This year’s Frankfurt motor show was dominated by electric cars, and not just expensive concept ideas but production-ready cars with on-sale dates in 2010 and 2011. This is the time when the car industry announces that the alternative to the combustion engine is here. Manufacturers have certainly dipped into alternative power during the last … [Read more...]
Prius get’s the thumbs up from eBay
October 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I have just come off the telephone with an old friend of mine who retails a lot of his cars on ebay motors. He recently told me about a Toyota Prius he's taken on board and I was intrigued as to what his thoughts were of this mainstream Hybrid and how much interest he was getting. … [Read more...]
Carmakers will face tough CO2 targets
October 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Carmakers’ bid to delay the EU Commission’s deadline for dropped CO2 emissions has been rejected by EU lawmakers. They now face tough new targets for cutting carbon emissions after MEPs rejected industry pleas for more time to produce greener cars. … [Read more...]
How to keep used cars green
September 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
You don’t necessarily have to own a green car to be a green driver. There are many adjustments you can make to your driving style to become more economical and efficient behind the wheel. Indeed there are also steps you can take to improve the performance of your vehicle. … [Read more...]
An enlightening discovery
September 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Just to add to previous articles we have written referring to that lovely topic of depreciation, I recently came across a situation where it hit home how bad some cars are being de-valued as a result of current market conditions and pressures from this car hating government. … [Read more...]
Demand is still there for used cars, says Manheim
September 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A survey of 100 franchised dealers by Manheim Retail Services has found that demand for used cars is holding up despite the UK's economic downturn. Dealers reported that showroom walk-ins were still relatively strong, representing around two-thirds of enquiries. … [Read more...]
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