Car Market

World’s largest James Bond vehicle exhibition

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and EON Productions unveiled their plans at Empire presents BIG SCREEN to hold the largest exhibition of James Bond vehicles ever displayed, to celebrate the fiftieth year of the Bond franchise. It will run from January to December 2012.

Prius Plug-in Hybrid: the cleanest, most advanced Prius yet

Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 15th September.

Driving in a tunnel

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

HMC to host nostalgic Ladybird Books Exhibition

The Heritage Motor Centre is to host an exciting new and nostalgic exhibition this autumn. The “Ladybird Big Book of Motor Cars” will run from 17 September 2011 until 15 January 2012 and will give visitors a unique chance to see original artwork and iconic books from Ladybird’s archive.

E-types take to the track at Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix

Marking an incredible half-century since the E-type was launched, Jaguar will take part in the Oldtimer Grand Prix held at the Nürburgring, Germany.

Seasonal pressures see used car market slow in July

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that demand for older, lower value dealer part-exchange cars improved in July, but the fleet & lease sector has experienced more price pressure.

Green supercar action at EcoVelocity

A collection of some of the world’s most head-turning eco-friendly metal will feature in a specially created green supercar paddock at the inaugural Eco Velocity car show hosted in the grounds of Battersea Power Station in just a matter of weeks.

Dealers need to maximise online presence

The latest survey from used car data expert, HPI, confirms that the internet remains the preferred research tool used by motorists when looking to buy a used car, with 84% of consumers visiting online classifieds, such as Auto Trader or Fish4Cars.

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2011

Special celebrations will be in order on Sunday 6 November as The Royal Automobile Club’s 2011 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run marks the 75th anniversary start from Hyde Park.

Blue is the colour at Chelsea AutoLegends

In the days before sponsorship, the colour of a team’s racing car often signified its origins. If it was British it was green. If it came from Italy (especially if it had a Prancing Horse on the side) it was red.

Free tickets available for Silverstone World Series by Renault

A limited number of free tickets are now available for the thrilling World Series by Renault weekend of motorsport action, which takes place at Silverstone on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st August.

Retro trucks gather at the HMC for exciting new show

Retro trucks are set to rev up their engines and gather at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 18 September from 10am – 4pm for an exciting new show! Featuring Europe’s finest selection of trucks from 1965 to 1995, the show will be a great day out for all the family.