Car Market

The fastest taxi driver in the world
Well-known to viewers of BBC Top Gear, Sabine Schmitz is preparing to make her Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) debut racing a 220mph Porsche 962 in one of the massive event’s thrilling races for Group C prototypes.

‘Aston Martin - A Century of Craftsmanship’ exhibition at the Heritage Motor Centre
A new exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 20 July 2013 at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, near Warwick.

XL1-citement hits London as Volkswagen’s 313 mpg car makes UK debut
Volkswagen’s futuristic XL1, the world’s most fuel-efficient production hybrid car, took to the streets of the capital.

Goodwood to be electrified with three Nissan rapid chargers
The world-famous Goodwood Estate in West Sussex is to benefit from the addition of three rapid chargers for electric vehicles – donated by carmaker Nissan.
Autocar Start: the smart way forward for young drivers
Autocar, in a unique partnership with Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, smart, Carrot Insurance and Zurich, launches an innovative and cost-effective new safer driving initiative for learner drivers – Autocar Start.
Drink driving towards higher insurance premiums
With the British summer having finally arrived, many Brits will be firing up their barbeques and enjoying the warmer weather with a glass or two, but being caught over the limit behind the wheel could significantly increase the cost of car insurance premiums, let alone put yours and others' safety at risk warns MoneySupermarket.

Race cars lining up for Classic Sale
Befitting the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, Silverstone Auctions has secured an exciting collection of race cars for its Classic Sale on 27th July, an integral part of the weekend’s motorsport extravaganza at Silverstone circuit.

World’s best Beetle up for auction
Silverstone Auctions will be offering possibly the world’s best Beetle for auction at its Silverstone Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July.

50 Years of the Porsche 911 celebrated at Goodwood
Goodwood is honouring one of the world’s most versatile and popular sports cars – the Porsche 911 – with the main Central Feature at the 2013 Festival of Speed from 11-14 July.

Outstanding finance top risk for used car buyers
Channel 5’s Cowboy Traders has put the spotlight on the risks of buying used cars, highlighting that outstanding finance is a key concern for buyers and sellers alike.

Enjoy a summer of Jaguar at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre is celebrating the iconic Jaguar with a number of themed family activities during the summer holidays from 18 July – 8 September.

Brits set to go topless this summer
The UK might not be able to boast Mediterranean temperatures during the summer months, but this isn't deterring motorists from ‘taking their tops off' - come rain or shine.

Car body shop issues alloy wheel warning
Essex Motorists could be driving potential death traps caused by the so-called “pothole plague” – that’s the view of Fix Auto Dagenham, a member of the country’s fastest growing vehicle body repair network.
New calls for drivers to check engine oil regularly
Advanced engine technology means today’s cars are exceptionally reliable and can go further than ever between trips to the workshop.

Icona Vulcano to make UK debut at Salon Privé
Salon Privé confirms the Icona Vulcano will make its UK debut this September.