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Older models more reliable than newer replacements
Friday, 3 February 2012 by David Howells
Older vehicles may be more reliable than their newer replacements, gizmag.com reports.
Used car buyers have long suspected that their older models are more reliable than the new vehicles that replaced them, and new research could prove them right.
Research by Warranty Direct found that a number of newer vehicles were more likely to break down than the marques that ...
Government U-turn on frequency of MOT
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 by Chris Taylor
The government has confirmed it is not going to go ahead with proposed changes to the UK MOT system, which would have seen cars tested every two years, rather than one.
AM-Online reports that transport secretary Justine Greening announced the U-turn in a written ministerial statement.
The scheme, which would have also required new vehicles to have their first test after ...
Classic cars deliver impressive ROI
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 by Joe Elvin
Classic cars are one of the best investments that can be made in the current economic climate, according to the Historic Automobile Group International (HAGI).
The latest installment of the HAGI Top Index, which measures the performance of 50 key collectible classic cars, suggests that their average value advanced by an impressive 13.89 per cent last year.
According to ...
Car signed by Justin Bieber sells for $40,000
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 by Joe Elvin
A car signed by Justin Bieber was sold $40,000 (£25,400) in an auction on Monday.
CTV.ca report that an anonymous bidder met the reserve price of the red Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 just minutes before the deadline of the week-long auction to walk away with the car.
According to digitaljournal.com, the car would normally sell for the equivalent ...
Car insurance prices rise
Monday, 30 January 2012 by Deborah Bates
The average car insurance premium has risen by over 15 per cent, according to figures released by the AA.
Cited by I4U.com, the figures also showed that those of a young age or who are middle-aged have been hit the hardest; potentially driving Brits to think "I want to sell my car and use the money for something more worthwhile."
Those who are tempted to sell their car ...
Three quarters of used car owners would retrofit their vehicle
Monday, 30 January 2012 by Joe Elvin
More than three quarters of used car owners would consider retrofitting their vehicle, according to a new poll.
In a survey of 502 motorists by The Green Car Website, 78 per cent claimed they were thinking about retro-fitting their car in order to decrease running costs.
Upgrades such as the addition of a hybrid or electric system could also help owners get more ...
Barack Obama car being auctioned for $1 million
Friday, 27 January 2012 by Joe Elvin
A Chrysler Sedan driven by Barack Obama is being auctioned off at a starting price of $1 million (£640,000).
The vehicle, which it is estimated would normally sell for around £17,000 brand new, was reportedly leased by Obama from 2004 - 2007 before he became president of the United States.
The auction is being run by Lisa Czibor after her friend ...
Alfa Romeo Spider boat-tails boast "uncorruptable purity"
Thursday, 26 January 2012 by Paul Smithson
The return on investment and "incorruptible purity" of an Alfa Romeo Spider boat-tail car make it a great purchase.
Motoring expert Keith Adams wrote on Octane that the Spider range offers something for everyone, but the boat-tail models are simply "irresistible" - particularly if buyers like to get a good amount of cash for cars when they sell them on.
He said: "The ...
Compromise on miles or colour for a cheaper Jaguar XK
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 by Paul Smithson
It is possible to get a Jaguar XK at an affordable price, but it may be necessary to compromise on certain features, says a motoring expert.
MSN Cars contributor John Glynn explained that people can buy a Jaguar at a competitive price if they do their homework and spend some time looking for the right one.
In his view, people are better off sticking with an ...
Sales fall flat for 'World's Cheapest Car'
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 by Joe Elvin
Sales of the Tata Nano have been disastrous despite it being labelled as 'the world's cheapest car.'
The Associated Press report that car buyers around the world have mostly shunned the vehicle, which costs around the equivalent of £1,800 to purchase brand new.
Buyers with a small budget have reportedly been opting for slightly pricier ...
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