News for September 2011
Positive times ahead for used car market
Thursday, 29 September 2011 by Deborah Bates
An expert has advised that the used car market could see a surge in activity during the coming months, according to Am-online.com.
Adrian Rushmore, a used car specialist, revealed that as many people typically decide to invest in a new car throughout September, October and November; meaning inevitably, there will be more people in Britain selling a car during this ...
Full service history boosts average sale value by 26 per cent
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
A full service history can increase the value of a car by up to 26 per cent, suggests new research.
A study by Kwikfit indicated that the average second-hand car sells for around £5,500 and that a fully-completed service book can account for around £1,500 of that value.
According to The Press Association, it was also revealed that a lot ...
BMW M5 offers "fine value" for money
Monday, 26 September 2011 by Paul Smithson
The new BMW M5 has been launched and received a five-star review from one high-profile commentator, who suggested it's pricetag is not excessive.
Car buyers will be able to get their hands on the luxury vehicle in the UK from November 2011 and The Telegraph's Chris Knapman has reserved high praise for the model, which boasts a V8 engine combined with all sorts of technological ...
EU agree on electric vehicle charging standards
Friday, 23 September 2011 by Chris Taylor
The European motor industry has taken a landmark step towards the full adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by introducing a common charging system for Europe.
Significantly, industry representatives have agreed that only one type of plug should universally adopted by manufacturers, meaning that continental boundaries will not restrict movement of EVs across EU borders.
As yet ...
'Top Gear' Live coming soon
Thursday, 22 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
'Top Gear Live' - billed as "the ultimate 'Top Gear' experience" is coming to Birmingham and London in November.
Petrol heads, car buyers or anyone who is selling a car might be interested in attending the show. For the first time, it boasts an indoor racing track on which various celebrities will be racing against each other.
Furthermore, Girl Racer confirmed ...
Majority of car buyers believe they can save money online
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
The majority of motorists believe they can save money by buying or selling a car online, according to a new survey.
A poll by Australian car insurer Bingle indicated that over three quarters of people believe it is cheaper to trade vehicles online than it is via a car dealer. 64 per cent said that they would prefer to buy or sell their car this way.
Furthermore, Sky ...
Dacia Sandero to feature in UK launch
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Dacia has revealed the second of the two vehicles set to be part of its UK launch.
Officials from the Romanian budget brand have confirmed that the remake of the Sandero hatchback will be available for car buyers in the UK from January 2013. The vehicle will join the hugely popular Dacia Duster in the showrooms of parent company Renault.
Auto Express ...
New Jensen Interceptor will be born in Britain
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 by Chris Taylor
Car lovers and manufacturers alike are celebrating the return of a new Jensen Interceptor that will be built on home soil in Coventry.
The legendary sports car is to be engineered and constructed by UK automotive company CPP Global Holdings, at Jaguar's former site in Browns Lane, BBC News reports.
Car buyers may be familiar with the original models of Jensen's much ...
Clearest glimpse of Aston Martin Zagato
Monday, 19 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Aston Martin has given the clearest glimpse of a completed V12 Zagato yet.
The British luxury car brand unveiled its newest model at The Frankfurt Motor Show, revealing a low profile similar to that of the hugely popular Aston Martin Vantage.
A report from motorauthority.com points out that many elements of Z12 Zagato race car remain intact on the road-legal version ...
Classic cars have the X factor for Cowell
Monday, 19 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
Those selling their luxury motor might want to pay attention, as it seems Simon Cowell is on the look-out for a new car.
Cowell was snapped walking round a classic car showroom at the weekend, looking for - as Mail Online puts it - the "next model in his life."
Famous for his long-term engagements, the music mogul is reportedly single again after splitting with ...
Autonomous BMW sees light of day
Monday, 19 September 2011 by David Howells
BMW appear to be one step closer to creating a car that can drive itself.
Ever since KITT and the Batmobile graced our screens, car buyers the world over have been waiting for the day when fully autonomous cars become the norm. BMW has made this a reality with the unveiling of its autonomous vehicles.
Whilst these new cars are only being road tested now, BMW has ...
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento to go into production
Friday, 16 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Lamborghini has announced that the Sesto Elemento will go into production.
The unique concept model was only built to demonstrate that a car of such light weight and fantastic power could exist - but the luxury producers have been inundated with requests for its release ever since its debut at last year's Paris Motor Show.
In response to these requests, 20 ...
Lotus' 'Evora' will be its most powerful road car
Thursday, 15 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Lotus has claimed that the new 'Evora' will be the most powerful road car it has ever built.
They luxury car brand unveiled the new model at The Frankfurt Motor Show, revealing a 3.5-litre V6 engine which produces a ferocious 434 brake horse power.
According to themotorreport.com.au, the Evora was only planned for release in China but the incredible demand for ...
Latest Range Rover reviewed
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 by Deborah Bates
The latest Range Rover model - the 2.2 SD4 Evoque - has been reviewed by many car experts and hasn't come up all that favourably.
According to reviewer David Finlay, who writes for Carkeys.co.uk, the problem is that the model has put "style" before "substance"; which is something no previous models have done.
As such, he believes although the model will indeed attract ...
Rolls-Royce expanding Sussex plant
Tuesday, 13 September 2011 by Ashley Curtis
Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce is to expand its Sussex plant in a development worth £10 million, reports Car and Van News.
The expansion, announced at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, will see the firm's assembly hall extended by more than 2,500 square metres.
A new section will also be added to the Surface Finish Centre, "extending its size by more than 640 ...
Honda Civic details revealed
Tuesday, 13 September 2011 by Deborah Bates
Details regarding the latest Honda Civic model have been leaked to the press; coming only hours before the model will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Whatcar.com revealed that the model - the ninth in the Civic series - looks fairly similar to its predecessor but is unlike it in every other way.
"Nothing is carried over from the current Civic," the car ...
Sales of electric cars remain poor
Monday, 12 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Sales of electric cars in Britain have remained poor this year, despite the offer of a Government grant.
Figures gathered by The Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicate that only 812 people have taken advantage of the £5,000 grant then bought an electric car this year.
Sales in August may have improved by a third compared to last year, but they still ...
Frankfurt Motor Show welcomes new models
Monday, 12 September 2011 by David Howells
Car firms from all over the world have been displaying their newest models at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
VW, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Mini, Peugeot, Citroen and Land Rover are among the brands aiming to catch the eye of car buyers the world over with their newest models.
Mini is unveiling its first two-seater coupe whereas Peugeot is unveiling a production-ready ...
Images of Maserati SUV leaked
Friday, 9 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Leaked photographs have offered car buyers a sneak preview of the new Maserati SUV.
The vehicle was not supposed to be revealed until the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month but fans can now view images of the long-awaited rival to the Porsche Cayenne online.
According to The Independent, the images show that the vehicle will adopt a BMW-X6 inspired body with ...
Claim referrals ban could reduce insurance premiums
Friday, 9 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
Rising car insurance costs may be curbed by a blanket ban on claim referral fees, The Guardian writes.
The government has announced they will prevent insurance companies and garages from receiving any fees for passing the details of motorists who have just been involved in a traffic accident to injury claims firms.
Those who are selling a car may be happy to ...
Jaguar C-X16: spiritual successor to E-type
Wednesday, 7 September 2011 by Paul Smithson
The spirit of the Jaguar E-type has been channelled into the design of the manufacturer's new C-X16, a representative from the British company has revealed.
Speaking to BBC News, design director Ian Callum explained that the new car, the smallest Jaguar in overall length for more than 50 years, still features the long bonnet and short rear overhang so typical of the ...
August best month to sell used cars for third year in a row
Tuesday, 6 September 2011 by Chris Taylor
The average sale value of a used car rose by 4.5 per cent to £5,888 in August making it the ideal time to sell a car for cash.
Motortrader.com reports that this is the third year in a row that August sales have beaten July's, based on the latest Pulse report from an online motoring auctioneer. Used car values in cash terms were up by an extra £255.
Fleet ...
Eterniti Motors releases further Hemera details
Monday, 5 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Eterniti Motors has released more details about its debut model, the Hemera.
The British production team has claimed that the luxury SUV will feature a limousine-like rear cabin with reclining seats, iPads and a drinks chiller included as standard.
It has also been revealed that the vehicle is based on the frame of another vehicle already on the market, although they haven't ...
'Top Gear' presenter to voice sat nav
Monday, 5 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
Jeremy Clarkson has become the latest celebrity to lend his voice to a satellite navigation system, Mail Online reports.
Joining such prestigious alumni as Ozzy Osbourne, Snoop Dogg and Roger Moore, the 'Top Gear' favourite has recorded a new version for the 'TomTom' brand.
It will no doubt prove a must-have for fans of the BBC television series, ...
Jaguar XF is the "car of the decade"
Monday, 5 September 2011 by David Howells
Jaguar's £64,000 XF Model has been crowned the decade's best vehicle by Auto Express magazine.
The Driver Power study - which is voted on entirely by the British public - factors in such issues as reliability, performance, handling, ease of use, design, running cost, comfort and dealer performance.
Jaguar's XF, which is built in Castle Bromwich near Birmingham, ...
Parking ticket for 'Her Royal Hotness'
Friday, 2 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
Pippa Middleton is in trouble with traffic wardens yet again after receiving a parking ticket in full view of the paparazzi.
Kate's younger sister doesn't seem to have much luck when it comes to parking her convertible BMW Z4 in London. The parking ticket comes only weeks after the press had a field day reporting that her car was clamped outside her home near ...
MINI builds two-millionth car
Friday, 2 September 2011 by Ashley Curtis
Vehicle manufacturer MINI has built its two-millionth car, ten years after the reinvention of the brand by BMW.
To celebrate the incredible milestone, Car and Van News reports the popular car firm wheeled off its two-millionth vehicle from the production line with special guest David Cameron sitting behind the wheel, which came as a big surprise for plant staff.
The ...
Subaru releases teaser details of two new vehicles
Friday, 2 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Subaru has revealed some telling details about two of its new vehicles to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Japanese producers will showcase their XV crossover and the highly-anticipated BRZ Prologue at this month's show. They have released footage in order to increase the hype from potential car buyers.
The final production version of the four-wheel drive XV ...
Audi will debut three S models at Frankfurt Motor Show
Thursday, 1 September 2011 by Joe Elvin
Audi is set to showcase three new models from its S range at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicle on everybody's lips is the new S8, which will be on sale in the UK as early as next Spring. The S8 will be made almost entirely out of aluminium, allowing for a ferocious 0-60mph speed of 4.2 seconds and top speed of 155mph.
According to reports from Auto ...
Clarkson reviews virtual vehicles
Thursday, 1 September 2011 by Elizabeth Smythe
Jeremy Clarkson has been reviewing a different kind of motor recently, according to Top Gear Magazine.
However used car buyers will be out of luck, as the cars reviewed are not available on the market - in fact, they are all quite imaginary.
The presenter has secured himself a role in the new Forza Motorsport 4 "ultra-realistic racer", having struck up a deal with ...
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