Car Market

Vodafone’s show of speed

Vodafone VIP will be bringing Formula 1 to the heart of Manchester city centre this August bank holiday, as F1 driver Jenson Button and the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team stage a three-day celebration of the sport.

Classics owners who clock up less miles could save on insurance

Research shows that the majority of classic vehicle owners clock up less than 1500 miles a year and could be saving on the cost of their insurance policy.

Bosch paving the way to electromobility

An innovative supplier with a 125year history, Bosch is playing a decisive role in paving the way to electromobility.

Mitsubishi to showcase ‘intelligent’ vehicles at EcoVelocity

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to join IMIE and the METRO newspaper in launching the EcoVelocity motor show at Battersea Power Station in London from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September 2011.

1 in 3 young people are more likely to date a car owner

If you are a 17-25 year old car owner your wheels could help you to get a date: more than 1 in 3 young adults (34%) feel that young people who can drive and have a car are more sexy than non-drivers, and more likely to get a boyfriend/girlfriend, according to a survey by Confused.com.

Drivers urged to ‘bag it, bin it!’

The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter on England’s motorways and major A roads.

Motorists drive through 278 red traffic lights a minute

Motorists are driving through 12 million red lights each month on British roads - the equivalent of running 278 red lights every minute, according to research from Direct Line Car Insurance.

Evida to exhibit EV battery packs at low carbon vehicle events

Evida Power, a leading designer and manufacturer of low cost and custom-designed lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs) will be exhibiting and speaking at a series of low carbon vehicle events during September and October 2011.

Is your child a petrol-head? Save £200 on Motorsports holiday

Go-karts, quad bikes and motorbikes! Plenty to get speed freaks excited about on PGL’s specialist Motorsports holiday starting 27 August in Shropshire.

Driving abroad this summer? Swot up on unusual driving rules

For the 100,000 Brits hiring a car abroad this summer, there will no doubt have been extensive preparation, seeking out the best places to visit during the great escape.

Revving up for Supercar Start-up 2011

This Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August, Beaulieu’s fifth annual Supercar Start-Up will be revving into action, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by some of the most prestigious supercars, as they are put through their start-up paces in the Beaulieu Arena.