Car Blog & Car News
As the weather worsens along with the economic pinch, many are avoiding some routine maintenance on their cars – however this is at the detriment of not only the vehicle but general road safety as well. As GEM highlights, it is imperative we keep up our good habits, especially when the weather turns nasty… According […]
In a move that is sure to delight sports car enthusiasts and fans around the world, Renault and Caterham Group have announced they will come together to develop and build future sports cars. Future cars will have the Alpine DNA running through them and will be built at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, Normandy, in […]
Across the nationwide dealer network, Subaru is offering a free winter check that includes a top up of essential fluids. Recent research from the AA suggests that 80% of roadside breakdowns could be avoided if fluid levels were checked and topped-up regularly, and Subaru is offering this service to customers, absolutely free. The inspection, carried […]
This is the new LT1 V8 engine that will power the next generation Chevrolet Corvette. Not only are the normal stats good (upwards of 450hp and a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds), but the technology that has gone into this engine should mean it is more efficient and economical than ever before. The new […]
The Nissan Juke-R has really made it into (very limited) production and is scheduled for delivery for a happy customer very soon. Owing to even more power than thought – we’re talking 545bhp – this monster will go from 0-60 in about 3 seconds and on to a max of 170 miles per hour. Staggering! […]
Observation is key to safe driving. If you do not see something, how can you possibly react to it? Whilst we may moan about it, like it as not roads are becoming more congested, there are more types of road users than ever before and some roads are in a state of disrepair. Furthermore, we […]
The above image is from the 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon and it shows the Ford Fiesta entry on the start line. This car managed an absolutely staggering 108.78mpg over a 370-mile route involving tough, real-world driving in challenging weather conditions. It is the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi. The MPG Marathon […]
This is the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell – which is currently on tour around the country at various destinations. It has already been to Cardiff and London and I was wondering if you have driven it? The tour is also visiting Bristol and Swindon, because Hydrogen infrastructure is already set up in both cities. Hyundai’s […]
At the Paris Motor Show, Mondial de l’Automobile 2012, the McLaren P1 is previewed as a design study. Next year a production version, which the company aims to put on sale within 12 months, will be revealed. The McLaren P1 leverages five decades of McLaren’s motorsport skills. It was designed from the outset to prioritise […]
Did you know that you must have an insurance policy to cover a vehicle even if it is off the road or undergoing repairs? Andy Fairchild, managing director of Footman James explained: “Under the continuous insurance ruling it is an offence to own a vehicle without having valid motor insurance – this includes while a […]