The UK driving test has come under scrutiny as part of a move by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve safety and efficiency on Britain’s roads. more info…
The UK driving test has come under scrutiny as part of a move by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve safety and efficiency on Britain’s roads. more info…
German car giant Volkswagen faces a huge lawsuit from the US Justice Department following its admission that it illegally fitted emission test defeating devices to thousands of its cars in recent years. The manufacturer’s September 2015 admission has now been followed by the lawsuit, which was issued on January 4th. more info…
A budget of £10,000 gives a wide choice of both new and used cars. While a showroom car on trade plates is a tempting prospect, and will come with a warranty, it will begin to depreciate in value immediately. Choosing a second-hand model gives you a much wider range of choices for your money, and is likely to hold its value for longer. more info…
Online buying and selling has been a part of the UK motor trade in new and used cars for many years now, offering an alternative to buying trade magazines or visiting car dealer after car dealer. With the launch of CarGurus, those in the market for a used vehicle have another option available to find and compare used car prices. more info…
At a time of the year when the marketplace is dominated by Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers, and new and used cars come with a host of discounts aimed at attracting those vital pre-Christmas sales, it has come as a surprise that Japanese car giant Honda has gone the other way and raised its prices. more info…
The annual Used Car Awards are always a source of great pride for the motor industry and this year’s event was no exception. Sponsored by Car Dealer Magazine, the yearly award ceremony took place on November 30th at central London venue The Brewery, and was well attended by the great and good of the motor trade, including a surprise guest appearance from racing great Sir Stirling Moss. more info…
Performance car magazine evo has announced its line-up for eCoty 2015, the European Car of the Year awards.
As well as handling and performance, the eleven models will be competing for first place based on their design, comfort, and safety, along with value for money, driver satisfaction, and technical and environmental innovations. more info…
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…
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