Car Market
Porsche owners just love those optional extras
New analysis from HPI Spec Check, a unique valuation service providing factory fitted options data, reveals that Porsche buyers are the most likely to spend big on the options list.
Caterham hosts free race event at Silverstone
Caterham Motorsport’s final race meeting of the season, at Silverstone on October 19/20, will be free for all spectators.
The joy of the veteran car run
When Joy Rainey tackles the Veteran Car Run in her 1904 Oldsmobile in November, it ought to be a breeze.
Your car, your responsibility
We all take responsibility for the food and drink we put in our bodies, but a new study has shown that motorists shy away from taking charge of which oil goes into their car’s engine.
Volkswagen and Ecotricity offer green energy package to customers
Volkswagen Group has signed a partnership deal with green energy supplier, Ecotricity, to provide a 100 per cent green energy offer to all customers purchasing an electric-powered vehicle from one of the Group brands.
Silverstone Auctions secures ex-Fangio car that won’t break the bank
Fans of Fangio – the world’s greatest ever racing driver - will have the chance to bid for one of his cars, just months after one of his racing cars sold for £17.5m, a figure believed to be a record for a car sold at auction.
Online payments don’t offer protection from used car fraudsters
HPI reports a growing number of buyers whose fingers have been burned by the ‘virtual car seller’ scam. Used car buyers mistakenly think that online payment systems, such as Google Wallet, will protect them if they get taken in by a fraudster.
Used car values reach record levels in September
Used car values continue to rise, according to the latest data from leading vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA).
Harrods takes a trip down memory lane
The organisers of the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Harrods.
Jaguars celebrated at Castle Combe Autumn Classic
Jaguars will be celebrated at this year’s Autumn Classic event, held at Castle Combe on Sunday 6th October, with the appearance of two very special models and a parade lead by Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis.
SkyFall’s DB5 now on display at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Aston Martin DB5 which appeared in James Bond’s SKYFALL is now on display at the Heritage Motor Centre until spring 2014.
Heritage Motor Centre to host its first Toy Fair
The Heritage Motor Centre is to host its first Toy and Collectors Fair and expected to attract hundreds of visitors when it takes place on Sunday 24 November from 10am – 3pm.
Research reveals public’s motorway safety concerns towards all-lane running
The Government might be putting plans in place towards easing congestion on the motorways for all-lane running, but new research commissioned by car finance specialist Car Loan 4U has revealed that a large percentage of UK motorists believe using the hard shoulder as an extra lane would be unsafe.
Ford Mustang is voted Europe’s most-wanted classic car
The Ford Mustang is Europe’s most desirable classic car, according to a survey of more than 75,000 users of online car portal AutoScout24.
A chance to learn about the history of RAF Gaydon
The Heritage Motor Centre is to give visitors the chance to learn all about the history of RAF Gaydon at a special lecture on Saturday 2 November.