CarBuyer Reviews Peugeot 508

August 20, 2011

Here’s the latest review of the Peugeot 508 from CarBuyer. It’s a reasonably sized car with plenty of gadgets and well thought out equipment. By all accounts, the dynamics aren’t too bad either. Styling? Very good. The odd gripe aside this is clearly a very good car.

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GEM Warns Drivers Not To Forego Insurance

August 19, 2011

A poll carried out by breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist today revealed that a shocking one in three UK drivers knows someone who has either driven, is driving or has considered driving without motor insurance. Whilst the nation has been trying to save money during the recession, it is becoming more apparent [...]

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The ultimate beach road trip

August 18, 2011

As the end of August approaches, as the summer begins to near its twilight and as the days grow shorter, we look to the bank holiday weekend with a sense of excitement but also with a sense of panic. It’s almost all over! August bank holiday is all about creating a last-ditch potted summer so [...]

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Does Clarkson Do His Own Stunts?

August 17, 2011

According to the latest report from The Mail Online, that is certainly not the case.  In one particular case quoted, shots of Clarkson smashing around a wet track in a Lambo are interspersed with external (extremely quick) sideways moments.  Clarkson has driven all manner of powerful machinery, so there’s no reason why he couldn’t have [...]

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Top tips for buying a used car as sales slow in the UK

August 17, 2011
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Increasing petrol prices and lower household income are both contributing to a 3.5 per cent annual fall in new car registrations during the month of July, according to new analysis from a leading organisation in the UK. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that UK car sales have experienced their 13th successive monthly [...]

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Toyota Is Forward Thinking When It Comes To Safety

August 16, 2011

Toyota has a range of new measures that you’ll see in the near future that should aid safety. These include: Collision avoidance assist Adaptive Driving System to ensure that the most amount of light helps illuminate your way home A pop up bonnet to reduce pedestrian injury Emergency monitoring systems measuring grip/driver interaction Toyota make [...]

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Autocar Tests Two American Muscle Cars

August 15, 2011

Sometimes, all you want is the roar of a big V8 and something with a big, fat American presence. Look no further than either the Mustang Boss 302 or the Chevrolet Camaro. Both are brash, bold and have a purring, high torque low-rev engine under the hood. You’ll take either after seeing this test!

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Two Deserving Winners Of Auto Express Awards 2011

August 14, 2011

The Ferrari 458 Italia has taken the prize for the “Performance Car Of The Year 2011″ award from Auto Express, which is unsurprising as it has been uniquely praised by the world’s motoring press. I sadly haven’t had a chance to get behind the wheel but I’ve no doubt that everything said about the fine [...]

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‘Average’ Performance Figures

August 13, 2011

So what’s the score? How fast is your car? Can you even answer that question? Engines lose horsepower over time. What sort of performance is an ‘average’ engine going to give you? A 1.8 litre engine in a car that weighs the class average may do a 0-60 in around 9 seconds and return 35 [...]

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Beaulieu Comes To The TV

August 11, 2011

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has been chosen as one of the locations for a new, peak time series showing on BBC1 and fronted by historian Dan Snow and BBC Breakfast presenter Sian Williams. In a lively mix of film reports, Dan and Sian, together with a team of celebrity reporters and historians, will [...]

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