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The Vauxhall Insignia is actually a very reasonable performance car for the money, pumping out 325bhp to four wheels, meaning assured grip, poise and power. 0-60 is achieved in a very respectable 5.5 seconds. Here, James May tests out the car, whilst taking a special guest for a spin with him.
The Hyundai i20 has been improved for 2010, with minor changes to the aerodynamics and engine that have resulted in a boost in fuel efficiency for all engines. Each engine, including the diesel, now has a greater mpg rating (the 1.4 petrol gaining a 4.3mpg improvement and two tax bands lower) and the 1.2 model […]
Turtle Wax is launching a competition to find out who the best Black Cabbie in the UK is. The Black Cab is a symbol of Britishness around the world and is more than just a means of transport – for many the driver that you get is more important than the ride! As with anything […]
The current generation of Dodge Viper is now coming to the end of the line. Best known for the ridiculous 8.4 litre V10 engine that sounded like thunder, the Viper is a proper all american supercar, offering sub 4 second 0-60 times and a top speed in excess of over 200 miles per hour. A […]
The Mail Online has ran an article that highlights a new speed camera that’s been erected at a set of lights at a 30mph stretch of a dual carriageway in Poole, Dorset, to catch motorists jumping red lights. The normal reason (or at least the justification) for a speed camera is that there are a […]
This is the second part of an article that covers the financial aspects of buying a new or used car. You can read the first part here on Car Articles. 6) Insurance group – how much is the car going to cost you to get insured? If it’s a cheap vehicle, could you afford to […]
Lexus today announced a recall campaign for 3,238 vehicles that have the potential to be affected by a rare engine issue. This has been confirmed with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). In the valve operating system in some Lexus engines there is a possibility that the strength of the valve spring may degrade, causing […]
In this video, you’ll see the new (and critically acclaimed) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG tackle the hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010. Worth watching? Oh yes. This is an extremely special car and the noise it makes is simply staggering! It’s a real shame I couldn’t make it to the festival of speed this […]
During 28th-29th August 2010, the VXR Power Festival is taking place at Silverstone. There’ll be a variety of events to take part in, including Go-karting and Autotest driving against the clock (and fellow festival goers). Also in attendance will be a variety of BTCC drivers including Fabrizio Giovanardi, Jason Plato, James Thompson and John Cleland, […]
You may have seen some recent information regarding some possible problems with a number of Lexus vehicles here in the UK. Here’s the initial statement from Lexus, which was received on 1st July 2010: Improperly functioning valve springs have been found in some Lexus engines and there is a small possibility that abnormal engine noise […]