Car Market

Ferrari Racing Days for Father’s Day
The search for the perfect Father’s Day present is over! Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with the gift of tickets to Silverstone Circuit for the Ferrari Racing Days spectacular on 15th and 16th September 2012.

Cannonball 2000: Supercars and stars on VIP road trip with a difference
On 5th September 2012 fifty supercars driven by a myriad of celebrities and prestige car owners will embark on a 2,000 mile journey over five days taking them from London to Paris, via Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Milan, raising funds for children’s charity Dreams Come True (dctc.org.uk).
When is a bargain not a bargain?
A new survey from AA Car Data Check reveals that nearly 50% of those asked would be drawn in by a car for sale if was advertised at a considerably lower price than its market value.

Chemmy is ready to race
Chemmy Alcott is gearing up for an exciting new high-speed adventure. The Olympic downhill skier and recent star of ITV’s Dancing on Ice has just passed her test to become a racing driver and now, as a fully-fledged MSA competition licence holder, is ready to get on track.

Tyre checks can avoid Bank Holiday breakdowns
Millions of drivers are expected to be hitting the roads this Spring Bank Holiday weekend but those failing to check their tyres before heading off risk motoring misery.

Motor sport legends return to Silverstone
Two of the greatest names in British motor sport history will be heading an all-star cast at the 2012 Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July).

Value growth in used car market
Data released in BCA’s Quarterly Pulse Report shows the average value of a used car in the first quarter of 2012 was £6,114 – the highest ever recorded in the first quarter since Pulse began reporting in 2005.
Cheap insurance could come at a cost
It might be far from the most enjoyable thing about owning a classic car, but choosing the correct insurance policy is crucial in making sure your pride and joy is fully protected.

The ‘Rocking and Racing’ festival
Festival goers seeking something slightly different this summer should look no further than the Silverstone Classic powered by The AA (20-22 July).
Traditional in-car games a favourite to keep the kids entertained
A one-hour car journey can feel like a lifetime to a child, so it’s no surprise that 73% of British parents say they enjoy traditional car games, according to research by carhiremarket.com.

Team Milltek GT-R to enter Sport Auto Tuner GP at Hockenheim
Team Milltek GT-R, the force behind the impressive R35 Nissan Time Attack car of Richard Marshall, has announced its plans to take the car over to Hockenheim to compete in the Sport Auto Tuner Grand Prix on the 25th and 26th May.

No photo finish in race for Olympic parking
NCP has redeveloped its FREE and ingenious app for iPhones and it’s now available on iPad. This could end parking pain this summer and beyond.

Alesha Dixon lit up Spinnaker Tower with Nissan LEAF
Alesha Dixon lit up Portsmouth on Monday (May 21st) when she switched on the lights at Spinnaker Tower.

Worldwide sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid vehicles top 4 million
Total global sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid vehicles have topped the 4 million mark as of April 30. Cumulative sales of full hybrid vehicles in Europe reached 423,000 units. In the UK the number is 94,000.

Vintage vehicles and classic cars park up at East of England Show
It's not just about the animals and the agriculture – there’s plenty more on offer at this year’s East of England Show.