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This is the all new 2012 Toyota Yaris – and it has recently gone into production. Built at the Burnaston factory here in the UK, the opening event was attended by Vince Cable. Dr Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, welcomed Toyota’s continued investment in its UK operations, which will […]
In a move that is sure to delight sports car enthusiasts and fans around the world, Renault and Caterham Group have announced they will come together to develop and build future sports cars. Future cars will have the Alpine DNA running through them and will be built at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, Normandy, in […]
In what must be one of the most acronym laden headlines we’ve had, GEM has highlighted the work of the Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers: GEM Motoring Assist, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, is celebrating the unsung heroes of our roads; the UK’s motorcycle blood couriers, by continuing to help fund their essential […]
Across the nationwide dealer network, Subaru is offering a free winter check that includes a top up of essential fluids. Recent research from the AA suggests that 80% of roadside breakdowns could be avoided if fluid levels were checked and topped-up regularly, and Subaru is offering this service to customers, absolutely free. The inspection, carried […]
Research conducted by Mothercare has revealed that some of us drive the equivalent of John O’Groats to Land’s End one and a half times a year – spending an average of £547 on petrol – to get their newborn to sleep! Mothercare, the UK’s leading parenting and baby specialist, polled over 1,000 parents to understand […]
Does the image really need an explanation? Surely this is one of the best ever special edition American muscle cars you have ever seen? This is the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition. “Millions of us grew up playing with Hot Wheels,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “Offering a special production model of […]
Fog presents some of the most problematic driving conditions of almost any weather formation. This is because our observation can be seriously impaired, which in turn affects all other aspects of driving. Fog, combined with night and inclement weather such as rain, sleet or snow adds up to just about the worst conditions for undertaking […]
So, what do you make of one of the biggest standard cars ever made? The 2013 Range Rover certainly looks luxurious, but does it do it for you? Or do you consider it a little archaic in times of frugality and MPG rather than comfort and performance?
The Honda Civic Type R has long been a staple of the British hot hatchback scene, from the early ‘breadvan’ type all the way to the last generation run out series featuring a Mugen edition. Auto Express has revealed that Honda has a new Civic Type R coming soon – and it will be fitted […]
This is the new LT1 V8 engine that will power the next generation Chevrolet Corvette. Not only are the normal stats good (upwards of 450hp and a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds), but the technology that has gone into this engine should mean it is more efficient and economical than ever before. The new […]