Category Archives: Useful Information

What vehicle tax system Changes mean for you

From 1 October the DVLA will replace the traditional tax disc with an all-new electronic system. As a result, owners will no longer be required to display a paper tax disc in their windscreen and will instead tax their vehicle online, with a car’s status as taxed, untaxed or SORN recorded on a database linked to the registration.

Young drivers offered free safety training by Ford

Young drivers offered free safety training by Ford

Ford has extended its free driver training programme for motorists aged 17-24. Driving Skills for Life was launched across the UK in 2013 in a bid to cut accidents and Ford has confirmed that the programme will return in 2014, with the first event taking place in Glasgow from 18 to 20 September.

Fiat-Chrysler forecasts New York stock market listing on 13 October

Fiat-Chrysler aims to list shares in the newly merged carmaker in New York on Oct. 13, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Saturday, adding that a decision on any capital increase would be made at the end of that month.

He was speaking a day after the merger between Fiat and its U.S unit Chrysler cleared its last remaining hurdle.

Tesla shares hit record $270 high after China Unicom deal

Tesla Headquarters - Tesla shares hit record high after China Unicom deal

By Tomi Kilgore

Shares of Tesla Motors shot up to an all-time high early Friday, as investors cheered news that the electric car maker reached an agreement with China Unicom CHU, to have charging stations at the carrier’s stores in more than 100 cities in China.

Audi recalling 70,000 cars for potential brake problem

2012 Audi A4 - Audi recalling 70,000 cars for potential brake problem

Audi will recall 70,000 cars worldwide because of a potential fault with the brake booster.