Car Market
New cars up to 25% cheaper to run than used
Buying a new car could be more cost effective than a used one, with cheaper running and insurance costs saving motorists up to 25 per cent in the first year, according to analysis from MoneySuperMarket.com.
Classic clamour
With a record 161 classic motor car consignments spanning 50 marques and 91 years, Historics at Brooklands opens its auction doors on Saturday, August 30th to the largest, most varied and evocative offering in its history.
Millions of motorists ignoring the risks and drinking the morning after the night before
New research suggests that millions of motorists in the UK are putting the lives of other road users at risk and could face losing their driving licence because they are driving the morning after a drinking session.
See over 100 large model aircraft up close at popular show
Model aircraft fans will be able to see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft at the annual ‘Large Model Aircraft Show’. The popular show, now in its 6th year, takes place on Sunday 26 October at the Heritage Motor Centre.
Popular Electric Train Show back for second year
Over 3,000 enthusiasts are expected to visit the Great Electric Train Show which takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre in conjunction with Hornby Magazine on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October.
Autoglym reflects the best of British at concours of elegance
Premium car care company Autoglym have announced they will attend the prestigious Concours of Elegance event for the third year running.
A nation of middle lane hoggers
The South East of England is the country’s middle lane hogging hot spot, according to a new study by Direct Line Car Insurance.
Brands Hatch Festival of Porsche revs up
The Porsche Club GB will host a new festival event at Brands Hatch, Kent, on 21 September, featuring racing, displays and demonstrations of both classic and contemporary Porsche sports cars that will bring to life the fascinating story of the iconic German marque.
Electric vehicles set for 2014 MPG Marathon
Electric vehicles will feature strongly in this year’s MPG Marathon for the first time – but the drivers will have to plan their recharging points carefully if they want to finish first in their class.
Parents urged to put tyre safety at the top of the class
With schools across the UK set to return after the summer holidays, parents preparing for the daily school run are being reminded about the importance of checking that their car tyres are safe and legal.
Best of British goes on show at Barons, Sandown Park
The real diversity of Britain’s motoring heritage can be seen in the entries for Barons’ annual British Heritage Sale at Sandown Park (September 2nd).
Heritage Motor Centre to host brand new Bus Festival
The Heritage Motor Centre is to host an exciting new show on Sunday 31 August to thrill bus and coach enthusiasts.
Goodwood Revival brings Stonehenge to West Sussex
Where else in the world can you see a full scale model of Stonehenge, the largest gathering of Jaguar D-types and Mods and Rockers duking it out on Brighton Pier without leaving the confines of a racing track? At the Goodwood Revival of course, which takes place from 12 – 14 September at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Ferrari 250 GTO auctioned for record-breaking $38,115,000
At the Bonhams auction, records were shattered as the 1962/63 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis number “3851GT”, sold for $38,115,000 USD.
Car manufacturer sites rely on content websites to catch consumers before they decide
Manufacturer websites play a limited role in the early stages of the car buying process as consumers favour automotive content sites.