Car Blog & Car News
The Mail Online is reporting that in some rural areas speed limits are quietly being cut – and in fact the toll could be as much as 25,000 stretches of road being reduced. Much of what has seemingly been proposed seems like a sensible proposition – for example cutting the speed around schools or where […]
I know, it’s very hard to believe given the weather we have, but we’re all lovers of the convertible. The latest research from Carmony.co.uk shows our most searched for convertible cars: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab […]
Aston Martin’s mighty new four door sports car – the Rapide – will be driven hard at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for the 38th ADAC Zurich 24 hour Race on 15th and 16th of May. I must say, I’d love to be there to see it in action! Last year, the V12 Vantage managed a place […]
The high demand for replacement windscreens at the beginning of the year, following the UK’s worst winter in 30 years, has led to a national shortage of windscreens, reports the automotive glazing services company Auto Windscreens. Automotive glazing companies throughout the UK are struggling to get hold of parts leading to long delays for windscreen […]
The Skoda Superb proved once again that it can live up to the moniker it has – by winning both the ‘Large Car’ category and the ‘Estate Car’ category of Diesel Car magazine’s annual Car of the Year awards 2010. In recognition of the Superb’s impressive design and value for money, the Diesel Car awards […]
The Mail Online is reporting that a town that was previously using speed cameras switched them off – only to find that accident statistics remained static over the same period. As expected, some areas of the motoring community spoke out and suggested that this highlighted the fact that safety cameras were and are a tax […]
The MCI is saying ‘Get On’ during National Motorcycle Week 2010 which runs from 18-24 July 2010. If you’ve never experienced two wheels in any form, this is the ideal opportunity to do so. Those wanting to try a bike or scooter can participate in the event by enjoying a FREE one-hour taster session with […]
Here’s a press release that caught my eye that I thought you might all like: Its official – kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel, it was revealed yesterday in a survey carried out by breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Incredibly, 6 in 10 children aged 5 to 16 […]
Cash strapped Brits are shelving environmental concerns when it comes to purchasing their next car, with only a fifth even considering green credentials, research by Carmony.co.uk has revealed. Despite environmental issues being high on the news agenda and a move by manufacturers to make cars ‘greener’, research from the leading used car website reveals that […]
I don’t know if you have noticed in your area, but my local council appear to have decided to fix some of the most obvious and serious road damage that has surfaced (no pun intended) over the past cold weather spells. Of course, I’d welcome anything that meant we have safer driving/riding conditions, but frankly […]