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  Motorists 'should not leave cars to warm up' 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  He stated: "Often insurance companies will not pay out on claims for vehicles stolen after engines of unattended vehicles are left running, as motorists are expected to secure their own vehicles." Mr Gough added drivers should change their behaviour now rather than waiting until it was too late. Elsewhere, Greater Manchester police have reminded motorists never to leave their satnavs in unattended cars.
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  VAT cut is 'good news for car buyers' 25 Nov 2008 (News)
  Ms Robinson stated vehicle owners may well have been disappointed to hear fuel duty is to increase. In the run up to Mr Darling's pre-Budget report, RMIF had been urging the government to cut VAT by five per cent to 12.5 per cent. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Government urged to cut VAT 11 Nov 2008 (News)
  " She added implementing the proposal would allow dealers to offer motorists the best deals possible. Ms Robinson also pointed out the move would help cash-strapped retailers cut their running costs. This comes after the RMIF reported dealers had experienced a "challenging" month in October, with buyers reluctant to part with their cash in the current economic climate.
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  Electric car company opens new retail outlet 29 Oct 2008 (News)
  " Nice claimed people who opted for one of their zero-emission vehicles would find its models were cheap to run and would also be exempt from road tax and congestion charging. Earlier this week, the group welcomed the government's announcement it was investing £100 million in promoting the electric car industry.
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  New electric city car on the horizon 7 Oct 2008 (News)
  The Tazzari ZERO has taken three years of research and development, but finally details have been posted on the company's website. Able to travel distances of up to 150 km when fully charged, the model offers running costs of 1p per mile. It can also go from zero to 50 km/h in under five seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. Evert Geurtsen, co-founder of NICE Car Company, said he thought the model could be a hit in the UK.
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  Jaguar XF claims further honours 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  Explaining why the XF was chosen ahead of the rest, evecars.com's editor Alex Jenner-Fust remarked: "Driving it is a real pleasure, whether you're on the school run or cruising to the south of France." She added that the seats are extremely comfortable, while its audio system "is easy to use". Ms Jenner-Fust is not the first authority to have praised the Jaguar XF's stereo in recent weeks.
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  Women drivers 'pay less than men' after passing test 7 Aug 2008 (News)
  " One female who took a long time in gaining her driving licence was Maureen Rees. The Welsh cleaner and star of the BBC's Driving School famously run over her husband Dave's foot while learning to drive. Are you buying or selling? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say

  New competition invites drivers to show off fun side 28 Jul 2008 (News)
  It claimed top prize in the Green Supermini category at the What Car? Green Awards, held at the British International Motor Show, which runs until August 3rd. To find out the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals .
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  Car finance sales at BIMS could increase 24 Jul 2008 (News)
  They can often serve customers finding it difficult to raise money elsewhere," commented Stephen Sklaroff, director general of the FLA. The BIMS this year runs from July 23rd to August 3rd at ExCeL London. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here .
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  Electric car unveiling at British International Motor Show 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  Richard Blundell, Think UK managing director, said the vehicle is both "great to look at" and "cheap to run". "Unlike the lower-range, electric quadricycles that have had limited success in the UK, the Think city is a real car which provides a realistic option for those motorists who want to drive a true zero emissions car," he said.
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  Saab concept takes Geneva show accolade 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  Backed by the next-generation hybrid system of General Motors, the 9-X BioHybrid uses E85 fuel and it is projected that carbon emissions would average 105 grams per kilometre. The Geneva Motor Show runs until March 16th.
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  Hyundai April to June Special Offers 14 Apr 2007 (News)
  www.hyundai.co.uk is making the following offers, ending 3oth June 2007:- Free accessories on Santa Fe Entry spec Santa Fe GSI comes with free reversing sensors. CDX and CDX+ come with free reversing sensors and a styling kit including running boards and colour coded wheel arch extensions. 0% finance on Tucson and Getz Tucson 0% finance over 36 months on common-rail turbo diesel 2.0 CDX 4WD and 2.0 CRTD 2WD with minimum 50% deposit Tucson 0% finance over 36 months on petrol 2.0 GSI and 2.0 CDX with minimum 50% deposit Getz 0% finance over 36 months on the 1.1 CDX, 1.4 CDX manual and the 1.4 GSI Auto models with a minimum 25% deposit Also on Getz a three-year servicing package for £99.
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  Toyota Announces Prices of New Camry 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  The alternative engine is a 3.0 litre V6 which pumps out 184bhp at 5,300rpm and 201 lb ft (273Nm) torque at 4,300rmp. Four-speed auto only, it gets to sixty in 8.9 seconds, runs to 140mph, gives you 25.7 miles per gallon on the combined cycle and emits 263g/km CO2. Maximum braked towing weight of all models is 1,600kg. External dimensions are: length: 4,815mm, width: 1,795mm, height 1,500mm.
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  Improved A Class Due in Spring 23 Jan 2001 (News)
  The car also has new lights with transparent lenses, standard side rubbing strips and redesigned wheels. Look out for run-out bargains amongst 2000 model year A Class.
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  Used Values Up Again at Auction 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  The latest BCA Pulse report for February 2009 shows that average used car values have risen for the fourth month running. February 2009 posted a £435 rise against January (up 8.4%), which was itself £300 up on December’s figures. Performance against CAP continues to improve, increasing by over six points to 103.61% - the highest monthly figure on record for all-sector values since Pulse began reporting.
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  Vintage Bentley reborn after being unearthed in London house 4 Sep 2015 (News)
  The Bentley had cost him less than half the price of a Mini, but one thing Stuart had not banked on was the cost of running the car – it’s 4½ engine made it expensive to run and as a student, the Bentley was laid up. Rather than simply being put into the garage, the Bentley was taken apart and the parts scattered throughout the house with every item being photographed and logged with some parts being stored in jars of oil.
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  Jaguar XK120 restoration project to go under the hammer 4 Jun 2015 (News)
  Bought as a project from a Jaguar Spares Day in 2012, it is now part-restored to chassis level and running and driving, with chassis and suspension stove enamelled, new prop shaft and rebuilt gearbox. The project comes with body panels (not attached), and a re-trimmed interior trim. Expect it to fetch £24,000-£25,500.
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  Eleanor Mustang to Share Limelight at Historics 29th November Auction 23 Nov 2014 (News)
  But running way past it for sheer drama is this 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Eleanor recreation: the ultimate modernised GT500 of which very few exist (though an enthusiast has a black RHD one in the UK). Estimated £65,000 - £75,000.
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  2nd Classic Auction Same Day: H&H Buxton 12th November 2014 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  Golden oldies include a 1928 Alvis 12/50 TG two-seater in a nicely patinated ‘barn find’ condition having spent the last 40 years on blocks.  Be nice to get it running but keep the look. Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000. With 4 years in production v/s 1 year for the Model B V8, Model A Fords are ten to a dollar in the USA.
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  The MoT Files: Why the test is so important 6 May 2014 (News)
  .  With so many cars on the road, many of which were pre-WWII motors bought cheap, and run on a shoestring, safety standards were pretty poor. In fact, they were shocking. Road deaths were climbing alarmingly, and the government needed to do something quickly. The end result was a new MoT test, which was originally designed to run for all cars more than two years old, on annual basis, with the first test taking place on the car's 10th birthday, and every year after that.