Car Market
EU insurance law could force one in four women off the road
British roads are set to become a man's world, with one in four women (24%) priced off the roads when a new EU law comes into force on the 21st December, according to new research by uSwitch.com.
Honda unveils micro-sized electric vehicle
Honda have unveiled the 'Micro Commuter Prototype', a micro-sized short distance EV commuter.
The cost to defrost car
UK motorists will waste nearly £50 million of fuel this winter by leaving their cars to idle with the engine running in order to defrost them, a new study of regular drivers by Direct Line Car Insurance has discovered.
Multi-million pound racing car takes pole position at Classic Motor Show
An incredibly rare multi-million pound racing car will take pole position as it goes on display at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 16th to 18th November.
Beetle mania at the NEC
A ‘fab four’ of a different kind are making an appearance at The Footman James Classic Motor Show when Silverstone Auctions hosts its classic car sale on 17th November.
Eterniti launches its first showroom in London
Eterniti Motors, the London-based boutique luxury carmaker, officially launched its first showroom yesterday.
The Queen’s Land Rover up for auction
Historics at Brooklands – the auctioneer of fine classic cars and vehicles of distinction – has been given the royal seal of approval by the Ministry of Defence, to auction ‘The Queen’s Land Rover’ at its forthcoming sale at Brooklands, on Saturday 24th November.
Skyfall’s Land Rover to go on display at the HMC
The Land Rover Defender 110 double cab pick-up, driven in the opening sequence of Skyfall will be on display at the Heritage Motor Centre from the 17 December.
Hammond’s budget Bond submarine car at Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear
Following the airing of Top Gear’s 50 Years of Bond Cars special, fans of the show visiting Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear can now see the actual Top Gear Lotus Excel Submarine driven by Richard Hammond into a lake.
Drivers are taking steps to reduce motoring costs
Recent research released by the Energy Saving Trust stated that almost £7bn of fuel is being ‘wasted’ by English motorists.
Ferrari Enzo leads ‘prancing horse’ parade
One of the world’s most amazing supercars – a Ferrari Enzo – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at The Footman James Classic Motor Show.
Average used car values climb in October
Across the board used cars averaged £6,481 in October, an increase of £166 (2.6%) over September’s figure, according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report.
Cash strapped drivers cutting corners could end up in a costly jam
Drivers taking risks behind the wheel to save money could end up in a costly jam as well as breaking the law.
Historics urges fans to act fast in pursuit of Porsche 911 Speedster
Despite a span of 35 years between Porsche’s original Speedster, the 356, and its 911 namesake, the auctioneer Historics at Brooklands suggests there are signs the ’80s icon is developing a similar aura of adulation that has seen its predecessor become one of the most collectible classic cars.
Twizy is Stuff’s Tech Transport of the Year
Renault has added to its trophy cabinet with Twizy winning Stuff magazine’s Tech Transport at their annual awards ceremony last night at the London Film Museum in Covent Garden, London.