Category Archives: News

Be Patient to Leverage New Car Registration Discounts

September is regarded as one of the busiest months for new car sales owing to availability of the new “65” plate. Roughly more than 400,000 new cars were registered in September 2014, a rise of more than 5% than September 2013. As the U.K. economy gets back on track, car sales in the country have […]

Time to take advantage of £5000 Plug-in Grant extended to February 2016

The government recently announced the plug-in grant scheme for plug-in vehicles will be extended until February 2016 for all types of the vehicle. The £5000grant/discount off the price of an electric powered vehicle was scheduled to be reviewed once 50,000 vehicles were sold. However, owing to the expected early milestone completion date of November 2015, […]

2015 Infiniti Q30 Production Car Unveiled

Infiniti is all set to release its first premium hatchback, the Q30 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. But the company has just revealed the production version of the vehicle even ahead of its official launch, which is pitted against the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. For now Infiniti has just released photos of the […]

Shell & PayPal Launch Smartphone App for Filling Up

Drivers filling up on petrol and not gas can pay at the pump in the UK with their smartphone. To make this possible, Shell UK has partnered with payment processor titan PayPal and will allow this service at participating Shell service stations across the UK. This payment solution or Shell Motorist App will be available […]

Third Party warranty cover to be available for the first time in the UK

A first of its kind extended warranty cover for electric vehicles was just introduced by WarrantyWise. This is good news for electric car owners in the UK as most of their manufacturer’s warranties are going to expire soon. Electricity powered vehicles have received a surge of appeal in recent years owing to their zero emission […]

MPG in the Real World – the best MPVs

An MPV or Multi Purpose Vehicle is an increasingly popular choice for consumers especially those looking for a family cost efficient hauler, rather than having to insure two cars. Given this surge of appeal, MPV sales have literally skyrocketed in recent years, with many manufacturers adding MPV models to their lineup. So the big question […]

Mighty Ford Mustang Selling Well in the UK

After 50 years of simply watching Ford deliver new Mustang models consistently in North America, UK Mustang enthusiasts can finally claim one of the iconic pony cars. And while UK Ford will offer the all new Mustang in three engine choices – a V-6, Turbo Four, and the mighty Mustang Fastback V-8, most UK buyers […]

First hydrogen car goes for a rally

Hydrogen cars were once only leased to customers and that too for short periods, but the Toyota announced that the Mirai will be the first hydrogen fuel cell driven vehicle developed to be sold in the market. With regards to design, the Mirai borrows several design cues from the Toyota Avalon, where the interior is […]

Celebrating Land Rover at Goodwood

The Land Rover Defender has just completed 67 years, and this year’s Goodwood revival festival will mark this achievement. To maintain the retro-sprit of the festival, Land Rover will be displaying key elements of the development timeline of the original series 1, which was first introduced in the UK at the Earl’s Court Motor Show […]

Ferrari to Float On the Stock Market

In an effort to raise money, Fiat Chrysler Owned Ferrari is all set to spin off Ferrari by filing for the unit’s first public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Sergio Marchionne – CEO of Fiat Chrysler says that clear expectations have been set for the Ferrari brand and therefore decided last year to […]