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Few cars are so eagerly awaited as the all-new Honda Civic Type R. It promises massive power and performance from a turbocharged 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine, which produces more than 280 PS! The high revving engine red-lines at 7,000 rpm and is mated to slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission to provide the absolute best driving experience. […]
Used cars made by MG, Rover or Daewoo are most likely to suffer expensive head gasket failure according to new data from Warranty Direct. While most vehicles are more prone to common electrical mishaps or suspension issues, head gasket failure – every used car buyer’s nightmare – can strike nearly six per cent of some […]
This is a very special ‘Something For The Weekend’ from Car Articles. We are featuring the Ferrari 458 Speciale A – which is the droptop variant of the already staggering Ferrari 458 Italia. Dedicated to just 499 Ferrari collectors, the 458 Speciale A is the most powerful spider in Prancing Horse history, effortlessly marrying extreme […]
The Nissan Qashqai 2014 is an absolutely brilliant all-rounder. The range has now been bolstered further with the introduction of the n-tec trim level. Standard specification including 18-inch alloys, Around View Monitor, automatic folding mirrors and is positioned between existing Acenta and Tekna models. The price starts from £21,700 on the road. A new efficient […]
This is the all new Renault Espace – and what a looker it is! Moving away from the rather unflattering boxy looks of the previous car, the newest incarnation is less MPV and more crossover. We at Car Articles definitely approve. The Espace has been with us in various incarnations for 30 years now and […]
Figures released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) have highlighted the need for drivers to check their tyres regularly after more than 40 per cent of vehicle defect-related deaths in the UK in 2013 were found to have been caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres. Indeed, a total of 2,855 casualties were caused […]
The government’s official annual road casualty report, available to view now, has confirmed figures showing disappointingly slow progress in reducing road casualties in the UK. 1,713 people were killed in 2013, at a rate of five a day, 2% fewer than in 2012. 21,657 people suffered serious injuries, at a rate of 59 a day, […]
Vauxhall is advising customers of any ADAM and Corsa/Corsavan models registered since May 2014 that around 3000 of these vehicles have been manufactured with a steering system part that does not meet Vauxhall’s specification. As a precaution, these vehicles should not be driven prior to inspection. Vauxhall puts the safety and convenience of its customers first […]
We’re now well in to September 2014 and we’ve had what is so far quite a mixed bag of weather. As I type, I’m looking at my back garden and there is so much sun it almost looks like I could don shorts, sunglasses and top up my tan. The reality is however that there […]
The McLaren 650S is a tremendous car. In Spider form you get all of the ability as well as the wind rushing through your hair. In the video, Auto Express takes this over 200mph monster out for a spin to compare lap times against the Porsche GT3 which holds the current record. Which fire breathing […]