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British Summer Time. How does it affect us? Obviously it’s a construct, time doesn’t really change or shift around an hour here or there during the calendar year. What about when it comes to the dark nights setting on though? Light becomes all important for our safety when travelling on the road. Did you know […]
Or, to ask another question, what sort of driver are you? Interestingly, whilst I’m sometimes a little ‘overeager’ and somewhat obsessive in my automotive passions, my folks couldn’t care a less. Worse still, my mother is actually scared of motorways, especially in the evening. Are you this type of driver? It does make me wonder, […]
Whatever you do, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, climbing or just about any other action sport, the BMW X1 has the versatility and space to stow your kit and help you start the adventure from behind the wheel. Of course, it also helps you achieve the ‘look’ for the season, whether it’s summer or winter. Naturally […]
Jools Holland is one of the celebs who has taken part in the Fastest Lap Times competition on Top Gear, in a Suzuki Liana. On a recent visit to the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Holland cheekily snatched his lap time to gain a more favourable position over the other celebs! See the famous Lap Times […]
Some of you may be aware of The official site of the Prime Minister’s Office. If you’re politically minded, there’s a range of e-petitions that you can make your views known on by putting your name to all manner of petitions, or indeed start your own. Some time ago, there was talk of reducing the […]
Perhaps older news now – but still worthy. The humble 3 way seatbelt (as designed by Volvo) has saved more than 1 million lives. Here’s the story from the release: More than a million people globally are estimated to have survived a car accident thanks to a 50-year-old invention designed by Volvo – the three-point […]
Amazingly, more than two million Toyota hybrid models have been sold around the world since 1997, with more than 200,000 of them making their way to the UK. And who said that we don’t care about the environment? Perhaps what’s most impressive is the statistic that more than 11 million tonnes of CO2 less has […]
Apparently, in Richard Hammond’s section in The Mirror on Friday he came down on the side of those who run out of fuel on the motorway. He stated that, whilst an average of 43 people per day break down due to just that reason, he’s suprised that it isn’t many more and that the government […]
I don’t know about you, but my local council seems to insist on setting up roadworks that take an age to complete and provide maximal disruption for everyone. I won’t name the road but a major north route has been affected due to certain parts being closed, despite it being the weekend. If the signs […]
There are a variety of additives and treatments out there that make claims on being able to boost your vehicle’s fuel economy and power. So, how do they work? Well, they remove dirt, gum, varnish and other negative elements from today’s fuel. By removing these elements, the engine can work more freely. Carburettors, fuel injectors […]