Car Market
Volkswagen voted Europe’s best carmaker
Volkswagen has been voted the best volume European carmaker by visitors to the leading car review website, RoadTestReports.co.uk.
Stabilising fuel prices leads to CPI rise
CPI annual inflation was 1.5 per cent in October, up from 1.1 per cent in September, according to consumer price indices from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Young drivers still have lessons to learn
Shocking research released by The Co-operative Insurance and Brake, the road safety charity, has revealed that 30 per cent of young drivers admit continuing to drive recklessly and illegally, despite the deadly consequences.
Don't let a festive tipple drive you into motor trouble
Motorists convicted of drink driving could see the cost of their motor insurance premium almost double, according to moneysupermarket.com. Worse still, some may find they are totally uninsurable in the future.
CV Operator Show on track for success
Bookings for next year’s Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and Workshop 2010 are increasing daily as exhibitors, past and new, book for the first major road transport and automotive service industry meeting place since 2008.
Keith Cronin to demonstrate at Race Car Live!
BRC title holder Keith Cronin will be demonstrating just why he is a champion, driving his Mitsibushi Evo 9 at Brands Hatch this coming Sunday 22nd November, after competing in the final round of the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (Rally of Scotland).
Petrol guzzling 4x4’s go green
It’s no secret that the 4x4 sector has long been under fire for being excessive and unnecessary petrol guzzlers that are a menace to the environment and other road users.
SKF and Ricardo to develop energy efficient solutions
SKF and Ricardo have signed an agreement to develop energy efficient solutions to better serve the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry for increased fuel economy and reduced CO2.
James Martin wins Autoglym Celebrity Concours
For the third year in succession, TV chef and renowned car enthusiast, James Martin, triumphed in the Autoglym Celebrity Concours at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show.
Peugeot starts marketing the i0n
Peugeot has started to take pre-reservations for its electric car, the i0n in the UK. Already the marque has signed letters of intent with a number of companies and local authorities across Europe, for the vehicle to become part of their car-sharing and vehicle fleets.
Electric Renault Fluence to be produced in Bursa
Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emission Kangoo Van, Renault has now announced that the electric version of Fluence will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey.
Driving in the dark becomes even safer
Bosch’s enhanced night vision system "Night Vision plus" makes driving in the dark even safer for drivers and other road users. Like its predecessor, this active safety system provides a high-contrast image of the area immediately ahead of the vehicle.
Silverstone and Renaultsport offer Rookie Drive
Silverstone has teamed up with Renaultsport to provide a new driving experience, Rookie Drive, to provide essential driver training for teenagers.
Electric Avenue 37,000 square foot display at NAIAS
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show.
Surtees to drive sports car full length of Channel Tunnel
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel and on the occasion of the 37th annual Burlington Beaujolais Run, Eurotunnel is, for the first time ever, opening its service tunnel to allow a unique car to drive from England to France.