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Some events are simply a ‘must’ on the motorsport calendar. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one such, alongside the great Goodwood Revival. I haven’t been able to go for a couple of years and I’m inevitably left in envy of those who can make it! Next year will see the theme of ‘Addicted to […]
Almost two thirds of motorists believe enough is being done to keep cyclists safe on the roads – in spite of a wave of recent deaths – according to Motorpoint. A web-based poll by the UK’s leading car supermarket has revealed 60.5% of drivers don’t believe they should change the way in which they drive […]
Autocar has named Gordon Murray as the number one automotive hero of 2013. Murray is famed historically for designing more than 50 race-winning Formula 1 cars and the McLaren F1 supercar, and latterly for his all-new lightweight city car concept as well as its revolutionary iStream production process. Autocar editor-in-chief Steve Cropley comments: “Murray has […]
IAM director of policy and research Neil Greig said: “Drivers must understand that drink driving wrecks lives in all sorts of unexpected ways. For some it’s having to live with the guilt of causing a totally avoidable death or injury but for most it’s the economic impact that comes with a criminal record and a […]
Motorway Walks and Breaks is a really useful app for anyone who drives on the motorways of the UK but would like a break from driving and obtain some fresh air in healthy natural surroundings. The app is extremely easy to use. Simply select the motorway, then browse the junctions and choose the walk you’d […]
The 2015 Ford Mustang has been announced, and it will officially come to the UK. In this video courtesy of Autocar, Bill Ford talks about the development and design of the latest pony car from the famous blue oval. However, does this kind of car have any real relevance in the UK? Will is sell […]
Audi has confirmed that a new mini SUV is on the cards and it will fit directly below the Q3. It will come with a range of efficient engines and most likely (though not yet confirmed) but available with front wheel drive and the proprietary Quattro four wheel drive system. The car will arrive in […]
2013 is the 35th anniversary of the M series BMW and this fantastic infographic charts the evolution of this ever popular car. It’s great to contrast the 1979 model with the 2013 model 🙂
I’m slightly baffled as to how this has slipped under the radar of a lot of other car websites and magazines as the Volvo V60 and S60 engineered by Polestar is sure to make an exciting proposition. The car goes on sale in 2014 and offers a complete and bespoke Polestar set up. “We are […]
It may be a temptation to switch your engine on and then let your car’s windscreen defrost. There’s no issue with that inherently but you should never leave your vehicle unattended as it may well be just the ticket for a would-be thief. “Frosty mornings, means people leaving their cars unlocked, unattended with the engine […]