Car Market
T2D set to perform ‘greatest live build yet’ at Bug Jam 2012
T2D, the Cambridge based VW scene legend, has announced that it will be performing one of its famous live project car builds at the Bug Jam 26 event in July.
Prius Plug-in: Less charge for your power
Prius Plug-in, which reaches showrooms in July, offers all the familiar virtues of Prius, and then some. Like its sister model, it is powered by a smooth, refined and ultra-efficient full hybrid powertrain, but thanks to new, rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology, it can cover longer distances and reach higher speeds on electric power alone, cutting tailpipe emissions to zero.
Italian Car Concours at Stanford Hall
The grounds of a stately home provide the ideal setting for a gleaming display of Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Alfas, Fiats, Abarths, Lancias and other Italian delicacies – which is why the annual Auto Italia Concours at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire has grown to be such a ‘must-do’ event for Italophiles.
Steal the show at Simply Italian Sunday 13th May 2012
On Sunday 13th May, prepare to see red at Beaulieu, as hundreds of Italian vehicle owners are invited to flock to Beaulieu to show off their stylish motors, with many likely to be in the trademark ‘race red’ traditionally reserved for Italian racing cars.
Post-rally pitstop in Gibraltar for Race2Recovery
After seven gruelling days in the desert, and one in Spain’s very own Wild West, Almeria, the Race2Recovery team parked its pair of dusty 4x4 Qt Wildcats on the tarmac of Gibraltar’s Ocean Village for some well-earned RnR in friendly British surroundings.
Silverstone Auctions to host two CarFest sales
Silverstone Auctions has been asked by TV and radio presenter and famous car nut, Chris Evans, to hold two special auctions in aid of Children in Need at his inaugural CarFest over the August Bank Holiday weekend (25th and 26th August).
High price of electric cars biggest turn-off for buyers
The high price of electric cars is the biggest turn-off that deters motorists away from buying electric cars, according to new research.
British motorists don't know their limits
British motorists do not know the legal speed limits on UK roads when tested and are paying heavily for their ignorance.
Heritage Motor Centre celebrates The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
To celebrate 60 years of the Queen's reign, the Heritage Motor Centre will be hosting a special Royal Cars exhibition accompanied by a week of family activities.
Europcar pledges to help increase electric car usage in the capital
Three years since Boris Johnson announced his plan to make London the electric car capital of Europe, it was reported last month that only 588 extra electric cars have been registered in the city.
Simply Ford at Beaulieu
On Sunday 6th May the third annual Simply Ford rally will be gearing up in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
Stirling to drive GP-winning Jaguar at Donington Historic Festival
On Sunday 6th May 2012 at the Donington Historic Festival, Sir Stirling Moss will take to the track in the actual Jaguar C-type he drove to victory in the 1952 Reims Grand Prix for sports cars, exactly 60 years ago.
Vauxhall & British Gas enhance Ampera ownership experience
The new Car of the Year-winning Vauxhall Ampera will now be available with a fast-charge kit that reduces its full charging time by around two hours, thanks to an agreement made today between Vauxhall and British Gas.
Nissan Leaf celebrates its first birthday
One year ago today, Nissan began deliveries of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF in the UK.
Unique Senna F1 car up for auction
A truly unique piece of motorsport history, a Toleman TG184-2 Formula One car driven by Ayrton Senna in his debut F1 season, is up for auction at The Spring Sale to be hosted by Silverstone Auctions on 16th May.