Car Market

Scottish authorities turn to LEAF to reduce their emissions
Four local authorities in Scotland are now using the 100% electric Nissan LEAF to reduce their carbon emissions and improve air quality.
Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners
Classic vehicles will be exempted from the MoT test, Roads Minister Mike Penning announced today.

Aston Martin Works hosts Bonhams sale at Newport Pagnell
The first event to be held at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell since its refurbishment following a major investment programme, was the annual Bonhams Aston Martin sale.

Celebrate the Mini at Gaydon Show
Hundreds of Minis and their owners will converge at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 1 July to celebrate this iconic car at the annual Gaydon Mini Show.

Zipcar and Vauxhall charge up electric vehicle sharing pilot in London
Zipcar, leading car sharing network, has announced a pilot partnership with car manufacturer, Vauxhall, that sees the all-new electric Ampera join its fleet of self-service, pay as you go vehicles for the next six months.

Celebrate half term at the HMC with family Jubilee themed activities
Children of all ages can enjoy a special Jubilee half term at the Heritage Motor Centre from the 2 – 10 June.

The Ferrari Myth exhibition opens at Shanghai Expo Park
The Ferrari Myth exhibition has been officially opened at the Italian Center in the Shanghai Expo Park. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the company’s Deputy Chairman Piero Ferrari, and representatives of both the Chinese and Italian governments.

Get Dad in Top Gear for Father’s Day
A special £10 discount makes tickets to Top Gear Live the perfect present for next month’s Father's Day (Sunday 17 June) – more so this year as the spectacular show is scheduled to run at Birmingham’s NEC during the autumn school half term week from 25-28 October and a range of special family tickets are also available.

Moss and Dewis recreate Jaguar history by starting the Mille Miglia
60 years after they tackled the 1952 Mille Miglia in a C-type Jaguar equipped with a prototype disc-brake system, Sir Stirling Moss and his co-driver, Norman Dewis, today recreated history by taking the start of the 2012 event, now the world’s most prestigious regularity rally.

Using digital dashboards safely
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on using interactive dashboards safely.

31ST GTI Meeting at Wörthersee
For more than 30 years, the ‘GTI Meeting at Wörthersee’ has been a holiday in the calendar of fans of sporty Volkswagen vehicles.

Stunning Jaguar E-Type ‘Lightweight No.14’
H&H Classics has consigned the 1963 Jaguar E-Type ‘Lightweight No.14’ for its upcoming private sale showcase at Motorexpo, Canary Wharf, June 11-17.

Chevrolet Volt lights up London
It has already won glowing praise from the world’s motoring press, but now the Chevrolet Volt really knows how to shine, after the American manufacturer pulled the wraps off another world-first.

Step back in time at the ‘Classic & Vintage Commercial Show'
Visitors can step back in time when the Heritage Motor Centre hosts the fifth ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ in conjunction with Kelsey Publishing next month.

Pageant of Power gains confirm Bond in Motion line-up
James Bond fans visiting the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power will be left shaken and stirred at this year’s event, as organisers have confirmed that a thrilling line-up of genuine Bond cars will be on display.