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Here’s the latest from Beaulieu on what is sure to be a very special celebration in relation to Rolls-Royce: This year the famous Rolls-Royce mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, marks its centenary anniversary. To celebrate this important icon of motoring history, and its connections with the Montagu family, a new exhibition will be unveiled on […]
Sometimes a car comes along that is absolutely, absolutely staggering. Not only capable and with enough room for the kids, but supremely powerful and with a rather special logo on the bonnet as well. The Ferrari FF might well be a move away from the norm of rear wheel drive, but it retains the hallmark […]
As headline sponsor of this year’s Brighton Festival Fringe, Citroën is offering visitors the opportunity to book a test drive in the Citroën C-ZERO – the brand’s new 100% electric city car – during the festival period. The Citroën C-ZERO has been designed to facilitate environmentally considerate day-to-day journeys, with a rapid charge to make […]
In the second of articles looking at tyres this week, here’s a little quiz – just what sort of activity will wear tyres more quickly? It isn’t actually driving at high speeds on a motorway like a lot of people think. It’s another type of fast driving – driving aggressively or frenetically. When you’re cruising […]
As there have recently been some comments on a previous tyre article, I thought I’d cover in brief something that could happen to an older tyre – cracking. It is self explanatory but it is simply the rubber of the tyre perishing, and cracks appearing therein. Unfortunately, there’s no substitute or solution when you have […]
The Times Online has an excellent article that takes a look at the age old debate – which is cheaper, a petrol or diesel car? In this case, the cars in question are both Skoda Fabias. One has a 1.2 litre petrol engine, the other a 1.6 litre TDI. Performance is similar on paper. Read […]
Research shows that classic vehicle owners planning on touring could be gambling with their safety by not making sure their insurance policies cover them in the event of a breakdown. According to a recent survey by specialist insurance broker Footman James, only a mere seven cent of those interviewed stated that EU breakdown cover was […]
This is the all new latest generation Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle now measures 4,278 mm in length (+152 mm), 1,808 mm in width (+84 mm) and 1,486 in height (-12 mm). The track width front and rear, as well as the wheelbase at 2,537 mm, are also increased. Overseen by Walter de Silva (Volkswagen Group) […]
Here’s the latest from STP on how we should reconnect with our cars. Car DIY is on the increase, thanks no doubt in part to the financial squeeze, but an unnecessary fear of the unknown is preventing simple cost-saving DIY amongst many motorists, according to STP, the engine care and fuel additives specialist. Lack of […]
Here’s a review of the new Audi A6, courtesy of Car Buyer. As usual, an excellent and thorough review is provided of this top notch executive car. Want one? I should certainly say yes. This extremely well balanced car should suit all needs.