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  USED CAR SALES FALL APRIL - JUNE 2009 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  The biggest increases compared with Q1 2009 were at the higher end of the market, with the specialist sports segment up 19.5 per cent and the luxury segment up 7.0 per cent.   Fuel Q2 2008 to Q2 2009 saw the biggest increase in used diesel car sales since 2005.  Although hybrid and electric cars continued to see sales rise, the increases were not as significant as in previous years.
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  Low Emission Cars Now Lowest Depreciators 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  The recession is continuing to have a profound impact on rates of used car depreciation, with the values of small, fuel-efficient city cars now outperforming those of prestige-brand saloons and 4x4s for the first time ever. A new Glass’s league table (see below), which ranks vehicle segments according to the strength of their residual values, highlights the impact of changing patterns of used-car demand as consumers seek to reduce their motoring costs.
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Electrifcation allows owners to retain the classic appearance of the vehicle while meeting modern environmental standards, allowing them access to low-emission zones and reducing their carbon footprint. There are also additional benefits such as increased performance and improved fuel economy. But FIVA - which is dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of historic vehicles - says electrifying a classic doesn’t comply with its definition of a historic vehicle, nor does it support the goal of preserving historic vehicles and their related culture.
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  The Jaguar was given a full re-trim in tan leather and repaint in Carmen Red later in its current ownership, along with a new fuel tank and a full stainless-steel exhaust. Today, the car has only been used only occasionally for classic car runs and shows.
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  Four big Aston Martin V8s in Historics May Auction 27 Apr 2018 (News)
  Another Virage, this time a four-speed automatic from 1991 with 43,422 miles.  Under the bonnet, the same 5,340cc quad cam V8 with Weber electronic fuel injection developing 330HP. The  car comes with air conditioning, electric heated front and rear seats and an MoT to January 2019. It is estimated at £42,000 to £48,000. Around 170 cars entered including twenty Porsche 911s, a hot-rodded Smart Roadster Coupe, a resto-rodded 1960 FIAT 500 Nuova cabrio, a 39,000 mile 1995 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2VX and a restored 1975 VW Type 182 Trekker.
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  A Grand Monday: 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2 Jan 2018 (News)
  As you can see, the Vauxhall looks to be in pretty good condition and a quick check of the car’s MoT history  is revealing. Recent work includes a new fuel tank, cam and timing belts, replacement water pump, a rear brake re-fresh, plus new calipers up front. No 1980s Vauxhall truly escapes the tinworm and this car is no exception. Despite being looked after, it needed new sills and rear wheelarches.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 11 Sep 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Tuesday 12 September There's never been a better time to go electric, even if you ride a motorcycle. Aside from much less routine powertrain maintenance and no fuel expenses, there are some great deals on electric motorbikes. Zero Motorcycles is offering a £900 discount on the Zero FX, £1150 on the Zero DS and £1400 on the Zero DSR. All models are also eligible for the Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) grant, which pays for 20% of the vehicle's purchase price, up to a maximum of £1500.
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  A Grand Monday : Mazda 626 EGi Coupe 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  In the past two years, he has  recommissioned the car with a full respray, new tyres all round, front brake pads and discs, rear pads, rear caliper, inlet manifold, battery, wiper blades, washer jets, fuel pump, plugs, leads and various other bits and pieces, including some rare trim parts imported from the USA and Australia. It's a car that has clearly been cherished, and it fully deserves to go to an equally caring new owner.
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  More than 130 new cars descend on English capital for London Motor Show 2017 28 Apr 2017 (News)
  .  In addition to the cars, visitors will also get the chance to learn about the latest technology through exhibits from companies showcasing developments related to safety, electric vehicles, fuel alternatives and even driverless cars.  Tickets for the   London Motor Show are on sale now from £15; however, you can go for free because we've got three pairs of tickets to giveaway.
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 940 Wentworth 10 Apr 2017 (News)
  In addition, the owner has renewed the rear boot struts - one of the few weak points of the 940 estate. It has a temperamental fuel gauge and occasional issues with the instrument pack, which we know to be a very common problem with this era of Volvo, usually caused by corroded solder joints on the back of the visual display. It all comes apart relatively easily, so repairing it isn't beyond the scope of a skilled DIYer.
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  BTCC champion’s Aston Martin DB6 heads to auction 8 Mar 2017 (News)
  Owned by a long line of known collectors and fastidious keepers, the DB6 has been routinely serviced and meticulously maintained, including an engine out refresh, engine bay rewiring and tidying, engine decarbonisation and unleaded fuel conversion, as well as a new clutch and flywheel, all carried out by Aston Engineering over the past 17 years. With an unwarranted 36,924 miles on the clock, it will be offered at a sale estimate of £325,000 to £375,000 as part of the sale, which takes place at Silverstone race circuit in Northamptonshire.  Nick Whale, managing director at Silverstone Auctions, says, ‘This stunning DB6 is possibly the best factory Mk2 Vantage a buyer can find.
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  Traffic congestion cost motorists more than £30 billion in 2016 25 Feb 2017 (News)
  It was the third most congested country in Europe after Russia and Turkey. The total cost of congestion is calculated from direct costs, relating to fuel and time wasted, plus indirect costs relating to business fees from company vehicles idling in traffic, which are passed on to household bills through higher prices. Unsurprisingly, London remains the UK's most congested city, ranking second in Europe, with drivers spending an average of 13 per cent of their total drive time stuck in traffic.  Drivers in London pay almost double the national figure, with £1911 each, and spend an average of 73 hours per year in gridlock.
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  A Grand Monday: 1979 Volkswagen Passat (B1) project for £800 3 Oct 2016 (News)
  Recent work includes replacing that clutch, a new radiator, replacement rear wheelarches, replacement alloys (14in Scirocco Scala Snow Flakes), fuel pump and a few service items (air filter, spark plugs and HT leads). We’re told that all the electrics work (lights, indicators, radio, fans, wipers). Only the horn didn’t work so that’s been re-routed and is on a separate button under the dash.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6, £750 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  So if you fancy cruising around in a bit of luxury for a few months (and you can afford the fuel), then this XJ in Bedfordshire is definitely worth a look. You’ll need to be quick, though – at this price it’s unlikely to hang around for long.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Jaguar reveals the F-Pace SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The top of the range model will use the F-Types 380PS supercharged V6 while at the other end of the spectrum the 2.0-litre diesel will offer 180PS and low CO2 emissions (129g/km) and decent fuel economy (57.7mpg). There will also be a 3.0-litre diesel with 700Nm of torque. Based on the F-type, the F-Pace should offer excellent ride and handling thanks to the double wishbone front suspension and integral link rear suspension.
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  Government announces £500m “electric highways” trials 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  The new road system would result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions Although the report estimates that the new road system would result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions, the consequent loss of VAT and fuel tax revenue would run into the millions - around £14 million per mile over a 20-year period.  Another problem would be the development of universal in-car technology, which would have to be agreed by car manufacturers.
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  Alfa celebrates 65th anniversary of F1 championship win 14 May 2015 (News)
  It evolved from its original 195hp output to nearly 300hp by the time it took the Silverstone racetrack – not bad from a  supercharged, eight-cylinder, 1,479cc inline engine. Uninhibited by fuel or weight limits, the 158 evolved into the equally dominant 159, with a new two-stage supercharger and numerous other improvements, for the 1951 season. Producing up to 450hp in test trim and 425hp in race specification, it powered Fangio and Alfa Romeo to a second consecutive championship, at which point Alfa Romeo officially retired from racing to concentrate production of its road cars of the time.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar Sovereign 3 Feb 2014 (News)
  The seller continues: 'Sadly there is no detailed history of the restoration but you don't have to look too hard to see the work done. The car has been fully resprayed to a high standard and waxoyled underneath. New fuel pumps and changeover valve have been fitted, there is a brand new electric aerial motor, (which I have not yet wired in). The autobox fluid is the correct colour and fresh as is the antifreeze. new belts have been fitted.
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  Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  "The extremely low running costs of electric cars help drivers save money and we are allocating more than £9 million to boost charge points across the country to help drivers to go green.” Besides lower fuel costs and VED exemption, ultra low emission vehicles are exempt from paying the daily central London congestion charge, which adds particular appeal for those who commute in and out of the capital. Click here to see our lowdown of the top ten congestion charge exempt vehicles.
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  Volvo Starts Production of New Four Cylinder Engines 13 May 2013 (News)
  The new, smaller engines are optimised and deliver higher performance than today's six-cylinder units, while offering lower fuel consumption than the current generation of four-cylinder units. VEA consists of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Together with driveline electrification, VEA replaces the previous eight engine architectures on three different platforms.