The Camping & Caravanning Club has introduced a new ‘Family Friendly Collection’ of Certificated Sites (CS). These sites have been hand-picked from the Club’s extensive network of over 1300 CS’s and aim to combine great countryside with on-site practicalities.
CS’s are exclusive to the members of the Club and consist of sites that offer up to [...]

Caravan sales are at their highest for more than five years as the recession prompts a resurgence in UK holidays and road tours.
Some showrooms are reporting a rise in sales of 15% fuelled by a new generation of younger caravaners.
Paul Clarke, MD of The Caravan Company, which has a chain of outlets around England, said [...]

Bonhams new saleroom adjacent to Oxford’s airport, took off this weekend with 500 people participating enthusiastically for 40 stunning cars at the first Bonhams classic car sale in the city.
The sale on Sunday March 8th achieved a total £968,493 with over 95% of cars sold, an astonishingly strong result for these financially trying times. “This [...]

Emergency kits are an essential tool for any vehicle including your classic car.  Whether you have a relaxed trip to the country or a longer trip to a classic car show, it is always best to be prepared ahead of time. Auto emergency kits often mean less time stranded and more time on the road. [...]

The Chinese business SCAS Investment Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy 10,000 Land Rovers and 3,000 Jaguars over three years.
Group owner TATA had been seeking a £500million investment from the UK government as well as other finance guarantees.
Most of the vehicles will be sold to private individuals by dealerships across China. A [...]

 
THE latest Lexus RX450h has the lowest emissions of any large 4×4 – just 148g/km.
It uses a reworked version of the company’s Hybrid Drive giving 10% more power and 28% better economy – a diesel-beating 44.8mpg.
Most hybrids use electric motors to boost the performance of the petrol engine, but like the GS 450h, this RX [...]

Our motorhome specialists here at Sureterm Direct,  thought it might be a good idea to offer some hints and tips on driving your motorhome in France and the implications for anyone travelling in France this coming year.
How do I plan ahead?
• Make a detailed plan of your trip
• Prebook the main sites you will be [...]

The Department of Transport has revealed its intention to create new legislation, giving the Motor Insurance Bureau the right to cross-reference its records with the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency to find and punish people owning a vehicle without insurance. Under present laws, only those who actually drive vehicles without cover are liable to prosecution. Around [...]

Fundays Hire, the Norfolk based motorhome hire company, is still expanding. In 2009, their fleet of luxury motorhomes is increasing from three to four vehicles, all are 2008 or 2009 models and have a variety of layouts to appeal to the widely differing needs of their clientele. All the motorhomes will carry from 2 to [...]

The 48th National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show recorded lower numbers of members of the public visiting the event at the NEC in late February, 2009, than last years event but was still recorded as a success in the current economic climate. The total recorded visitor count was 96,384 – 84,423 visitors and 11,961 exhibitors [...]