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Ford’s latest 1 litre EcoBoost engine is fitted to the new Focus and will feature in the Ford B-MAX and Ford C-MAX later this year. It will likely also have a number of applications given that this small yet high power unit offers in theory the best of both worlds – economy with performance. “The […]
The RAC has now made available their 2012 Motoring Report, with a foreword by racing driver Eddie Irvine. The full report covers everything from who today’s motorist is, their priorities, money, safety and security and much more. If you’re interested in some figures reflecting the modern day face of motoring, you can’t go wrong with […]
This is one of the most eagerly anticipated hot hatchbacks for a long time – it is the new Ford Focus ST! Powered by a direct-injection 2.0-litre, all-alloy, turbocharged, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, the new Ford Focus ST develops 250PS, yet remains capable of returning 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 169g/km – 20 per cent better […]
As with the last few years, due to the general depressed state of the economy, we in the UK are more likely to remain here for a holiday than ever before. So we naturally turn to that wonderful (don’t listen to Top Gear) past time of caravanning. With that in mind, Chevrolet has offered some […]
This is the absolutely gorgeous Renault Alpine A 110-50! The car has been created to mark the Alpine Berlinette turning 50 this year. This new concept features carbon fibre bodywork in a blue that is a re-interpretation and refresh of the classic original ‘Alpine Blue’. The engine is mid-rear; a 3.5 litre 24-valve V6 churns […]
Volvo make some of the safest cars in the world. The company is also responsible for some of the best road safety designs in history. This latest invention is also sure to save lives – a pedestrian airbag. Here’s the update direct from Volvo: The world’s first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new […]
Three new cars have come in at the maximum safety rating from Euro NCAP – which can only mean good things for us. The new Peugeot 208, Hyundai i30 and Mazda CX-5 have all been given the maximum possible safety rating. Particularly of interest to us car geeks is the Mazda CX-5 steel, which is […]
The BBC has reported at a recent government decision means that classic and historic cars no longer require a yearly MOT certificate as per other vehicles. The change takes place from 18th November 2012. The reason behind the change is that in terms of sheer statistics, classics and historic cars are involved in a very […]
This video from Drive features Chris Harris taking the first M Badged diesel car (the BMW 550d X Drive) for a road test. With 381 horsepower and 546 ft lb of torque, this is an extremely powerful diesel car. There are three turbos. There is a promise of 155 miles per hour (limited). The X […]
Ford has a new system that not only aids prevention of the wrong fuel being added to the car but also makes it hard work for thieves to syphon fuel off. Easy Fuel’s spring-loaded flap is held closed by two latches that can only be released by a standard-size fuel nozzle. When the proper nozzle […]