Car Market
Urbee comes to Euromold
Stratasys has announced that it will be exhibiting the much publicised Urbee eco-car at this year’s Euromold event in Frankfurt.
Volkswagen returns to take on RAC Future Car Challenge
Three Volkswagen models are set to compete in the second RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 5 November, including the prototype electric Golf blue-e-motion which won the inaugural event last year.
Lexus posts industry-leading improvement in emissions
The launch of the CT 200h, the world’s first full hybrid premium compact car, has helped Lexus achieve the sharpest fall in average CO2 emissions of any car manufacturer in the UK.
World’s fastest Roll Royce at the Pod - Crewe’s missile!
Santa Pod’s Flame and Thunder event on the 29th of October already has a superb mix of race and stunt cars to marvel at, but the latest addition to the line-up should appeal to a wide range of petrolheads – from classic buffs, to the landed gentry.
Turning back time on clocking
This month marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, vehicle information expert, HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings.
Kia’s green technology advancements
In 2009 a new word entered the Kia lexicon: EcoDynamics. In just 11 characters it sums up Kia’s intention to continue to make cars which are fun to drive, practical, appealing and good value while reducing their impact on the environment. And with the all-new Rio it will reach a remarkable high.
Toyota trio out to clean up on RAC Future Car Challenge
Toyota will be out in force in this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge with a trio of models demonstrating the breadth of its industry-leading technologies for developing cleaner, sustainable transport.
Slow and steady wins the race for women drivers
New research from The Co-operative Insurance reveals the different approaches men and women take to learning to drive.
SPL reintroduce e-coating rust prevention service
Classic car owners will have access to new car standard corrosion protection after Surface Processing Limited (SPL) announced it would be reintroducing electrophoretic or ‘e-coating’ rust prevention service.
Le Mans winner under the hammer at Walter Hayes sale
The catalogue is now closed for the forthcoming Walter Hayes Sale and while there are many eye-catching lots to admire, perhaps there is none more so than a 1961 Morgan +4, a Le Mans class winner in 1962.
Anniversary award for Jaguar E-type
Jaguar’s E-type has been named as the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers’ most iconic car of the last 50 years.
Tread carefully in wet weather
As we enter the wettest four months of the year, motorists are being urged to check the tread depth on their tyres to ensure they stay safe on the roads.
Porsche and Honda to be celebrated at Race Retro 2012
Race Retro, Europe’s premier International Historic Motorsport Show, will be celebrating the Porsche marque, thirty years of the Group C Porsche 956 and thirty years of the Honda Racing Corporation, when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 24-26 February 2012.
Prepare your car for winter
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week, as forecasters predict a hard winter, he is advising motorists on preparing their cars for the cold season.
‘Blue Optimize’ revolutionises the environmental drive
Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies.