Car Market
Experts share wisdom on safer winter motoring
Motor industry self-regulatory body, Motor Codes Ltd, is committed to raising standards and increasing consumer protection for UK motorists.
Motorists demand transparency over use of trainee instructors
Ninety-seven per cent of AA members say learner drivers should have the right to be told if their driving instructor is learning on the job, according to a new survey.
Citroen C-Zero: The new 100% electric city car
Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise: with the C-ZERO, CITROEN is broadening its compact vehicle range with a 100% electric offering.
Classic car enthusiasts urged to put a stop to scrappage scheme
Britain’s classic car population is under threat – that’s the view of the Classic Motor Show - and the organisers are urging all classic car enthusiasts to use this year’s show as a chance to come together to find a way to stop classic cars becoming victims of the Scrappage Scheme.
Owners show off ‘pride and joy’ at Classic Bikes
There’s more than a few treats in store for classic bike lovers at this year’s Classic Bikes at the Classic Motor Show. Held at the NEC Birmingham from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November, the Pride of Ownership competition – supported by Meguiars and RealClassic magazine – brings together immaculate motorcycles of all types.
Used car buyers deserve five star service
Dealership standards of service shouldn’t just be confined to new car buyers. So says the UK’s leading used car hypermarket, Carcraft.
Ferrari 599 China auctioned for 1.2 million euro
The unique Ferrari 599 China was won tonight by an anonymous client from Shanghai at the final price of about 1.2 million euro (including taxes).
Triple honours for Brawn GP
Brawn GP has scooped an unprecedented three awards at the 2009 Professional MotorSport World Expo Awards, which honour the sport’s outstanding teams, technologies, personalities and facilities.
Suzuki Alto achieves 141mpg in city driving
After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64mpg last month, the highly fuel efficient Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72mpg overall
John Danby Racing Honda NSX at Britcar Brands Hatch
Experienced sportscar team John Danby Racing will debut the Honda NSX for owner and Britcar race winner David Fenn having completed the build of the Japanese sportscar in time for this season’s final Britcar round at Brands Hatch on the 7th November.
Highway Code confusion
British motorists are exposed as being out of touch with the Highway Code, according to research from moneysupermarket.com. Only three per cent correctly identified five standard rules from the Code.
Used car prices fall online first at Autoquake.com
The values of used cars are falling and they are dropping faster online than on the forecourt reveals online used car retailer, Autoquake.com.
Take the CO2 Survey and win £50
A new on-line Car CO2 Survey continues this week to find out how consumers find vehicle CO2 emissions information on car manufacturer websites.
Used Car Fuel Economy Label launched
A colour-coded Used Car Fuel Economy Label has been launched by Minister for Transport Sadiq Khan.
Nationwide sends Cats' Eyes reflectors to UK schools
Of those most at risk, child pedestrians are perhaps one of the more vulnerable groups of road users, with many still learning road awareness skills as they walk to and from school on an almost daily basis.