Car Market
Worldwide sales of Honda hybrid vehicles reaches 1 million units
Honda has announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles broke the 1 million mark at the end of September 2012.
Vauxhall Ampera secures another top award
Vauxhall’s revolutionary Ampera extended range electric vehicle has won the Green Car category at the 2012 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards.
Baby on Board signs: life-saver or danger?
Confused.com has teamed up with Brake, the road safety charity, to highlight the benefits and dangers of Baby on Board signs and remind parents about safety for younger passengers.
New carbon fibre technology could deliver more fuel-efficient vehicles
Ford has unveiled a prototype carbon fibre bonnet that could help lower fuel consumption.
Average used car values climb in September
Across the board used cars averaged £6,315 in September, an increase of £157 (2.5%) over August’s figure, according to British Car Auction’s latest Pulse Report.
Will the PM’s old Fiat be a vote winner?
A 1971 Fiat 500 L, once owned by Prime Minister David Cameron, is back on the ‘campaign trail’ thanks to Silverstone Auctions.
Nissan Leaf helps launch new nationwide electric car club
The 100% electric Nissan LEAF has played a major part in the launch of a new nationwide electric car club in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
Sunday Times gives Vauxhall Ampera top eco award
Vauxhall’s revolutionary Ampera E-REV has garnered yet another gong for its trophy cabinet, after The Sunday Times awarded it Best Electric Car and Hybrid.
Ford Fiesta goes over a “ton” in epic MPG Marathon
Ford’s super frugal Fiesta ECOnetic has proved that smarter driving can dramatically reduce the cost of running a family car.
Bump and drive
New research reveals that over a quarter of British motorists (26 per cent) have accidentally damaged a parked vehicle and then driven off without owning up to it.
Drive Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell
Hyundai is this week offering media and the public the chance to drive its state-of-the-art ix35 Fuel Cell, as the European Hydrogen Road Tour passes through the UK.
Record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt comes to the UK
British fans will not only get their chance to see the record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt at this month’s Top Gear Live (Birmingham’s NEC 25-28 October), they will become the first audience to witness a very unique twist on the stunt – and possibly a new World Record.
First stretched E-Type?
A 1968 left hand drive Jaguar E-Type series 1 4.2 roadster is to be stretched by four and a half inches during a major restoration being carried out by Classic Motor Cars Limited of Bridgnorth (CMC) in the United Kingdom.
World’s fastest Mini and Postman Pat’s van to star at Flame and Thunder
Santa Pod’s Flame and Thunder event on the 27th October is always a real crowd pleaser, but this year, two extra special cars will help to turn up the heat on the track – as well as guaranteeing to raise a smile amongst kids of all ages!
JD Classics awarded at ‘Uniques Special Ones’ Concours in Italy
Since its success at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, leading classic car company JD Classics received numerous awards for its restoration expertise at the ‘Uniques Special Ones’ Concours event in Florence, Italy from 28-30 September 2012.