I’ve decided that when I reach the hallowed 100,000 miles mark in my current car, it will be time to get a new motor (provided that, of course, I’m financially in a position to do so). I have a few choices circling in my mind, but I just couldn’t face letting my Astra go whilst […]
Where Would Your Last Drive Take Place And Why?
Suzuki Alto Completes A Huge Journey
Amazingly, two Suzuki Altos recently completed 2,112 mile marathon journey through New Zealand’s North and South islands – and back again. The diminutive little city car showed that it could mix it up with much larger cars. Motoring journalists Allan Dick and Donn Anderson each drove an Alto with manual and automatic transmission from Auckland […]
Peugeot 207 Economique
Most people want a car that’s decent in every area, from driving dynamics to performance to styling. That’s because, simply put, we can’t all afford a people carrier every day and a Ferrari at the weekend. Which is where the Peugeot 207 Economique comes in. With a 1.6 litre, 90bhp engine, the car is no […]
Do You Care About Fuel Savings?
Economical Driving Week 2
Well, following my previous post, the economical driving style I have recently adopted continues to move apace. In 2008, I got a new mountain bike to help my fitness (it is a bit easier on the body after surgery than running is!) and I’ve started to use this more for short journeys, such as seeing […]
Getting The Best MPG
In today’s climate, where petrol can cost almost 110p per litre (of which about 70p would go to the government), it is important to consider fuel economy. I’m not talking about the environment; I really see that as a separate issue. I’m purely considering your wallet here, and how to be less of a […]