Car Market
Barn-find bonanza
Classic car collectors and enthusiasts alike, all eager to heed the call of the hobby and become immersed in motoring history, will head to Brooklands on Saturday October 22nd for Historics’ latest auction, which includes no fewer than nine intriguing barn find ‘classics’ and restoration projects, many with no reserve.
Arup team charged up for LCV2011 performance
Electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Arup will have a significant presence at LCV2011 - the premier event on the UK low carbon vehicle calendar – when it opens its doors for business this week (7-8 September).
Ford 350 Super Duty Monster Truck to star at Top Gear Live 2011
Meet Red Dragon, a custom-built Ford 350 Super Duty Monster Truck which produces a ground-shaking 1308 bhp and comes complete with an air-cannon mounted on the back that can fire a fridge-freezer 80 yards.
Join the hunt for ghosts & ghouls at Beaulieu Abbey
On the 22nd and 31st October this year, join the Hampshire Ghost Club as they embark on a paranormal investigation at the historic 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, the site of many spooky spectre sightings.
Victory for Mathers at Anglesey bodes well for season finale
The Subaru Pro-R Time Attack team rolled into the picturesque Anglesey circuit last weekend after a mixed bag of luck from their previous outing at Cadwell Park.
Renault on a charge at EcoVelocity
The first arrivals from Renault’s Z.E. family are nearly here and eager buyers and showgoers in general will get the first chance to get up close and even drive the eagerly-awaited fully-electric Fluence Z.E. saloon at a public show for the first time at EcoVelocity, 8th to 11th September at Battersea Power Station.
Volvo Hybrid Truck challenges a Ferrari
The Swedish racing legend, Boije Ovebrink, is not afraid to challenge other powerful vehicles with his hybrid truck, ‘Mean Green’. For example, at the Trucking Festival in Mantorp, Sweden on 27th August ‘Mean Green’ took part in an exciting race against a Ferrari sports car.
Vauxhall’s eco stars go full speed for London show
Visitors to EcoVelocity, London’s Low Carbon Motorshow, will be given the rare opportunity to test drive a prototype version of the revolutionary new Vauxhall Ampera at Battersea Power Station between September 8-11.
Skoda builds its first-ever fully electric vehicle
Skoda has begun production of a 10 car trial fleet of its first ever fully electric car, the Octavia E Line. It's the next step in Skoda's continued efforts to reduce emissions and consumption levels throughout the company.
Men still rule the wheel when driving abroad
When it comes to driving abroad it appears that men are far more likely to do the driving than women.
Toyota sets new electric lap record at the Nürburgring
Toyota Motorsport set a new lap record for an electric vehicle (EV) at the legendary 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.
IAM Drive & Survive offers a helping hand at the roadside
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he gives motorists advice on what to do if your car breaks down.
Hyundai to electrify EcoVelocity with UK debut of ix35 FCEV
Hyundai has announced that the ix35 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) will have its UK debut at EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor festival at London’s Battersea Power Station (8th – 11th September).
Beware the online car scams
Online buying has become increasingly popular in recent years, which means more used car buyers than ever are likely to be scouring the internet for their dream car.
Volvo and Siemens launch electric mobility partnership
Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation.