Car Market
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families.
BCA launches all-new website
Following a 12 month development project BCA has launched a brand new website with a raft of new features for customers.
Commuter misery for Britain’s jammed motorists
Frustrated commuters spend more than two days (49.5 hours) each year stuck in stand-still traffic on Britain’s roads, it has been revealed.
Avoid the VAT trap with a new Nissan
Any Nissan buyer concerned their new car might not be delivered by the end of 2009 needn’t worry – they won’t have to pay the Government’s higher rate of VAT.
Don’t buy a Capri without buying this book first
When launched, the Ford Capri was revolutionary. It was a car that set the European market alight, allowing even a buyer on a modest budget an intoxicating whiff of the exotic whilst keeping running costs at affordable levels.
Corsa flexes eco cred with new sub-99g model
The most economical Vauxhall model ever will be available to order from January 2010 when the new Corsa ecoFLEX hits the UK market, boasting CO2 emissions of just 98g/km and a miserly combined fuel consumption of 76.3mpg.
New world auction record set for Aston Martin DB2
Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions, concluded its 2009 auction season on a high note in London, posting £10.9 million in total sales with a strong 87% of all lots sold at the third-annual ‘Automobiles of London’ event.
Pagani steals MPH Show with Cinque
One of the world’s rarest and most remarkable supercars – the £1.3million Pagani Cinque - is on its way to London’s MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at Earls Court next week (5-8 November).
Christmas ‘booze cruise’ may cost more than you expect
A new European treaty will see British motorists that head across the Channel this Christmas pursued for any speeding offences they commit while abroad.
Fouriertransform to invest in fuel cell company Powercell
The Swedish government’s venture capital company for the automotive industry, Fouriertransform, is now making its first investment.
Auto industry pushes hard to reduce CO2 emissions
The European automobile industry is proceeding at full pace to reduce further CO2 emissions from its vehicles and is confident to meet legislative targets if a supportive policy and legislative framework is secured.
Renault-Nissan and Barcelona to promote zero-emission mobility
The Renault–Nissan Alliance and the city of Barcelona have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the development of zero emission mobility in the Catalan capital.
Car dealers neglect prospects
Too many dealers are letting sales leads slip through their fingers as a result of not following them up, reports customer relationship experts Mondial Assistance.
50mpg for £5k at Autoquake.com
Going green costs less at Autoquake.com: Britain’s largest online used car retailer has a selection of cars which achieve 50 miles to the gallon with prices starting well below £5,000.
Male motorists must be brighter when it comes to breakdowns
Male motorists are almost three times more likely to be killed or injured on the hard shoulder than women, according to new research from car care specialists, Comma.