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In one of the closest final events of the 2011 motoring calendar, the BTCC boys really took it to the wire. A number of names were in contention coming in to the final race, including Matt Neal, Mat Jackson, Gordon Shedden and the ever present Jason Plato. Neal won the opening race, with Shedden taking […]
Manheim Auctions, the world’s largest car auction company, recently completed a survey looking at whether people are moving to winter tyres this year. The results may surprise you: Less that 5% of motorists are planning to buy winter tyres this year even though weather forecasters are already predicting another winter of chaos on the roads. […]
Here’s the latest research from GEM Motoring Assist, this time concerning the safety, or lack thereof, for our canine companions in cars: A poll announced today by No. 1 for breakdown cover, GEM Motoring Assist reveals that more than 60 per cent of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars […]
Quentin Wilson is in the FairFuel 2011 Campaign as the lead spokesperson. The objective is to lower fuel prices for the benefit of us all. The Campaign is supported by the RAC, FTA and RHA and is now working in partnership with the House of Commons “all party working group” lead by Robert Halfon MP. […]
If you’re looking to save some money on a brand new 61 plate car, then consider Motorpoint. You may just be able to afford that new car and take advantage of some great offers whether you’re looking for a hatchback or an MPV! If you want to get your hands on one of the UK’s […]
Italian supercars are normally considered de rigeur – they are the ultimate personification if you like of road going performance cars. They are noisy, fast and aggressively sleek. The Ferrari 458 Spider is surely no exception. The standard Italia is incredibly impressive and universally adored. The Spider looks to repeat that feat but offers even […]
Children around the world have simply the best imaginations. They are not fettered by the chains of an adult existence and when it comes to imagining the future direction for cars, there is simply no stopping what they can come up with. It’s a pity more of us don’t look back at that to see […]
Sometimes, you’ll just think “Damn, I want his/her job!”. This video demonstrates this thought particularly well as Henry Catchpole of EVO drives the frankly incredible MINI Countryman WRC car. Just look at that thing drift! I’m not sure of the colour scheme but other than that it looks like one hell of a ride.
In an amazing year for Sebastien Vettel, he clinched the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship yesterday at the Japanese Grand Prix, taking the 2011 title in what looked like relative ease. This means he has now won the title back to back for two years. With only one point needed to bring the World bragging […]
Car Articles has previously covered the issue of apparent handbrake failure in some makes of Vauxhall car in two separate articles, namely here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-hit-by-renewed-faulty-handbrake-alarm.html and here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-handbrake-problem-part-2.html It looks as though some of you may be getting some satisfaction, though granted this is some years on from the original complaint. Mandy in particular […]