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I’ve recently been on a short break and it included several sections of driving on some classic B roads and other areas of even lower classification. With this in mind, I thought I’d offer five simple tips to keep you safe and travelling: 1) Don’t go too fast – this may be an obvious one […]
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 […]
I used to pay very little attention to potholes – principally because I had an older car that didn’t ride very well in the first place. Now however, having invested in something a little bit more comfortable, I’m paying more attention. My new car has a much smoother, comfortable ride which means that driving into […]
Not all cars are made equal. We’re well aware of that on Car Articles, comparing as we do 0-62 times, braking distances, top speeds and much more. However, one thing talked about far less, yet probably more important that most of those other things, is ride quality. Why is that? Let’s have a think… Ride […]
STP have launched a new engine treatment for 2 and 4 stroke engines, designed to keep things running smoothly. Called MPMT (Multi-Purpose Motor Treatment), this latest STP product is the ideal garage and garden shed companion, with extremely varied applications. Aside from cars, vans and commercial vehicles, the benefits of MPMT extend to motorcycles, lawnmowers, […]
The McLaren P1 is set to be one of the fastest production cars in the world capable of a huge turn of speed on and off the track. It will come with two highly efficient and powerplants – namely a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and a highly effective electric motor. Combined output is […]
Kumho is the exclusive tyre supplier for the hottest official MINI ever – the John Cooper Works GP! Each of these 218hp pocket rockets will be shod with Kumho’s road-legal, semi-slick ECSTA V70A tyres, in a new 215/40 ZR17 83W size especially developed in conjunction with BMW for fitment to the new MINI GP. The […]
Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030 according to a joint Government-industry study that was recently published. The forecast is made in an interim report commissioned to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and ensure the UK is well positioned for their […]
How do you feel about a car controlling itself whilst you can get on with other tasks? Audi is hedging some bets that this is actually the future of driving and will be showing two working prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first car helps to reduce the driver’s workload in […]
Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM, is urging drivers to forget fashion and keep a suitable pair of shoes for driving in the car. It may not be appealing to take off those sheepskin or fur-lined boots, which are extremely popular throughout winter, but swapping them for more appropriate shoes while driving could […]