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Nearly three quarters of drivers across the UK are potentially unprepared for any heavy rainfall this winter and at an increased risk of being involved in an accident according to a new survey carried out ahead of October’s Tyre Safety Month by tyre safety campaign group TyreSafe. Just 27 per cent of drivers claimed that […]
Coys ‘Spirit of Motoring’ auction will see over 70 classic and collectors’ cars going on sale at Ascot on Saturday October 11th. This elegant autumn auction is offering a wide selection of cars dating primarily from the pre-war era to no later than the 1970s, including Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ferrari, MG and Bentley and Rolls-Royce. […]
Two thirds of motorists back the idea of mandatory eye tests according to a new survey by Motorpoint. An online poll by the UK’s leading car supermarket found 66.6% of people quizzed would support recent proposals announced by Brake for motorists to take a professional sight test every 10 years. Over 1,500 took part in […]
The Paris Motor Show 2014 has been absolutely phenomenal. Everything from the Lamborghini Asterion through to the AMG GT Coupe and everything in between were great to see in the metal. This year seemed a particularly strong showing for just about every segment. In this video, evo takes a look at some of the things […]
Few cars are so eagerly awaited as the all-new Honda Civic Type R. It promises massive power and performance from a turbocharged 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine, which produces more than 280 PS! The high revving engine red-lines at 7,000 rpm and is mated to slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission to provide the absolute best driving experience. […]
Used cars made by MG, Rover or Daewoo are most likely to suffer expensive head gasket failure according to new data from Warranty Direct. While most vehicles are more prone to common electrical mishaps or suspension issues, head gasket failure – every used car buyer’s nightmare – can strike nearly six per cent of some […]
The Nissan Qashqai 2014 is an absolutely brilliant all-rounder. The range has now been bolstered further with the introduction of the n-tec trim level. Standard specification including 18-inch alloys, Around View Monitor, automatic folding mirrors and is positioned between existing Acenta and Tekna models. The price starts from £21,700 on the road. A new efficient […]
This is the all new Renault Espace – and what a looker it is! Moving away from the rather unflattering boxy looks of the previous car, the newest incarnation is less MPV and more crossover. We at Car Articles definitely approve. The Espace has been with us in various incarnations for 30 years now and […]
Figures released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) have highlighted the need for drivers to check their tyres regularly after more than 40 per cent of vehicle defect-related deaths in the UK in 2013 were found to have been caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres. Indeed, a total of 2,855 casualties were caused […]
The government’s official annual road casualty report, available to view now, has confirmed figures showing disappointingly slow progress in reducing road casualties in the UK. 1,713 people were killed in 2013, at a rate of five a day, 2% fewer than in 2012. 21,657 people suffered serious injuries, at a rate of 59 a day, […]