Car Market
From Sky Blues to green miles
A break in the clouds to reveal blue skies over the city of the ‘Sky Blues’ proved a good omen for 37 ‘green’ drivers taking part in the 2009 ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon this week - with the winning vehicle achieving almost 100 miles per gallon.
Half term fun at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, home to the world's largest collection of British cars, is organising a number of fun filled activities for families to enjoy during October half term.
Women's make-up driving distraction
Almost one fifth of women admit they have put on make up whilst driving, putting themselves and other road users at risk, a new poll has revealed.
Don’t take an early mud bath this autumn
Harvest time is upon us and local drivers, as well as out-of-towners, will be confronted by slippery mud patches on the roads, usually with nothing more than the charmingly rustic home-made sign as a warning.
Jools re-writes history at National Motor Museum
On a recent visit to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Jools Holland popped into the attraction’s new World of Top Gear feature to check his position on the Fastest Lap Times board.
Scrappage scheme will have environmental benefits
There has been criticism of the extension of the car scrappage scheme on the grounds that it is subsidising people who would have bought a car anyway. Critics claim it is an expensive way of saving CO2.
Brighton on the charge
Brighton is set to become the UK’s most electric vehicle (EV)-friendly city outside London, with plans to install 20 Elektrobay roadside charging stations over the coming year.
Vintage at Goodwood rocks British establishment
Vintage at Goodwood – a new annual event for lovers of British Cool and Popular Culture – is the curious lovechild of Lord March, and design duo Gerardine and Wayne Hemingway.
Scrappage scheme extension should lead to green investment
Leading green car guide, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk cautiously welcomed the news that the scrappage scheme is to be extended.
V8 muscle cars but of the polite English variety
British luxury saloons with a muscle-car twist are storming into this year’s Classic Motor Show. Often seen as well-appointed and roomy, the Show is serving up traditional saloons with extra spice.
Ace Cafe at Classic Motor Show
London’s Ace Cafe, roadside legend and purveyor of teas and meals to several generations of motorists, motorcyclists and truck drivers, is making a welcome return to this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13 to 15 November.
Clash of the icons
An iconic British racing car feared on the track came face-to-face with a British tracked icon feared by the enemy.
Top Gear Live takes off on World Tour
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May officially launched this year’s Top Gear Live World Tour from London’s Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in true Phileas Fogg-style suspended below a hot air balloon.
End to used-car price rises as winter lull beckons
Prices for used cars have stabilised, and there is now the prospect of falls in values during the final quarter of the year, according to the valuation team at Glass’s.
Green Motion supports Green Fleet Capital Arrive and Drive
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet’s Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London.