Car Market
Radical SR8 RX smashes lap record at 2013 Pageant of Power
Radical’s SR8 RX has set a remarkable new lap record at the three-day 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, which finished yesterday.
Car Loan 4U finance first Mia electric car in the UK
Car Loan 4U, the online car finance specialist, have financed their first electric car, with customer James Quirke becoming the first person in the UK to take ownership of a Mia.
Two thirds of female drivers at risk due to poor car maintenance
A staggering 67 per cent of female drivers in the UK are putting themselves at risk on the road by never checking their brake fluid levels, according to the latest research from countrywide independent garage scheme Trust My Garage.
First European-built Ford Focus Electric rolls off the line
Ford has begun a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Ford Focus Electric – the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe.
Cost of a tax disc could force thousands of “good cars” to be scrapped
The sky-high cost of a tax disc could soon force tens of thousands of good cars, registered since March 2006, off the road and onto the scrapheap.
The five ultimate Dad Cars for Fathers’ Day
When you’re a dad of a certain age new rules apply. Rules, let’s be honest, that kids just don’t get. So to celebrate Father’s Day on June 16th here are Great Escape Classic Car Hire’s fashion-be-damned Top 5 Ultimate Dad Cars, based on customer feedback and hire volumes.
Santa Pod’s BMW Show - Celebrating Munich’s finest on two and four wheels
Fans of the blue propeller now have a new mecca at which to worship the many marvellous Munich meisterwerk – the BMW Show at Santa Pod on the 15th September 2013.
Santa Pod Retro Show 2013 - Back to the old school
Now in its seventh year, Santa Pod’s increasingly popular Retro Show on Sunday 7th July looks set to hit 2013 with a line up that’s bigger and better than ever!
DJ records another number one with Nissan Leaf
Star broadcaster and businessman Mark Goodier has replayed his number one motoring moment by becoming the first person in the UK to take delivery of the all-new and British-built 100% electric Nissan Leaf.
Nissan Leaf charges through 10,000 European sales milestone
Sylvie Lailler became the 10,000th Nissan LEAF customer in Europe, further cementing the ground-breaking zero emission car's status as the best-selling electric vehicle of all time.
Caterham sets sights on retaining Pageant of Power lap record
After taking the honours last year, Caterham aims to defend its lap record at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (14-16 June) with its SP/300.R.
Lotus 7 Club celebrates its 30th birthday
The Lotus 7 Club, for Caterham and Lotus Seven enthusiasts, is celebrating its 30th Birthday at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Hampshire this Saturday, 1st June.
Lamborghini celebrates 50th anniversary at Pageant of Power
Lamborghini is to celebrate its 50th anniversary – ‘100 years of innovation in half the time’ – at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (14-16 June), giving visitors the chance to experience the heart and soul of the brand as classic and modern Lamborghinis take to the event’s 1.2-mile race circuit for full-bore timed runs.
Nissan Leaf branches out as a taxi
Cities across Europe are going through a quiet revolution as taxi companies start to shift from conventional diesel-powered cabs to zero-emission - and near-silent - Nissan LEAF taxis.
Austin-Healey 3000 racecar and GTD GT40 replica up for auction
An FIA-spec 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII historic racing car and a superb GTD GT40 replica have driven to the front of the grid for Barons’ sale at Sandown Park on June 9th.