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Lamborghini has always been a firm favourite marque of mine. I still remember the picture of the gorgeous Countach that occupied prime real estate on my bedroom wall as a kid. It should come as no surprise then that I’ve viewed most of the footage from the 50th anniversary celebrations of this wonderful car maker. […]
Hosted at www.warrantydirect.co.uk/wd360, the Warranty Direct 360 Used Car Survey will be the most comprehensive, all-round study of UK used car ownership ever conducted and will use data from more than 50,000 live policies to give a full ‘360-degree view’ of vehicle ownership. Warranty Direct’s unique www.ReliabilityIndex.com website has made the UK’s largest direct provider of automotive warranties […]
Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will be offering module 2 motorcycle tests from another 8 driving test centres in areas where there isn’t already a local service: Bridgend Chesterfield Hamilton Letchworth Rhyl Southampton Maybush Southport Stranraer These driving […]
You may have seen the news reporting that middle lane hogs and tailgaters now open themselves up for a hefty £100 fixed penalty notices from police and authorities. To tackle what is being described as anti-social motoring, a crackdown has been planned in the form of a statement to Parliament. Transport minister Stephen Hammond said: […]
We at Car Articles think it is a damn shame you don’t see more VXR8 cars on the road. Vauxhall’s big saloon with an even bigger engine has always been an unsung hero of mine as it is reasonably priced, especially for the performance you get. So what does the new car bring to the […]
An all-new, all-marque classic motoring event from the organisers of the phenomenally successful Auto Italia day at Brooklands has been announced, to take place for the first time on Sunday 7th July 2013 – at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. ‘Summertime Classics’ is for cars and bikes (and even unusual commercial vehicles!) of all marques and all […]
A new survey conducted by GEM Motoring Assist has shown that there is some concern over the level of preparation and lack of learning by new drivers. GEM’s latest poll reveals that 89% of UK motorists believe that there should be a minimum learning period ahead of people taking the driving test, with the majority […]
If you need space as well as performance, then look no further than either of these cars. Both the Audi RS4 Avant and Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer provide huge BHP figures whilst being able to carry a small wardrobe (or the kids and the dog) in the back. However, how do you go about deciding between […]
If your dad is a petrol head, why not treat him to tickets for World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival for Father’s Day? Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) offers unrivalled entertainment for all ages, all the family can join in the high speed thrills and spills making what’s already an unforgettable Father’s Day gift all the […]
Caterham has a tradition of producing lightweight, compact two seater sports cars for the road and track. One thing that has been lacking in the lineup is a budget option, which is where this hot new confirmed car steps in. It is a base model Seven and will follow the tried and tested formula of […]