The New Toyota Prius – Living Up To The Green Reputation?

July 31, 2009

I wasn’t a great fan of the original Toyota Prius – it just never seemed to quite live up to the hype. However, the new 1.8 T3 is simply incredible and probably justifies the many orders that are no doubt flooding in. Here’s why:

CO2 emissions of just 89 g/km mean that you pay [...]

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Schumacher To Replace Massa?

July 29, 2009

In a (probably not so) shocking announcement, Ferrari have stated their intention to place Schumacher into one of their famous red cars until Massa is able to race once again. The seven-times world champion is undergoing some very specialist training to ensure he’s up to the job, though few will doubt that he’s got [...]

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Ferrari 458 Italia – Interior

July 28, 2009

You might just want to go and check out Auto Express, as they have an interior shot of the new Ferrari 458 Italia. It just happens to be one of the most extraordinary car interiors that you’ll have seen…

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Will Massa Drive Again?

July 28, 2009

After the shock (and huge) crash that Felipe Massa suffered in Hungary, it gives me pleasure to post the fact that doctors are hopeful that the Ferrari F1 driver will be able leave the hospital next week. Massa was knocked almost unconscious by a spring from a Brawn car, which caught him on the [...]

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Your Photocard License – Has It Ran Out?

July 27, 2009

Whether you do 100 miles a year or 30,000, one thing you must do is ensure that you have a valid license for the type of vehicle which you drive. One aspect of the new style photocard license is that it actually has a renewal requirement built in. I’m not quite sure I [...]

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Hamilton’s Magic Returns

July 26, 2009

Just as Eddie Jordan predicted prior to the race, Lewis Hamilton put in a breathtaking performance in today’s Hungarian Grand Prix by cruising home to victory – swiftly followed by the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen! Inside of the fourth lap, Hamilton managed to take first position – which he used to convincingly build up [...]

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Nissan’s Race Academy Offer

July 25, 2009

If you’re in the market for a new Nissan 370Z, then there’s probably not a better time to buy. The reason being, Nissan is offering anyone who takes a test drive in its latest Z car, by 31st August 2009, entrance into a prize draw to win a day at the Nissan Race Academy.
Nissan [...]

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Pagani Zonda F & Bugatti Veyron

July 23, 2009

Here, James May is driving one of my favourite cars of all time. It’s the Pagani Zonda F. Whilst the Veyron may have mullered it in a straight line, the Zonda demonstrates the advantage of having a lightweight car around a track – managing an ultimately faster time. Laugh whilst May spins [...]

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Fancy Yourself As A Racing Driver?

July 22, 2009

The Sunday Times are running a new competition that could well see you being given the keys to a stunning new Jaguar XKR. Here’s the press release below, giving the low-down on the fun Fifth Gear team had when laying down some lap times!
The famous start/finish straight at Silverstone racing circuit resonated to the [...]

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Henry Surtees Killed In Tragic Accident

July 21, 2009

It has been reported today that Henry Surtees, son of racing legend John Surtees, has been killed in a tragic accident. From everyone here at Car Articles, our condolences go out to the family.

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