Car Market
2012 Canary Wharf London Motorexpo
While Britain prepares for one of the most action-packed summers in living memory, motoring enthusiasts, too, are gearing up for this year’s largest UK motoring event when the Motorexpo returns to the Capital from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th June.
‘Mondeo man’ still king of the road
The average Ford Mondeo covers more distance on UK roads than any other vehicle, racking up over 15,000 miles annually, nearly 600 more than the next most-used car, the Volvo S80.
Over 500 convertibles sold by Lex Autolease at BCA
Huge crowds of buyers and hundreds of online bidders participated in the special Lex Autolease Convertible sales staged simultaneously at the BCA Blackbushe, Surrey and Belle Vue, Manchester auction centres on St Patrick’s Day (Saturday, 17th March).
Volvo V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid UK’s most exciting new green car
The very first rechargeable diesel hybrid is the UK’s most highly anticipated new green car for 2012, according to a new survey.
Citroen C-Zero makes EV choice more affordable for UK buyers
Citroen UK has announced the next phase in its Electric Vehicle (EV) sales development programme.
Act now for Pageant of Power ticket discounts
Time is fast running out for the early-bird ticket offer for the 2012 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15 to 17 June). Until the end of March, adult day tickets are available from just £18 (Friday), while crowds can experience the best of the Saturday and Sunday action for only £24 – a 25 per cent reduction on last year’s price.
A nation of prang and runners?
Research released by car insurance expert Confused.com reveals that careless car parking has led to £1.3bn worth of damage.
New models and new ideas attract visitors to EV show
A host of new models will line up alongside a panel of industry experts to provide visitors to this year’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show at Silverstone with plenty of reasons to attend the event.
Clocked cars are a growing threat to used buyers
Consumers need to protect themselves from the risk of buying a clocked car, warns vehicle history expert HPI.
Vauxhall opens its doors to all classic car owners
Vauxhall is again supporting this year’s annual classic car celebration and will open its Heritage Centre to mark ‘Drive it Day’.
Grand Prix Weekends at Mercedes-Benz World
Not only does Mercedes-Benz put its own MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team on the grid and power Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Force India with engines, the brand also offers the ultimate location and venue for everyone to watch the action from the 2012 Formula1 season.
Top Gear mobility scooters race to Beaulieu
Hot on the heels of the India Christmas Special cars, the mobility scooters from the 18th series of Top Gear have (just) survived the presenters’ challenge to become the latest addition to Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear exhibition.
Over 500 soft-tops to go under the hammer at BCA
As the temperatures keep soaring, there’s no better time to buy a convertible. And motorists in the North and South will be spoilt for choice this St Patrick’s Day as Lex Autolease and BCA stage simultaneous convertible sales at BCA’s Blackbushe, Surrey and Belle Vue, Manchester auction centres.
Toyota lines up its sporting heroes for Goodwood Festival of Speed
Toyota’s groundbreaking TS030 Hybrid race car will be making its UK debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, arriving fresh from its first appearance in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Jaguars all set to roar once again at Silverstone
The 2012 Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July) will host two rounds of the Jaguar E-type Challenge.