Ferrari Vs Ducati – Motortrend Video

December 1, 2010

Just which is faster, a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ducati 1198 S? Obviously the car is much easier to handle than the sheer raw power to weight of the bike, but will the Ferrari be able to match the Ducati in the corners? Watch the Motortrend video to find out. I’d recommend it in [...]

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Anatomy Of Being Stuck In Snow

November 30, 2010

I’d just finished a telephone call to my mother, stating that, due to my careful driving and relentless efforts to keep my driveway free of snow and ice, I have never been stuck in snow in my current vehicle. So, I jumped in my car, ready for another treacherous (but necessary) journey to the local [...]

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McLaren Announce Price For MP4-12C

November 28, 2010
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McLaren have announced the price for the latest supercar going into production, the MP4-12C. Going on sale in spring 2011, it features a McLaren-designed one-piece carbon chassis (the carbon MonoCell) which introduces new performance, safety, and weight standards to the ‘core’ sports car segment. Antony Sheriff, Managing Director of McLaren Automotive said: “When we embarked [...]

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Telegraph Special – Don’t Skimp On Tyres

November 27, 2010

You’ll definitely want to read the latest special report from The Telegraph regarding tyres. Bearing in mind that a small contact patch at four corners of the car are all that keep you on the road, there are some drivers who take this element of their vehicle as of very little importance. Read the full [...]

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The 7 Most Stunning Cars of all Time

November 26, 2010
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This is a guest blog post on behalf of Carfinance247 Jaguar E-Type Image credit: exfordy Perceived by many as the most beautiful car ever made, the Jaguar E-Type has aged and matured like cheese – by which we mean it has gone better with time. Sensational curves, the typical sports car layout, wire wheels and, [...]

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There’s Snow On The Roads – Winter Is Here

November 25, 2010

Winter has officially arrived as many parts of the UK are now covered in the powdered white stuff. I’ve recently posted a number of articles detailing how you can get your car ready, what you need to have (this includes a fully charged mobile) etc, but what about you? Do you feel confident driving in [...]

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Top Gear – Bentley Continental Supersports

November 24, 2010

This is the Top Gear review of the Bentley Continental Supersports – lighter, more powerful and without rear seats. Sold mostly to footballers? I did think they preferred more luxury than the madness of this Continental. For such a big car, the 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds is staggering and the W12 engine is a [...]

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Are You At Risk This Winter?

November 23, 2010

Motorists are failing to adequately prepare their car for winter, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed. Despite last winter being one of the coldest in 50 years and the Met Office predicting more of the same for the coming months, a quarter of drivers are taking to the roads without doing anything to prepare their [...]

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Three Car Types To Buy In Winter

November 22, 2010

Winter is a funny time to buy certain cars – but better for others. Bearing this in mind, here are three cars that are good to buy in winter: Most convertibles – you’ll find you can grab a bargain, especially on a soft top due to the inclement weather coming in Rear wheel drive sports [...]

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Women Only Car Insurance – Possibly Won’t Be Available For Long

November 21, 2010

Women only car insurance premiums could soon be a thing of the past according to a new survey by Motorpoint. An online poll by the car supermarket giant found over 90% of people supported EU proposals to scrap the discounts on offers from companies such as Sheila’s Wheels. Over 990 people took part in the [...]

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