This is another report on the efficacy or not of diesel engines. I would have thought that, by now, it was common knowledge that you need to run a car for at least 10,000 miles in a given year in order to recoup the cost of a more expensive diesel engined car purchase. Not to […]
Do Diesel Emissions Cause Cancer?
The BBC has reported that a panel from the World Health Organisation recently concluded that diesel exhaust fumes cause lung cancer and possibly others. The study was based on high risk individuals who have prolonged or significant contact with such emissions, though it recommends that everyone attempt to reduce their exposure if possible. Read […]
One Million Nissan Qashqais
Nissan Sunderland Plant have celebrated – and for all the right reasons. One million Qashqais have now been built, which makes it one of the most successful British built cars ever produced. The landmark millionth vehicle was driven off the production line four years, six months and 23 days after production began on December 5, […]
Top Tips From GEM To Make Fuel Go Further
With petrol and diesel prices soaring to new highs and a possible further rise in April, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. David Williams, MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring […]
More Speed Bump Woes
The local council in my neighbourhood have put in more ‘traffic calming’ measures, meaning that I now drive over an extra speed bump per day. Yes ok, it’s only one, but outgoing and return journeys mean I have to drive over it twice. My car is now approaching the 100,000 mile marker (quite a lot […]
Nissan Murano Diesel
The Nissan Murano is a great crossover – but the one thing it has been missing is a diesel engine with a shedload of torque. However, this all changes in September 2010, with the addition of a diesel engine to the line-up becoming available. The introduction of the diesel version comes just as Nissan will […]
Where Would Your Last Drive Take Place And Why?
Subaru Forester Diesel
The new Forester is a decent looking machine – which is good given that Subaru continues to be a lesser-considered badge than many others in the UK. There’s more space, practicality, better safety and greater ground clearance than the older version too. The new Forester is based on the platform of the hatchback Impreza, offering […]