Car Blog & Car News
The Times Online has a very interesting article which highlights a growing problem that many motorists face – increased car insurance premiums. But, what are the reasons for this? Well, once such reason examined in the article is the rise in claims of injuries suffered during crashes. Yet cars are safer than they ever have […]
This is the 2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition – and it is one hot hatch! It now features a re-worked version of the Corsa VXR’s existing 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which now produces 205PS (using superunleaded) at 5,750rpm (up from 192PS) and 250-280Nm of torque (up from 230-266Nm). A modified engine management and turbocharger system, […]
The following is courtesy of Motorpoint and highlights just how much impact the higher costs of fuel are having on us all: Nearly two out of three motorists have changed their driving habits in order to save on fuel according to a new survey by Motorpoint. The online poll by the car supermarket giant found […]
So there are bunch of new hatchbacks out. Reliable, refined and extremely useful, these have been the staple of British roads. So, which of the latest crop between the Ford Focus, VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra is top of the food chain? Watch the video from Auto Express to find out.
Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too. With millions of families setting off on weekend breaks or braving the journey to London for the […]
It never fails to amaze me how little attention people actually pay to their cars. Far too many of us seem to just jump in the car, drive (immediately, putting stress on the engine) to their destination and jump out, repeating the process for the return journey. Tyres in particular are particularly important. The four […]
When buying a car, you really need to make sure that you’re getting exactly what you pay for – and nothing more (e.g. unexpected nasty surprises) or less (a car actually worth far less in real terms due to being clocked for example). Here’s the latest from Netcars.com on what to look out for: Following […]
There are some possible changes afoot for the MOT system here in the UK. The biggest being that for newer cars the current annual MOT test could be required every two years. In an extremely positive move, ministers have recognised the massive increases in safety and car design since the 1960’s, when the MOT system […]
In this interesting video from EVO Magazine, a Ferrari Enzo is pitted against some of the hottest hatchbacks available that have been breathed on to be that little bit more powerful. Can the sheer raw power of an Enzo overcome everything else, or will the twisty alpine roads favour the others? It should be Impreza […]
Average used car prices fell by over 8% last month according to Auction4Cars. New figures from the ground breaking fee-free car auction website, part of car supermarket Motorpoint, revealed prices had fallen to £2,983 last month after several months of steady rises. Auction4Cars has enjoyed a strong start to 2011, selling almost 5,000 cars during […]