Are You Looking To Buy Winter Tyres? Our Survey Says…

October 18, 2011

Manheim Auctions, the world’s largest car auction company, recently completed a survey looking at whether people are moving to winter tyres this year. The results may surprise you: Less that 5% of motorists are planning to buy winter tyres this year even though weather forecasters are already predicting another winter of chaos on the roads. [...]

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Should Dogs Be Restrained In Cars?

October 17, 2011

Here’s the latest research from GEM Motoring Assist, this time concerning the safety, or lack thereof, for our canine companions in cars: A poll announced today by No. 1 for breakdown cover, GEM Motoring Assist reveals that more than 60 per cent of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars [...]

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FairFuelUK

October 16, 2011

Quentin Wilson is in the FairFuel 2011 Campaign as the lead spokesperson. The objective is to lower fuel prices for the benefit of us all. The Campaign is supported by the RAC, FTA and RHA and is now working in partnership with the House of Commons “all party working group” lead by Robert Halfon MP. [...]

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Motorpoint New Offers On 61 Plate Cars

October 15, 2011

If you’re looking to save some money on a brand new 61 plate car, then consider Motorpoint. You may just be able to afford that new car and take advantage of some great offers whether you’re looking for a hatchback or an MPV! If you want to get your hands on one of the UK’s [...]

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Ferrari 458 Spider Autocar Review

October 14, 2011

Italian supercars are normally considered de rigeur – they are the ultimate personification if you like of road going performance cars. They are noisy, fast and aggressively sleek. The Ferrari 458 Spider is surely no exception. The standard Italia is incredibly impressive and universally adored. The Spider looks to repeat that feat but offers even [...]

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BlablaCar – A New Way To Share A Journey

October 13, 2011
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The world is changing.  Every day, our pace of life seems to be that bit much more.  We’re all separated from each other, travelling in our own little bubble.  By all accounts, we’re also churning out more CO2, which is bad for the environment.  We also pay so much for petrol and diesel that it [...]

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Toyota Launches Dream Car Competition For 2011

October 12, 2011

Children around the world have simply the best imaginations. They are not fettered by the chains of an adult existence and when it comes to imagining the future direction for cars, there is simply no stopping what they can come up with. It’s a pity more of us don’t look back at that to see [...]

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EVO Drives The Countryman WRC

October 11, 2011

Sometimes, you’ll just think “Damn, I want his/her job!”. This video demonstrates this thought particularly well as Henry Catchpole of EVO drives the frankly incredible MINI Countryman WRC car. Just look at that thing drift! I’m not sure of the colour scheme but other than that it looks like one hell of a ride.

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Vettel Clinches Formula 1 World Title For 2011

October 9, 2011

In an amazing year for Sebastien Vettel, he clinched the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship yesterday at the Japanese Grand Prix, taking the 2011 title in what looked like relative ease. This means he has now won the title back to back for two years. With only one point needed to bring the World bragging [...]

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A Quick Update Regarding Vauxhall’s Reported Handbrake Problems

October 9, 2011

Car Articles has previously covered the issue of apparent handbrake failure in some makes of Vauxhall car in two separate articles, namely here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-hit-by-renewed-faulty-handbrake-alarm.html and here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-handbrake-problem-part-2.html It looks as though some of you may be getting some satisfaction, though granted this is some years on from the original complaint. Mandy in particular [...]

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