Car Blog & Car News
In what is sure to be one of the most exciting motorsport events on the calendar this year, 2014 sees the start of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. The first round is a two day event that will be staged at the popular Lydden Hill venue in Kent over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24-25 […]
With flooded roads now an everyday hazard for many drivers and the Met Office predicting worse to come, Peugeot has given drivers 10 tips to staying safe on soaked surfaces. Peugeot Technical Operations Manager Ian Sedgwick said: “Although we’re all used to driving in the rain, deep water poses a new and unique set of challenges […]
During the Easter holidays, 5th – 21st April, young visitors to Beaulieu can follow an egg-citing Trail and collect a sweet treat at the end. At Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, youngsters can have an Easter-themed face painting, and all the family can play with fun Victorian toys and games. If you visit […]
An all-new Green Car Guide website has been launched incorporating new features such as an animation entitled ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’. The new site, at www.GreenCarGuide.co.uk, demonstrates how communication about low and ultra-low emission vehicles can be both informed and engaging. The new animation, ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’, was produced […]
Due to EU regulations, so-called ‘greener’ fuel is coming to the UK. Named E10 fuel, it contains 10% bio-ethanol and is being rolled out across the UK as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conforming to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This requires 10% of road transport energy to be […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on road signs. Look well ahead to see road signs – the more time you give yourself to see them the better. They give information and guidance on hazards, road layouts and directions […]
Some racing drivers are a legend in their sport. Fabrizio Giovanardi is just such an example, having won the British Touring Car Championship twice, as well as notching up 122 appearances, 41 podiums and 24 race wins. “This is a very important year for Airwaves Racing. This is going to be the one when we […]
No this isn’t a Yorkshireman’s favourite car, it is a genuine contender for one of the best electric cars available at the moment. The e-up! is now on sale at 24 VW dealerships across the UK. To boost the green credentials of their cars, all customers are also entitled at point of sale to opt […]
In order to compete with a new range of superminis from a number of manufacturers, Volkswagen has revised the outgoing VW Polo. The new car has had a thorough makeover inside and out. All new Polos will be equipped as standard with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which automatically brakes the vehicle after a collision […]
I’ve long been an advocate for the smaller, lighter fast car. With a shorter wheel base you can whip them around corners like nobody’s business and it is quite possible to have a hoot of a time without worrying too much that you’re travelling at warp speed and will upset the local constabulary. The latest […]