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  Chevrolet Offers Bigger Scrappage Savings on its Bigger Cars 22 May 2009 (News)
  ” Cash-for scrap savings are on offer across the Chevrolet range, including savings of over £2,500 on all Lacetti models and some excellent deals on the firm’s range of superminis, with the Matiz on offer from just £4,295 on-the-road. The deals can only run for a strictly limited time – to find out more or to find the address of a local participating retailer, visit www.chevrolet.co.uk Chevrolet Epica Road Test at

  Hyundai Orders Up 400% In a Week After Scrappage Announcement. 30 Apr 2009 (News)
  In the first week after the announcement, enquiries at the company’s dealerships are up 400 percent, with buyers clamouring to make sure they can secure cars before stocks – or the government money – run out. Although dealers aren’t yet allowed to take orders under the scheme officially, they are noting ‘expressions of interest’ which will allow customers to reserve cars from existing stock.
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  DVLA To Stop Giving Driver Details To Cowboy Parking Enforcement Gangs 17 Apr 2009 (News)
  Compliance with the Code of Practice is strictly monitored by the ATA, and this, in addition to stringent checks the DVLA currently performs, would further enhance the protection of information held on DVLA’s vehicle record. The proposal is set out in a consultation, which will run from today to 29 May 2009. The move comes two weeks after the Home Office announced that it will consult on how best to regulate the wheel clamping industry. That consultation will look at proposals for introducing compulsory licensing to tackle the limited number of rogue wheel clamping companies.
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  March Black Book reveals strong price rises in used car trade market 3 Mar 2009 (News)
  One of the most remarkable features of the current market is the relative performance of used car sectors. For example, for the 3rd month running, 4x4s are leading the charge toward higher values while even the usually oversupplied small executive car sector records an average rise of almost 6% for March. CAP senior analyst Jason Owens warned, however, that sustained recovery in the used car market is not guaranteed.
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  BCA Motorcycle Auction 27th February 19 Feb 2009 (News)
  With many people looking for transport on a budget, a motorcycle or scooter is an attractive – and cheaper – option than running a car. BCA Peterborough Manager, Andrew McDonald commented “Our most recent specialist motorbike sale at Peterborough on 30th January attracted around 300 buyers to bid on ‘bikes entered by Bank of Scotland, Police authorities, BMW Park Lane, lease and finance sources and even direct manufacturer stock.
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  Used Car Values still falling but rate is slowing 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  Year-on-year, values are £743 behind those recorded in 2007. It is the fourth month running that the average auction value has been below the £5,000 threshold and compared to earlier in the year, average monthly values remain down by around £1,000. With prevailing economic conditions remaining difficult despite the half percent UK base rate cut early in October, there is unlikely to be any short term relief for used car vendors as BCA’s Tony Gannon explained: He commented “The market is experiencing the sort of conditions that can promote extreme short-termism amongst professional buyers.
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  Think Gordon Brown 28 Oct 2008 (News)
  Manufactured by Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in EVs, the new TH!NK city is a true, modern urban car, with zero emissions, low cost of ownership and silent running, with no road tax and no congestion charge. The body of the TH!NK city is made of recyclable ABS plastic, which is designed to resist dents and scratches accumulated in city driving.
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  VIP MOTOR SHOW TICKETS - 23rd JULY 1 Jun 2008 (News)
  We are expecting over 550,000 attendees at this year’s event – visitors on VIP Preview Day will beat the crowds and be the first to experience everything the Show has to offer.” The Show, which runs from 23 July until 3 August, is returning to ExCeL London where the award-winning 2006 event attracted over 415,000 attendees. Tickets for VIP Preview Day, priced at £25, are on sale to the public now on the Show’s all-new website at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk or by calling 0871 230 5588.
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  A New Car Could Cost You Your Home 17 Apr 2008 (News)
  Mail Order specialists, www.carparts-direct.co.uk claims thatg buying a three year old vehicle or keeping your existing car is financially the most cost efficient way to run a reliable vehicle. Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “Cars are reliable for at least ten years providing they are serviced. Items such as brakes cost very little. Even the more expensive parts that could fail such as shock absorbers, drive shafts or a steering rack rarely cost more than a couple of hundred pounds, and this is peanuts compared to financing a new vehicle.
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  One size no longer fits car warranty policies 3 Oct 2006 (News)
  According to Warranty Direct figures, 1 in 3 vehicles will suffer a mechanical breakdown every year. The cost of repair now averages nearly £400 but can run into the thousands. To check on the reliability of your vehicle, visit www.reliabilityindex.co.uk More on Warranty Direct at www,warrantydirect.co.uk
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  Reliability Index Names Most Reliable Superminis 25 Jan 2006 (News)
  Peugeot's Coventry built 206 may be the most popular privately bought car in the UK, but thanks to electrical blips, Warranty Direct claims run at 3 in 10, holding it back in the list. And when it does go wrong, supermini sized cars tend to suffer axle and suspension related failures. It is the biggest issue for 5 out of the ten cars analysed.
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  Private Multi-Car Insurance Policicies 19 Jun 2005 (News)
  The Primo PiP renewal date will stay the same and you pay a proportion of the premium depending on how much of the year is left to run. I said to Paul that most people had multiple insurance policies because that was the only way that they could get the best total price and he replied, “the problem that most insurance companies have is linking policies together so that you automatically get their best price.
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  Private Multi-Car Insurance Policies 19 May 2005 (News)
  The Primo PiP renewal date will stay the same and you pay a proportion of the premium depending on how much of the year is left to run. I said to Paul that most people had multiple insurance policies because that was the only way that they could get the best total price and he replied, “the problem that most insurance companies have is linking policies together so that you automatically get their best price.
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  02 Jag for £8,600 at Auction Today 2 Jul 2004 (News)
  And a very clean 34k mile but 99T reg and horrible green BMW Z4 made £800 more than reserve to go for £11,800. The bargains are there. You just have to be careful not to let the bidding run away with you and pay too much. Coming up is a Ford Blue Rosette ex-demo and e-rental sale on Tuesday 6th July at 11.00am. Entries for that one include 44 Mondeos, 44 Fiestas, 36 Focus, 18 Fusion, 2 Ka and one quite rare Maverick 3.0V6 auto.
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  E270 CDI Makes £28,250 at Top Car Today 9 Feb 2004 (News)
  Next door a surprise appearance by a 1,900 mile 2003/53 reg new shape Lexus RX300, without Navigator, didn’t arouse the interest it would have done in Top Car, starting at £26k and running out of bids at £27k. Bargain of the day was also next door: A 2001Y Passat TDI PD 130 Sport in regulation Silver with a lumpy 81k miles went for £8,250. There will be a big BMW open sale at Blackbushe next Monday 16th February, together with the usual Lex Executive sale, so put that date in your diaries.
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  First Diesel Engine to Meet Euro 4 Emission Regs 17 Dec 2002 (News)
  This is a Vauxhall press release, as it came (the car in the photo is the 2004 Astra):- The new Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi, the first diesel model to meet the stringent Euro 4 emission standard, brings with it better performance, greater running smoothness and greatly reduced exhaust gas pollutants. The 1686cc 16v 80PS four-cylinder ECOTEC turbo diesel, with two overhead camshafts and common rail direct fuel injection, produces a maximum torque of 170 Nm and a top speed of 108mph in saloon and hatchback models.
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  MINI News 6 Sep 2001 (News)
  The Hydrogen powered concept MINI will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Showon 11th September. It runs solely on hydrogen and shows the potential for a virtually zero emissions vehicle which still offers outstanding performance in an affordable package. Its engine uses internal combustion technology, like the BMW Clean Energy cars, and is based on the current 1.6 litre, four cylinder petrol unit.
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  Classics Under the Hammer at BCA Blackbushe 29 Jan 2001 (News)
  Other American cars which sold were a 1944 Jeep which made a high £3,800 (£4,113 inclusive) because its running gear was in excellent condition, and a smart 1955 Ford Thunderbird in black with period accessory chrome wire wheels which made £13,100 (£14,177 inc.). A 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner bid to a provisional £11,200 and a 1966 Fairlane 500 Convertible to £5,400, also provisional.
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  10 Makes and 13 Models for 2011 BTCC + Live Qualifying 25 Mar 2011 (News)
  Official ‘factory’ teams from Chevrolet and Honda also star on the entry list, while Toyota GB are funding an engine development programme for customer teams running its Avensis to the new NGTC regulations. Further underlining the BTCC’s importance to manufacturers as an ideal sporting arena in which to showcase products, the Ford Motor Company has chosen the championship to debut the competition version of its new 2011 Focus model, in the hands of the independent Team Aon squad.
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  Secret documents revealed: The future of BL 8 Apr 2013 (News)
  We're serialising the documents in three parts. This first one covers September-December 1979 and runs to 123 pages. During the 1970s, British Leyland had been through the mill - first with bankruptcy in 1974, followed by the government bail-out in 1975, and then the eternal struggle to keep the company's head afloat in tough times.