the message to road users from Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services provider.
Winter the perfect time to buy a convertible
It may be cold and dark outside, but now is the time to buy a convertible at Autoquake.com. Britain’s largest online used car retailer has over 50 drop-tops in stock at prices which have plummeted by an average of £1,403 (10%) in just two months.
Bangers ready for auction action
The surviving cars from this year’s Bangers 4 BEN will be sold in a special auction at BCA Blackbushe on Wednesday 18 November at 1pm.
All electric i-MiEV’s charge in
Excitement is building as the first 25 full production all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s arrive at Bristol’s Royal Portbury Docks.