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As the Government announces changes to eyesight regulations for motorists, GEM Motoring Assist reminds drivers of the responsibility for ensuring their eyesight is up to standard. In place from 8th March, Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announced that new minimum medical standards will apply to bus and lorry driving licence holders. The new regulations include […]
Here’s the all new 2013 Skoda Octavia Estate. Prices start from just £16,790 OTR, rising to £24,040 and it is a real bargain given that it’s only £800 more than the hatchback version. The new Octavia Estate will be available in the UK with four advanced engine options: two petrol and two diesel. Power outputs […]
Not all cars are made equal. We’re well aware of that on Car Articles, comparing as we do 0-62 times, braking distances, top speeds and much more. However, one thing talked about far less, yet probably more important that most of those other things, is ride quality. Why is that? Let’s have a think… Ride […]
If you’ve been wondering what has happened at the Geneva Motor Show 2013, then wonder no further. Autocar has a great video that shows some of the metal off, including the ultra rare LaFerrari. Sadly I couldn’t make it this year but there will be much more coverage on Car Articles this week. Don’t forget, […]
STP have launched a new engine treatment for 2 and 4 stroke engines, designed to keep things running smoothly. Called MPMT (Multi-Purpose Motor Treatment), this latest STP product is the ideal garage and garden shed companion, with extremely varied applications. Aside from cars, vans and commercial vehicles, the benefits of MPMT extend to motorcycles, lawnmowers, […]
As per the title, Nissan is returning to one of the the hardest motorsport events in the world calendar – the Le Mans 24 hours. The car will feature as the Garage 56 entry for innovative concepts with an all-new race car incorporating electric technology. Few details have been revealed but it is sure to […]
Granted, it is another mini SUV that will no doubt sell in far greater numbers in front wheel drive – not least because the Peugeot 2008 is front wheel drive only. It does however come with a clever grip control system with several settings to maximise grip. Power comes from the latest generation of low […]
Today Chevrolet UK announced its prices of the eagerly anticipated new small SUV, the Chevrolet Trax, starting from £15,495. It will be available in Chevrolet dealerships from July 2013, and the order banks are now open. The car is available in two or four wheel drive and two differing specs; the LS and LT. The […]
The final version of the Alfa Romeo 4C makes its début at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva. What a car it is. It is a mid engined supercar with rear drive, bucket seats and dimensions of less than 4 metres in length, 200 cm wide, 118 cm high and with a wheelbase of […]
Few cars offer as much performance for your money as a Nissan GT-R. The current car fitted with a track pack will complete the 0-60 sprint in 2.84 seconds, yet costs only £84,480 – staggering, no? Fitted with four wheel drive and a whole host of security and technical systems, it’s not surprising that Nissan […]