Car Market
Car prices driven down for armed forces
A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.
Enjoy a week of ‘Auto Science Live’ at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre is inviting families to enjoy a fun packed week of ‘Auto Science Live’ during the February half term. The event, which runs from the 15 – 23 February, features a range of free activities bringing automotive engineering and the science behind it to life. Included are family Story-telling tours as well as drop in sessions and workshops to inspire children of all ages.
Used car values reach record levels in December
Used car values continue to rise in the used car market according to the latest Pulse report from British Car Auctions (BCA) as average values reached a new high in December 2013.
James Walker to race in Rolex 24 at Daytona in Fall-Line Motorsports’ Audi
WEC class winner James Walker will drive the Fall-Line Motorsports Audi R8 LMS in the 2014 Rolex 24 event at Daytona. The 30 year-old will partner 2013 Daytona class winner Oliver Jarvis. It will be Walker’s first competitive drive in an Audi R8 LMS, having twice previously competed in the 24-hour race in a Porsche.
North West motorists salvage the best deals for scrap vehicles
Motorists looking to sell their car for scrap will earn more money if they live in the North West than in any other part of the country, according to exclusive figures released by vehicle removal specialist Remove My Car.
Milltek searches for VW Cup superstar
Respected exhaust manufacturer Milltek is offering a very hot ticket to one talented race driver – a fully supported drive in their impressive VW Cup Golf for the 2014 season.
Christmas getaway travel
While it may be wet and windy in places, drivers can take consolation that Christmas getaway traffic isn’t expected to be as heavy as normal, says the AA.
Motorists confess to drink-drive sins at Christmas
Twenty five percent (25%) of UK motorists have stopped someone from getting behind the wheel while near to or over the drink-drive limit at Christmas, according to a new survey commissioned by Car Loan 4U.
Careless company drivers responsible for 40% of accidents
Careless company drivers were responsible for 40 per cent of all accidents involving a company vehicle last year, according to new figures from Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest provider of fleet management solutions.
Used car values set to remain strong in 2014
As average used car values have surged to record levels during 2013, BCA suggests next year could bring more of the same in the used car market as the availability of retail quality used cars is likely to remain limited.
One in six drivers ‘bump parks’ their car
British motorists are facing a £1bn repair bill every year as a result of parking incidents and ‘bump parking’. Almost one in six (16 per cent) drivers admit to regularly ‘bump parking,’ allowing their car to knock into other parked vehicles or the curb when getting into or out of parking spaces.
Used car values reach record levels in November
Average values continue to surge to record levels in the used car market according to leading vehicle remarketing company, British Car Auctions (BCA) with November achieving the highest monthly average since it began reporting in 2005.
Toyo Tires steps up motorsport involvement for 2014
Respected Japanese manufacturer Toyo Tires has released details of its extensive motorsport involvement for 2014. Building on the success of its 2013 placement programme, Toyo has extended both the number and range of championships and series it is working with to create a varied and exciting range of racing activity.
Direct Debit and abolition of the tax disc
The government is changing the law in 2014 to reduce tax administration costs and burdens associated with vehicle tax.
Milltek Golf diesel to campaign Dubai 24hr race
KPM Racing are putting the finishing touches to a high-powered Diesel version of Milltek's Time Attack racing Golf which will compete in the 24H Special's class of the Dubai 24H race 9-11th January 2014.