Car Market

Motorway Blackspots - The five most dangerous stretches in the UK

Every road can be dangerous if handled incorrectly and drivers are required to remain vigilant against hazards and unforeseen dangers whenever they set out on the road.

Homegrown classic car feast

A 51-year old Jaguar E-Type ‘Low Drag Coupé’ heads an impressive collection of some 50 classic British sports cars that are within the biggest-ever consignment list at Historics’ late Autumn sale on Saturday, 31 August.

Volkswagen e-Golf and e-up! to premiere at Frankfurt Show

In a double world premiere, Volkswagen will be presenting two new and extremely efficient electric cars at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (10th to 22nd September): the e-up! and e-Golf.

Take extra care on rural roads during harvest season

The Safer Roads Partnership, Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police are warning motorists of the dangers that may be present at this time of year as farmers are using the roads more when harvesting and moving their produce.

30% of drivers auto-renewed their last car insurance policy

With the release of the new ‘63' registration plate, September will see an increase in car sales, and with this comes one of the busiest months of the year for car insurance quotes and renewals.

HMC to host new show “The Great Electric Train Show”

Thousands of enthusiasts are expected to converge at the Heritage Motor Centre when it hosts the Great Electric Train Show with Hornby Magazine from Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 October.

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid - 94.2 MPG

The third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, sets new benchmarks with regard to efficiency as well as drive-system and climate comfort.

Ian Callum to lecture on Jaguar design

Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar Cars, is to give a lecture at the Heritage Motor Centre on Saturday 7 September.

Historics’ Porsche Parade

With Porsche celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 this year, it’s fitting that specialist classic car auctioneer, Historics at Brooklands, has assembled a vibrant nine-strong showcase of the air-cooled marque, from 1970 to 1991, for its forthcoming sale at Brooklands Museum on August 31.

Classy classic collection for CarFest South auction

An incredible line-up of more than 70 stunning cars, including a smattering of celebrity owned models, will go under the hammer at this year’s CarFest South ‘Pride & Joy’ classic car auction.

Flip without the flop

Flip flops are more dangerous to drive in than heels according to new research. A third of motorists (33 per cent) wear this flimsiest of footwear behind the wheel and confessions by drivers now indicate they could be responsible for up to 1.4 million near misses or road accidents each year.