Car Market
The motoring tourist traps in Europe
British tourists could face bills or fines that run into the thousands as almost one in 10 (9%) will go on a self-drive holiday this year and may unknowingly set off without the correct insurance, breakdown cover or equipment.
The perfect fun-filled family festival
The sun has now set on the first of this year’s two rip-roaring CarFest family extravaganzas, sending more than 55,000 festival goers home with smiles on their faces and springs in their steps.
Vauxhall Heritage Centre Open Day celebrates a year of milestones
Vauxhall will be showcasing its private collection of historic cars to the public for one day only on Sunday, 24th August, 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Ferrari Racing Days returns to Silverstone
The Silverstone Grand Prix circuit will once again host the exciting Ferrari Racing Days in September, with a packed schedule of on-track activities from the F1 Clienti, XX programme, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli and the Pirelli Ferrari Open.
Nearly one third of motorists would consider leaving the scene after damaging another vehicle
A new poll, commissioned by ContractHireAndLeasing.com, found that a shocking 30% say they would consider leaving the scene of an accident after only causing minor damage. Another 4% said they would leave even if extensive damage was caused.
Car clubs cash boost
Car clubs are set to receive a £500,000 boost to drive forward their work, Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced.
Records galore at Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions achieved its highest ever total sales value, more than £5million, and secured some world record prices in its two day sale at the Silverstone Classic, where it achieved a sales rate of 85%.
Driving licence fees to fall
Driving licence fees are set to fall by up to 32% under plans announced by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, and Transport Minister Claire Perry.
Tesla opens store and service centre in West London
Tesla has opened a new store and service centre in the UK. Accessible from the M4 and M40 in West London, the new location features a Model S design studio, a seven-bay service area, and the UK’s first purpose-built two-bay delivery centre. It will also offer Model S owners a free shuttle service to the nearby Heathrow airport.
HMC hosts brand new Classic Van & Pickup Show
The Heritage Motor Centre is to host a brand new show on Sunday 10 August for light commercial vehicles including vans, pickups, campers and “working” cars such as classic taxi’s and police cars.
How to make the most of Britain’s best new car deals
What Car? helps buyers get the new car they want at the best price possible. They explain the various buying options out there, and provide the know-how needed to haggle with confidence.
New 176 mpg Audi A3 Sportback e-tron goes 'on grid'
The 2014 World Car of the Year adds the potential for zero emissions motoring to its repertoire from next month as the new A3 Sportback e-tron becomes the first plug-in hybrid to join the Audi range.
Festival of Fiftieths at Croft Nostalgia Weekend
Croft will reach half a century of racing action at its popular annual Nostalgia Weekend (2-3 August) – but it is not just the North East’s premier motor sport facility that will be hitting the 'Big 5-0’ at the retro-flavoured motoring extravaganza.
Buy a 4x4 as the weather hots up
The soaring temperatures suggest now would be the ideal time to buy a convertible. But leading vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA) is actually advising that the better deals to buy right now will be the cars that cope with the snow, rain and storms of winter.
Le Mans-winning Porsche 911 GT1 ’98 in action at Silverstone Classic
Sixteen years since it last raced at Silverstone in the FIA GT British Empire Trophy Race in 1998, the iconic Porsche 911 GT1 ’98 will return to the world-renowned track in Northamptonshire this coming weekend (26 – 27 July) when it participates in the Silverstone Classic motor racing festival.