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The fastest Skoda ever built in a standard production format will be showcased at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2013, 11-14 July. It will be longer, wider and lighter than the predecessor, and to live up to the format will no doubt be rather rapid. “The ŠKODA Octavia is the heart of our brand, and […]
With the bank holiday weekend sure to be a busy one, GEM has some tips to ensure the best driving experience possible in what is sure to be very busy traffic: David Williams MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring Assist, comments:“While wishing everyone safe and stress-free driving this Easter, we also urge motorists to take extra […]
A new company has arrived on the scene and will be showing off an all new car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK, July 11-14 2013. V?HL (the name is pronounced ‘vool’ and stands for ‘Vehicles of Ultra- lightweight and High-performance) is the brainchild of brothers Iker and Guillermo Echeverria, whose Mexican/American design agency, Etxe, penned […]
One of the reasons why the British Touring Car Championship is easily my favourite motorsport is the fact that every car on the grid is immediately recongisable. Whether it is a Golf or a Civic, a good number of manufacturers can be spotted straight away. This year is even better with the entry list consisting […]
The 2013 budget has now been announced. Here are some of the key points that will affect you as a motorist: Fuel Duty – the planned rise has been cancelled, meaning it has now been frozen for three and a half years. Vehicle Excise Duty – rates will rise for road tax as it used […]
Here is the all new 2013 Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo – and what a looker it is. Five door only and with a 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, it is a complete departure from every previous iteration of the car, which always had a naturally aspirated high revving engine as the main feature. Not only that, […]
Few cars do style so well as Maserati, and the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is no exception. Billed as a four seat racer for the road, it’s perhaps one of the best looking GT cars out there. The car features the 4.7 litre, 460 HP aspirated V8 engine which made its debut in the GranTurismo […]
One of the ways in which we can keep four wheeled passion going and potentially make motoring more affordable to younger drivers is to keep classics at the forefront of interest. Often easier to maintain and in many cases a much cooler proposition, classics really do offer something for everyone. With this in mind, Footman […]
As the Government announces changes to eyesight regulations for motorists, GEM Motoring Assist reminds drivers of the responsibility for ensuring their eyesight is up to standard. In place from 8th March, Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announced that new minimum medical standards will apply to bus and lorry driving licence holders. The new regulations include […]
If you’ve been wondering what has happened at the Geneva Motor Show 2013, then wonder no further. Autocar has a great video that shows some of the metal off, including the ultra rare LaFerrari. Sadly I couldn’t make it this year but there will be much more coverage on Car Articles this week. Don’t forget, […]