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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay their car insurance and road tax bills.
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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay their car insurance and road tax bills.
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  Car-sharing 'can cut emissions and congestion' 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  "Car sharing helps reduce congestion, tackle pollution and carbon emissions and importantly, cut the costs of travelling [but] it highlights that formal schemes run by employers are still in a small minority," she said. Meanwhile, Motor Trader has cited Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders figures showing that CO2 emissions from vehicles made in the UK have fallen 41.7 per cent in the past five years.
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  New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
  Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon is only slightly removed from a coupe. It commented: "The M3 Saloon features the same, sleek front end design from the Coupe.
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  20% Discount on Warranties for 03 Owners 22 Mar 2006 (News)
  Yet data from independent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct, suggests that two in every five '03-reg' owners will suffer some degree of mechanical failure over the next twelve months. The average cost of repair was £310.66 but could easily run into thousands. To help them insure against these unexpected trips to the garage, Warranty Direct is offering customers with '03 plates a 20% discount when they extend their expiring warranties.
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  Reliability Index Adds User Reviews 14 Oct 2004 (News)
  The User Reviews section allows owners to rate their ownership experience and comment on everything from performance to running costs. And, where applicable, how the franchised dealer rates in its servicing and after-sales departments Over 140,000 motorists have visited the Reliability Index site since it launched last February.
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  Big Savings on MGs, Lexus and Volvo from Eurekar 16 Aug 2002 (News)
  www.Eurekar.com also offers the Lexus RX 3.0 SE auto SUV at £26,630 thanks to a huge £5,920 saving. The discount runs to 21% or £7,387 if you upgrade to the Navigator satnav trim pack. Finally, bigger savings on the more popular models in Volvo's growing family. For example, £2,775 off the £19,305 MRRP listed S40 2.0T Sport Lux and a similar, £2,573 discount on the quick, economical and low CO2 S60 2.4 D5 SE sports saloon leaving a final delivery price of just £20,502 OTR More at www.eurekar.com
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  Citroen Announces its Winter Sale 3 Jan 2002 (News)
  The huge £3,600 cashback continues on the 167bhp Xsara VTS coupe. There is a £3,000 cashback on the run-out Synergie MPV. And, with a £600 cashback, C5 1.8iLXs officially come in at lesss than £14,000 though, in reality, they are going for under £11,000. More at www.citroen.co.uk
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  Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
  Email: scimitar70@yahoo.co.uk  Tel:07742269883 Web: www.countydriveitday.uk Lincolnshire: MG Car Club run to Burghley House Club run to Burghley House in Stamford. Drive-ins from Boston, Lincoln and Swallow, a walking Treasure Hunt and a Pride of Ownership Competition. Includes buy one, get one free entry to the Burghley House and Gardens.
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  Croft Circuit revs up for historic RAC rally action 28 Oct 2011 (News)
    Its special stage – incorporating its race track and pit lane – will be run first at 4.01pm and again at 4.19pm on the day. Competitors will pass through it twice on each run meaning spectators will see the cars in action four times.   Prior to the high-speed action, however, cars will begin arriving at Croft at 3.20pm as they ‘clock in’ to an on-event Service Park that will be in the circuit’s paddock.
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  BCA Confirms That Used Prices Have Probably Peaked 4 Apr 2009 (News)
  BCA’s latest Pulse report for March shows that although average used car values are continuing to rise, the rate of growth appears to be slowing. March saw average auction values increase for the fifth month running, but only by £11 to £5,582, compared to £5,571 in February. This follows a £400+ month-on-month rise in February and a £300 increase in January. Values started recovering last October and have risen by around 18% in the intervening months.
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  A Grand Monday: Skoda Felicia LXi Plus 14 Oct 2019 (News)
  .  It was one of the best budget cars of its era, but a quarter of a century since its debut, the Felicia is now a rare car, with the vast majority having been run into the ground and scrapped.  That makes  this example  an extremely rare survivor, especially as it’s a pre-facelift car from the first year of production.
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
  Phase 1 Renault Clios are rare cars these days, having been run into the ground as cheap runabouts. That means that classic interest is starting to pick up, and the best examples are well worth saving. Luckily, the garage that is selling  this one  has decided the same, despite the MoT repairs required deeming it borderline at workshop labour rates.
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  Coventry Festival of Motoring cancelled 9 Mar 2015 (News)
  Hall said, ‘With cuts coming from the city council and other sponsors, we would not be able to grow it as we have in recent years. ‘It is a lot of money and, as a charity running four attractions in the city, we have to look at what benefits we are getting.’ Hall added that the charity was relaunching Coventry Transport Museum in June after a £9m refresh.
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  Second Callum Mk2 in production 5 Mar 2015 (News)
  The first car, a Jaguar Mk2 redesigned by Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum and reengineered by CMC for his own personal use, was unveiled at the opening of the company’s new headquarters in August 2014, boasting a huge number of aesthetic and technical modifications. This will be the second of a limited run of 12 cars and is expected to visit the US next year. Nick Goldthorp, managing director of CMC, said, ‘The second Mark 2 by Callum is in production, it is going to be a left hand drive car and the body is nearing completion.
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  Date confirmed for Drive It Day 2015 9 Dec 2014 (News)
  So if you’ve got your car tucked up for winter, then make sure it’s ready for the annual event in 2015, which is organised by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs – the organisation which helps safeguard our hobby. Traditionally, clubs hold meetings and scenic runs, often as their season opener. We’ll be compiling a list of Drive It Day-themed events so email us if you’d like to see your event listed.
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  Young male drivers more likely to use their phones at the wheel 31 Jul 2014 (News)
  Sarah Rice, spokeswoman for the RAC, said “Increasing licence points may act as a deterrent in the short term, but if there is no improved enforcement behind it then the move is unlikely to change behaviour in the long run”.
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  Double award for Beaulieu 2 Dec 2013 (News)
  The International Autojumble, now in its 47th year, remains the most popular and longest-running of Beaulieu’s motoring events. It is the largest sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic and welcomes somewhere in the region of 37,000 visitors over the course of the annual two day show.
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  Suzuki extends VAT free offer until end of 2013 7 Oct 2013 (News)
  Furthermore the offer has been extended to the outgoing SX4 in 1.6-litre SZ3 and SZ5 forms. The outgoing SX4 is on run out following the launch of a new model . The offer means the Splash is available from £7999, the Swift from £8999 and the SX4 1.6 SZ3 is £10,495.
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  Goodwood Nine Hour recreated at the Revival 29 Jul 2013 (News)
  Beginning at approximately 6.15pm on Friday 13 September, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy will continue into the twilight (with sunset due around 7.15 pm), with the cars running with their headlights ablaze until around 7.45pm.