Car Market
Skoda Octavia Green E Line: E-mobility under everyday conditions
Skoda is engaged in intensive tests of its electric vehicle fleet based on ten Skoda Octavia Green E Line introduced recently. The current phase is all about new findings in operations under everyday conditions. Skoda has begun operating one of the Green E Line cars at Prague airport.
BMW Classic launches online parts shop
BMW Classic Parts Supply has launched its new online shop. Now customers can order spare parts for their BMW classics speedily, easily and from the comfort of their home.
What to do after a car accident
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 what to do following an accident.
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton unveil new McLaren MP4-27
In the first edition of Inside Track for 2012, we get an exclusive insight into the unveiling of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ new MP4-27 car, ahead of the start of the 2012 Formula One season next month in Australia.
Porsche makes its ‘marque’ at Race Retro Sale
Porsche is Race Retro’s chosen marque for 2012 so it’s only fitting that Silverstone Auctions has some superb examples from the German car manufacturer up for auction at the event.
Rising petrol prices will push 1 in 5 drivers off the road
An independent survey amongst over 1,000 motorists carried out by car insurance provider Hastings Direct has revealed the extent to which motorists are changing their driving habits due to the rising cost of motoring.
Z-cars and movie stars to celebrate at Silverstone
The UK will stage its first-ever BMW ‘Z-Fest’ at this summer’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July).
Motorists look retro to save fuel and money
Over three quarters of motorists (78 per cent) would consider retro-fitting their car in some way to improve economy and save money.
Autospace - the stunning new benchmark in garage design
AutoSpace is the contemporary new way to safely garage your car by taking the concept of an ordinary domestic garage and transforming it into a stunning show space at home.
Nissan welcomes extension of Plug-in Car Grant
Nissan welcomes the announcement by the Government to extend the Plug-in Car Grant to motorists buying a new electric vehicle. The grant now applies to vans, giving buyers 20% – up to £8000 – off the price of an electric van.
Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line
Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech’s carmaker’s first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.
Gridlock means a year wasted for workers
Motorists in the UK will spend 58 working weeks, or more than a year, of their lives not moving in traffic on their daily commute, according to a study by Continental Tyres.
Historics gets customs attention
With the unique appeal of customised cars pressing the buttons for many collectors, classic car auctioneer Historics is bringing four sets of whacky wheels to its sale at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, on Saturday February 18th 2012.
Rare Fisker sells for £50k at British Car Auctions
Lex Autolease and BCA combined for a special sale at BCA Bedford on 10th January, featuring 400 end-of-lease cars that included with a special selection of prestige and sporting models.
New races add to spectacular Silverstone Classic
The 2012 Silverstone Classic powered by the AA will showcase an even greater spectrum of motor sport history following confirmation that two exciting new races will be adding to this summer’s on-track action.