Car Blog & Car News
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost has returned 67.5mpg in tests thanks to its specially calibrated 100PS version of Ford’s award-winning engine. The new Ford Focus will feature Ford […]
BBC News is reporting that Hyundai and Kia unions have voted in favour of a strike owing to low pay in the Asian markets. This shouldn’t affect UK production and mediation is ongoing in order to address the issue. Kia has recently come to the forefront and Hyundai has produced some really good models recently […]
In a shock survey result of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was revealed that 10 million have driven at some point without a valid MOT (the survey was conducted with 1,000 people). 67% of people admitted driving for up to a week without a valid MOT certificate; 24% for up to […]
This is the latest Kia concept car. Whilst the brand seems to go from strength to strength, will this B-segment car have enough oomph in an extremely crowded market? Kia is selling this car as a “concept car combines a mischievous character in a clearly robust and substantial yet stylish bodyshape featuring a mix of […]
Everyone must have a list like this – what are the things that drive you crazy behind the wheel? Here are my personal top ten (in no particular order): 1) Too much noise in the car. 2) Heavy, congested traffic. 3) Roadworks with no-one working at them. 4) Aggressive driving by others. 5) Drivers going […]
Kwik Fit has conducted some research that shows we don’t all use our vehicle brakes as we should… The study shows that well over half of British motorists (59%) aren’t using their car’s brakes as advised in the Highway Code – and as a result putting the safety of others, as well as the health […]
Road safety charity the IAM is reminding motorists to ensure their vehicles and trailers are road worthy as they take out their trailers this summer. The warning comes as figures from the Highways Agency show that between April and June 2013 alone, there have been 1,408 towing incidents on the UK’s roads. The Highways Agency […]
Ford’s Fiesta ST has proven even more popular than predicted, with more than 3,000 UK orders since March. Europe-wide demand is being led by UK customers, making up 56-per cent of all dealer reservations across the continent. As a result, Fiesta ST production will increase by 15 per cent to 60 vehicles per day to […]
This is the new Audi A3 Sportback TDI – what a looker it is! Not only that but it is complemented by a quality 184PS engine that is capable of 0-62mph in 7.3 secs, top speed 145mph,combined MPG 68.9, CO2 108g/km! How about that for a set of figures. Best of all is the option […]
Research by British Car Auctions (BCA), reveals that 23% of motorists have ignored red warning lights on their dashboard, choosing to continue driving before addressing the problem rather than stopping as soon as safe to do so. And whilst over half said they would stop immediately and call for assistance a small minority (5.5%) said […]