Car Market
Toyota Prius Plug-in delivers impressive ownership cost performance
The Toyota’s new Prius Plug-in delivers distinct advantages in terms of its extended all-electric driving range, exceptionally low CO2 emissions and, when running in full hybrid mode, excellent fuel economy.
Classics race away at the Silverstone Classic Sale
With an amazing sales rate of 89 percent of the classic and road cars on offer, along with the sale of a further 13 competition cars, Silverstone Auctions achieved a fantastic premium inclusive total of £1.1m at its latest event, the Silverstone Classic Sale.
Top tips for driving in Europe
Driving in Europe will cost less this year in almost every motoring holiday destination, according to the new Motoring on the Continent report from Post Office. Despite petrol prices increasing in Europe, the strong pound means this rise is offset, giving holiday motorists more miles for their money.
Olympic cycling surge brings golden opportunity for thieves
Commuters getting on their bikes to avoid Olympic congestion are being urged to put the brakes on opportunist thieves in a race to cash in on a sales boost.
Simply 4x4: A great day out for all 4x4 motoring enthusiasts
On Sunday 12th August, join the droves of Land Rovers, Jeeps and Range Rovers heading for Beaulieu to take part in the first ever Simply 4x4 event. All 4x4 vehicles, of any age or model, are welcome, from classic Land Rovers to brand new BMW 4x4s.
“Chummy” heads home after New Zealand hiatus
Every shipment is special to Anglo Pacific International Plc, but some are just that little bit more “special” than others. A 1928 Austin 7 “Chummy” Tourer with a very poignant history was one delivery that deserved an incredibly watchful eye.
British Car Auctions sells over £231 million of top cars at half-year point
Demand remains strong for upper executive , sports and luxury cars says BCA, as buyers continue to support the company’s programme of Top Car and Executive sales.
Scarlet fever at Silverstone Classic
A world record 60 Ferrari F40s took to the full Silverstone Grand Prix circuit during Sunday’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA event to mark the Italian supercar’s 25th birthday.
Scottish and Southern Energy plugs into Ampera
The Chief Executive of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), the broadest based energy company in the UK, has taken delivery of six new Vauxhall Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (E-REV).
Cannonball 2000 to make Dreams Come True at Beaulieu
On Sunday 29th July Cannonballers in a variety of prestige cars, will gather at the James Bond – Bond in Motion exhibition at the Beaulieu Motor Museum to provide a fun-filled dream day out for beneficiary children and their families from charity Dreams Come True (dctc.org.uk) ahead of the first ever Cannonball 2000 event from 5th – 9th September.
Supercar showdown set to stun Bank Holiday Monday
On Bank Holiday Monday 27th August some of the world’s most powerful supercars will be roaring into action for a high octane Supercar Showdown in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
Classic E-type pips ex-Chris Evans Ferrari to be first past the post
Red was definitely the colour of the day at Barons’ sale at Sandown Park on July 17th, with the four top-selling cars all sporting vibrant scarlet bodywork.
Taking your car abroad? Check insurance cover
As the school term comes to an end and thousands of families prepare for the great summer getaway, Aviva is urging motorists planning to drive abroad to check their insurance cover to help avoid problems on the road.
Alamo supports 13 year-old Paige Wheeler's American dream
For most 13-year old school girls, summer holidays involve hanging-out with their friends, trips to the cinema and perhaps a week or two in the sun. Paige Wheeler, a Wrenn School pupil from Wellingborough, has other plans.
Jaguar Heritage vehicles on display at the Heritage Motor Centre
Visitors to the Heritage Motor Centre will be able to see a collection of ten Jaguar Heritage vehicles representing some of Jaguar's finest sports car and racing history from Saturday 21 July. The display will enable fans of Jaguar to see and admire some of these beautiful iconic models.