Car Market

Simply 4x4: A great day out for all 4x4 motoring enthusiasts
Simply 4x4, last Sunday, 12th August, a new fixture on the Beaulieu Events calendar, invited owners of 4x4 vehicles, of all ages and models, from classic Land Rovers to brand new BMW 4x4s, to bring their vehicles to Beaulieu and put them on display in the attraction’s parkland for the day.

Stellar Jaguar line up confirmed for Salon Prive 2012
Jaguar’s line-up for the Supercar Show and Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elegance at Salon Prive has been confirmed with the XKR-S, XK Special Edition, XJ Ultimate and XF Sportbrake.

Largest Suzuki owners’ club gathering heads for Buckingham
This Sunday 19th August could mark the largest group of loyal Suzuki car and motorcycle fans and enthusiasts ever gathered in the UK as they converge on Finmere Airfield near Buckingham for Suzuki Day 2012.

Aston Martin Sheikh-en and stirred
A masterpiece of modern engineering with a truly remarkable performance pedigree, classic and sports car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands has added a one-of-a-kind Aston Martin to its autumn auction at Brooklands on Saturday September 1st.

What Car? free car valuation app
What Car? has launched the UK’s first free car valuation app, which will bring What Car?’s 39 years of independent expertise to car buyers and sellers on the move.
Car seat safety: 2nd hand car seats can harbour hidden faults
Over half a million drivers (2% of those who drive with children in the car) have bought a second-hand car seat in the last 12 months, according to research from Sainsbury's car insurance.

Limited Edition Overfinch Sport GTS-X and Range Rover Evoque GTS
The first of a new breed of high performance SUV debuts for Salon Prive have been announced, with Overfinch revealing the Limited Edition Overfinch Sport GTS-X and the Range Rover Evoque 2012 GTS in London for the first time on the 5th September.

Know your speed limits
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

Santa Pod presents God of the Pod! Incorporating Rotorstock
Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing, has enhanced one of its favourite shows to widen its appeal. God of the Pod (GOTP) on Saturday the 18th August 2012 is the ultimate track day out for owners of all marques, but also includes the ever popular ‘Rotorstock’ event for fans of the iconic rotary engine.

Pair of rare VW Beetles presented for auction this autumn
Classic car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands has cast its net wide to capture a pair of nearly new 1970’s Volkswagen Beetle’s, for its forthcoming autumn auction at Brooklands on September 1st.

Iconic competition bikes reunited with their riders at Salon Prive 2012
Some 30 exquisite motorcycle entries will make up two classes of the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elegance at Salon Prive this year, with Class D: Vee Twins Through the Ages and Class H: Important Competition Machines representing the growing two-wheeled section.

Two-wheeled thrills at the 2012 Goodwood Revival
Motorcycles have always played an important role at the annual Goodwood Revival, and this year’s event (14-16 September) will be no exception, with the prospect of some exceptional two-wheeled action, both on and off track.

Classic cars gather for nostalgic Autumn Classic
The Heritage Motor Centre will once again host the popular Autumn Classic, an annual gathering of vehicles over 20 years old.
Europcar helps customers go greener with 100 Yaris Hybrids
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is continuing to invest in creating a sustainable fleet with the addition of 100 Toyota Yaris Hybrids this year, responding to customer demand for hybrid vehicles.

Used car values rise as stock shortages bite
The relative shortage of stock is generating significantly higher used car values according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report.