Ford chose the Northern Imperial War Museum to launch the latest version of the Fiesta; a strange place perhaps but it did have plenty of parking spaces for guests and all those new Fiestas.
Blog - January 2013
Can white cars continue commanding a premium?
Observations by Black Book Live editor, Tim Bearder, on the future desirability of white cars.
Reflections on the loss of Kevin Ash
CAP Green Book editor, Alan Elsworth, reflects on the loss of much admired motorcycle journalist Kevin Ash.
First Driving Impressions – Fiat Panda 4x4, UK Press Launch, Kenilworth, near Coventry
Go anywhere in Europe where there’s a farm up in the mountains, a house well out of the way or down a rough track, and it’s likely that an old Panda 4x4 will be sat on the drive or in a field next to it.
Don’t assume higher spec on your van will automatically spell higher residual values
Anyone would be forgiven for assuming that a vehicle with an increased level of specification over that offered as standard will be more desirable on the used market – and therefore command a higher price. Whilst this is largely true for passenger cars, when it comes to commercial vehicles the situation is far from black and white.
Rising new car supply could accelerate depreciation in 2013
BRITISH MOTORISTS saved millions on lower car depreciation last year, but that looks increasingly unlikely to be repeated in 2013.
First Driving Impressions – Skoda Octavia, European Press Launch, Faro
First deliveries of the all-new Octavia hatchback begin in March, with the estate due in May. The ever popular and great looking vRS is due in UK showrooms in June, the fuel efficient Greenline will arrive in November and the pumped-up 4x4 will be with us by early 2014.