New models
First details on cars hitting showrooms soon
A manufacturer-by-manufacturer list of the new models you can expect in 2012 - and beyond
Chevrolet is to introduce a new small SUV called the Trax at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. It’s set to go on sale in Spring 2013.
BMW has revealed that the Touring – or estate – version of its new 3 Series will be priced from £29,380 when it goes on sale in September.
Vauxhall has confirmed that it's new MINI rivalling city car will be called the Adam. It will go on sale in early 2013 and is expected to cost around £10,000.
The new 300C goes on sale in June with Chrysler promising European-style quality and finesse. It gets a high level of standard equipment and prices start at £35,995.
Auction News
A round-up of stories from the sales floor
With an excellent variety of vehicles already consigned, Historics has has had to close entries for its 26th May auction at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge.
In association with DARCARS Automotive Group of the USA, BCA is launching of a monthly auction of Classic American Muscle Cars at its Nottingham auction centre
Barons annual Jaguar Heritage Auction will take place on Tuesday May 29th at Sandown Park, Esher
Road Tax Rates
Full details of the latest rates are here
Legal and Motoring Advice
Tips to keep you on the right side of the law
The DVLA suspends a BPA member from accessing keeper data after a dispute over signage and wording of its Parking Charge Notices
Green Motoring
Volvo has managed to re-certify most of its diesel range under 120g/km CO2, including the 215PS D5 in the S60 and V60.
Renault’s Kangoo Van Z.E. range is now eligible for the UK’s new Plug-in Van Grant, offering buyers up to 20% off its purchase price.
Also in the news
Cars registered before 1960 are to be exempt from the MoT test – although owners will still be required to maintain their vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
The Vauxhall Ampera range extended electric car is now available in London through the Zipcar car sharing scheme.
Geneva Motor Show 2012
Full details on the all the key models at this year's show
Motorshows from 2011
A round-up of reports from previous motorshows including Geneva and Frankfurt
New cars and news from the Frankfurt Motor Show, which takes place from 13 September 2011
All the action from March's Geneva show, including the Ferrari FF, Yaris Hybrid and Ford B-MAX.
If you thought you saw everything at the Geneva Motor Show, you didn't. Honest John takes you on a 12 minute video tour of the highlights of the 32nd Bangkok Motor Show, a show that routinely sees 1.8 to 2.0 million visitors.
Making The Headlines Today
BMW F30 320ds, Skoda Yetis, KIA Sportages, Audi Q5s, Ford Kugas and Nissan Qashqais all at substantial discounts.
Cars registered before 1960 are to be exempt from the MoT test – although owners will still be required to maintain their vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
The Vauxhall Ampera range extended electric car is now available in London through the Zipcar car sharing scheme.
The DVLA suspends a BPA member from accessing keeper data after a dispute over signage and wording of its Parking Charge Notices
The winners in every category in the 2012 Honest John Awards have been announced, as has the Honest John Car of the Year.
Drive the Deal is offering reductions on popular Audi models, including the A1, A3, A4 and TT, with savings of as much as £5000 off list price.
There will be plenty of excitement this weekend 19th/20th May as Darlington & District Motor Club holds its Northern Saloon & Sportscar Championship with 77 entries.
The next generation Vauxhall Astra will be built at the Ellesemere Port. Assembly of the new model will start in 2015, creating 700 jobs.
This evocative photo from the Nurburgring in the 1960s gives an idea of what the HRDC hopes to achieve at Spa on 15/16 June. It should be breathtaking.
Best Deals
From manufacturers, brokers and supermarkets
BMW F30 320ds, Skoda Yetis, KIA Sportages, Audi Q5s, Ford Kugas and Nissan Qashqais all at substantial discounts.
Drive the Deal is offering reductions on popular Audi models, including the A1, A3, A4 and TT, with savings of as much as £5000 off list price.
Drive the Deal is offering around £4000 off the price of brand new Nissan Qashqai models, as well as savings on the Micra and Juke.
Road Tax, Insurance and Warranties
Issues affecting what you pay
300 million miles of Telematics driver data proves that black box car insurance massively improves attitudes of young drivers.
Buried within the full Budget document are Government proposals to investigate the way Vehicle Excise Duty is calculated and to introduce a Direct Debit system for collecting payment.
Buying and Selling
The latest from the car market
Now on the UK market for more than 4 years, the cute looking FIAT 500 is still proving to be a strong seller.
The supermarket giant's venture into used car sales has come to an abrupt end after just a year, with the firm saying it cannot offer customers 'a satisfactory range of vehicles'.
Parts and accessories
News from the aftersales world
A table showing the pass rates of cars registered in 2008 and how they performed the first time that they were entered for an MoT.
MoT Test results by year of registration. Covers models from 1980-2008 and provides a round-up of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Events
Details of what's happening near you
There will be plenty of excitement this weekend 19th/20th May as Darlington & District Motor Club holds its Northern Saloon & Sportscar Championship with 77 entries.
This evocative photo from the Nurburgring in the 1960s gives an idea of what the HRDC hopes to achieve at Spa on 15/16 June. It should be breathtaking.
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