Car Market

Jaguar E-type celebrated on new First Class postage stamp
Arguably the most beautiful car in history, the Jaguar E-type’s stunning looks and 150mph performance are being celebrated appropriately on one of three new First Class postage stamps being launched today (Wednesday 14th August) by the Royal Mail.

Used car values continue to rise year on year
Following the trend set by other sectors of the UK economy, July was also a good month for used car values according to the latest data from vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA).

The mk2 Hovervan glides into World of Top Gear at Beaulieu
A second vehicle from the current run of Top Gear, now in its 20th series, has joined the ranks of challenge vehicles in Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear.

Nissan Leaf first 100% electric vehicle to join Motability Scheme
The new Nissan LEAF has become the first 100% electric vehicle to join the Motability Scheme, allowing the scheme’s 620,000 current users the opportunity to explore zero emission motoring.
LV= launches classic car insurance
LV= is launching classic car insurance to cater for vehicles over 20 years old.

Best-specced MINI Cooper gears up for BCA sale
BCA is offering a very special MINI Cooper at the Blackbushe auction centre on Wednesday 15 August direct from GE Capital.

Vauxhall opens its doors to 110 years of history
Vauxhall will open its Heritage Centre to the public on Sunday 18th August as it celebrates its 110th birthday, giving everyone the chance to see its private collection of historic vehicles.

Schumacher’s Benetton B191 to be auctioned at Nürburgring
The car in which seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher scored his first ever Grand Prix points is to be auctioned at COYS’ sale in Nürburgring, Germany, on 10th August.

Classic cars reunite for nostalgic ‘Autumn Classic’ to celebrate ‘Traveller at 60’
Hundreds of Vintage, Veteran and Classic cars over 20 years old will reunite at the nostalgic annual Autumn Classic, which returns to the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 22 September.
Lex Autolease delivers 100th electric vehicle
Lex Autolease, UK fleet management company, has reached a milestone in the provision of alternative fuel vehicles with the delivery of its 100th plug in electric vehicle.
One in five Brits admit to drug-driving
One in five Brits (19%) admit to having driven under the influence of drugs, according to research by Confused.com.

45 years old and doing it the green way
Leamington Spa based, building services design consultants, Greenway & Partners are proud to announce 45 years in business, and to mark this milestone birthday the Company has chosen this occasion to re-launch its image with a new green initiative and new addition to the team - Zoe.
Dashboard denial
More than 1 in 5 motorists have ignored red warning lights on their car dashboar, according to BCA.

Toyota connects with industry partners to bring power to the people
At the same time as it continues to bring advanced, low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicles to the marketplace, Toyota knows their success will rely on customers having easy access to safe and convenient recharging points.

HPI urges used car buyers to double check log books
The UK’s leading vehicle history check expert, HPI, is warning used car buyers to be on their guard against stolen log books (V5) after receiving a spate of consumer calls expressing concern over recent purchases.