Take The GEM Road Safety Quiz

December 13, 2010

Guaranteed to test the most accomplished motorists – and perhaps even challenge the likes of Jeremy Clarkson, Breakdown Cover and Road Safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is once again offering its free Christmas Quiz. Following last year’s successful Road Sign challenge, GEM has this year decided to test the family’s knowledge of dashboard warning lights. [...]

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Can Virtual Racing Prepare You For The Real Thing?

December 12, 2010

In this article on the Top Gear website Greger Huttu is invited to drive a very fast single seater race car around Road Atlanta. Never heard of him? Well, that’s not surprising really. That’s because Huttu is the champion of iRacing virtual racing simulation, so he’s not exactly a household name. The purpose though, was [...]

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Car Articles Small Car Of The Year 2010

December 11, 2010

The Citroen DS3 is this year’s winner of the Car Articles Small Car of the Year Award 2010. Small, affordable, stylish and fun – this is truly a car that has it all. The DS3 has a fresh appearance that will not appear dated for a very long time and that’s something to cherish in [...]

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Skoda Or Mercedes?

December 9, 2010

Which of the two would you go for – the new Skoda Superb or the Mercedes E-class? Both are big, comfortable and estate in shape. Just how much difference does it make if you go for the better known brand that inevitably costs more? Find out more in the as always excellent Fifth Gear review.

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Car Articles Supercar Of The Year 2010

December 8, 2010

I’m not convinced that the award could have gone to any other car in the world when this thing exists. More power, a greater top speed (a verified 267 miles per hour has been reached in one of these) and the same amazing engineering put the Veyron SuperSport in a league of… One. There is [...]

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Do You Buy Presents For Your Car?

December 6, 2010

Here’s the latest from Manheim Auctions on our buying habits for our cars over Christmas: You’ve bought gifts for the wife, the kids, the in-laws, even Rover the dog, but have you remembered to pick up a little something for… Rover the car? With only 18 shopping days left until Christmas, research by Manheim Auctions [...]

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Will You Be Driving To Visit Relatives At Christmas?

December 5, 2010

Here’s the latest information from Saab regarding our travel habits over the festive period: Despite the flurry of snow and cold weather hitting the UK this week, it seems that Brits won’t be put off by the bad weather when it comes to visiting friends and relatives over Christmas. Research released today by Swedish car [...]

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Try A New Website If You’re Struggling Over Which New Car To Buy

December 4, 2010

CarBuyer is the latest website offering reviews of all the newest cars out there. It’s from the guys and gals behind Auto Express and includes videos, features and more. I’d certainly recommend taking a look to see whether your list of possible vehicles is on there. It’s more appealing than the endless 11/20 or 12/20 [...]

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Which Car Should Win Car Of The Year 2010?

December 3, 2010

I’m a big believer in the idea that a car that wins in the year should be available to purchase in the year. E.g. a car that wins the 2010 award should be able to be enjoyed right now, otherwise what’s the point? With this in mind, I have a few condenders I’d like to [...]

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Peugeot RCZ Wins Top Gear Coupe Of The Year 2010

December 2, 2010
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Top Gear magazine, today announced that the Peugeot RCZ is its ‘Coupé of the Year’ 2010. The UK’s best selling automotive magazine took its assessment of the RCZ to the extreme by road testing it in Northern China in the proximity of the Great Wall; the first time the Peugeot RCZ has been in the [...]

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