Car Blog & Car News
Jump over to Auto Express to see a list of the 50 most influential British people in the car industry in 2012. Some of the usual suspects are represented here including Bernie Ecclestone and Ron Dennis. However, there will be many faces you don’t recognise. Take a look and learn exactly what their contributions have […]
Recommended? Yes The product Turtle Wax Waterless Wash contains a bottle of 500ml ‘waterless wash’ and a microfibre cleaning cloth. The price Estimated at around £9.99. Application This product from Turtle Wax couldn’t be more simple to use. All you do is spray the synthetic cleaning waterless wash on the car body (including plastic, paintwork […]
Father’s day is looming and with it comes the annual problem of what to buy the dad who already seems to have everything. Whether he’s motoring mad or just a typical car owner, the answer could well lie in the Motoring Classics range of hand-picked quality (largely) British products. It includes all manner of enticing […]
This is one of the most eagerly anticipated hot hatchbacks for a long time – it is the new Ford Focus ST! Powered by a direct-injection 2.0-litre, all-alloy, turbocharged, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, the new Ford Focus ST develops 250PS, yet remains capable of returning 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 169g/km – 20 per cent better […]
As with the last few years, due to the general depressed state of the economy, we in the UK are more likely to remain here for a holiday than ever before. So we naturally turn to that wonderful (don’t listen to Top Gear) past time of caravanning. With that in mind, Chevrolet has offered some […]
The Vauxhall Astra GTC is the sporty coupe car that’ll give some sporting credentials for the new Astra prior to the arrival of the VXR. So, does it compare to other coupes that are on the market at moment and does it hit the right note for What Car? Watch the video to find out. […]
According to a recent survey by specialist classic car and motorcycle insurance broker Footman James, 26 per cent of classic vehicle owners prefer to spend their free time at shows, events or rallies. Being on the move is obviously a priority as touring comes a close second in terms of popular pastimes, with 23 per […]
This is the absolutely gorgeous Renault Alpine A 110-50! The car has been created to mark the Alpine Berlinette turning 50 this year. This new concept features carbon fibre bodywork in a blue that is a re-interpretation and refresh of the classic original ‘Alpine Blue’. The engine is mid-rear; a 3.5 litre 24-valve V6 churns […]
Volvo make some of the safest cars in the world. The company is also responsible for some of the best road safety designs in history. This latest invention is also sure to save lives – a pedestrian airbag. Here’s the update direct from Volvo: The world’s first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new […]
Three new cars have come in at the maximum safety rating from Euro NCAP – which can only mean good things for us. The new Peugeot 208, Hyundai i30 and Mazda CX-5 have all been given the maximum possible safety rating. Particularly of interest to us car geeks is the Mazda CX-5 steel, which is […]