Car Blog & Car News
We at Car Articles are big fans of the previous generation Ford S-Max. Having driven it a few times now, it’s safe to say that the car managed to feel far smaller than it actually is. That’s genuinely an achievement in a true seven seater. This smart refresh is certainly welcome – but is it […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all volunteer drivers to take a few moments to ensure they put safety first on their journeys. Volunteers form a vital part of many local medical transport networks today. They also participate in schemes that help other people get out and about – for example […]
It’s only a matter of days now until Autosport International kicks off, with an incredible Williams feature as its centrepiece. Here we round up the top 10 Williams attractions you can see at the show. 1. Damon Hill OBE reunited with his Williams-Renault FW18 Celebrating 20 years since he won the 1996 Formula One Drivers’ Championship […]
You can’t see it coming and it just might be the cause of an accident. Temperatures around the UK have really dropped over the last couple of days. Windscreens are frozen over, tyres are cold, brakes are grabby and all the mechanicals of the car are cold. Worst of all, there are patches of the […]
Get ‘hands-on’ at Beaulieu this February half-term, 13th – 21st, with interactive activities for all the family to enjoy. Visit Driving Change, the new display which explores motoring innovations, technologies, safety and alternative power for the future. In the display, meet the Beaulieu crash test dummy and push a button to hear him talk. Turn […]
When buying a new car, a lot of people simply assume that a smaller diesel will suit their needs for economy. However, petrol engines have come on leaps and bounds over recent years with some powerplants offering similar economy and low CO2 emissions. Would a 1 litre Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion suit you over a diesel? […]
The Bentley coachbuilding divison – Mulliner – has taken car interiors to the next level with the fabulous stone veneer you can see in the image. The veneer is built from stone that is over 200 million years old! The slate and quartzite stone is sustainably sourced from hand-selected quarries in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, […]
Writing in the Winter 2015/16 80th anniversary edition of Good Motoring magazine, Ian Kerr MBE suggests there are some effective ways of improving the safety of motorcyclists – starting with a more rigorous learning and testing process Motorcycle riders feature prominently in the yearly statistics, referring to those killed or seriously injured on the roads […]
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is dismayed at the news that a new migrant camp is to be built at the Dunkirk ferry port, approximately 30 miles from the Port of Calais. “This will not solve the problem of migrants causing yet more misery for the thousands of UK-bound hauliers who regularly use this alternative […]
According to the exclusive data provided to the UK’s biggest selling weekly car magazine Auto Express by leading warranty provider Warrantywise, Japanese and Korean cars are more dependable than their European or U.S. rivals. The table also reveals which brands are likely to see owners visiting the service workshop more often, and who will have […]