Searching for both new and used cars can often be a minefield, but the picture is particularly true when it comes to investing in a good second hand car. It’s important to consider a range of factors – price is key of course, but consider cars which retain value, those with considerable warranties left to run, and vehicles which are economical to drive; every penny helps. AutoExpress recently unveiled their 2015 Used Car Awards, and we take a closer look at some of the award winners and nominees.  more info… →

Each year brings new innovations and exciting developments in the motor trade, and 2016 looks set to up the stakes. The world’s leading manufacturers have revealed dynamic new hybrids, top of the range supercars and vehicles perfectly suited to our ever-changing needs for the new year; in this article we take a closer look at five stand-out examples to watch for in 2016.  more info… →

Established in 1907, the LA Show will once again take place this Autumn. The Los Angeles Convention Centre opens its doors on November 17th, with almost one million square feet of conference and exhibition space set to host the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, motor trade reps and public visitors. In a typical year, the show attracts almost 15,000 industry reps and invited guests on its closed trade days, while the public event, which runs from November 20-29th, could see a million visitors pass through the doors. more info… →

Britain, it turns out, is a nation of honest motorists. This discovery has led the Department for Transport to announce that a long standing vehicle check scheme, which costs millions of pounds every year to implement, has been abolished. more info… →

In one of the biggest scandals to hit the motor trade in recent years, leading manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) admitted to falsifying thousands of diesel car emissions tests using specially fitted devices. Although these tests were carried out in the US, the manufacturer admits that the problem may be global. more info… →

Whenever a new James Bond film is announced, fans eagerly await the answers to two important questions. Who will sing the theme song, and what kind of car will Bond drive? more info… →

The summer 2015 budget, revealed by Chancellor George Osborne on 8 July, contains several new policies likely to affect both the motor trade and drivers of new and used cars. more info… →