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Here’s the latest research from GEM Motoring Assist, this time concerning the safety, or lack thereof, for our canine companions in cars: A poll announced today by No. 1 for breakdown cover, GEM Motoring Assist reveals that more than 60 per cent of UK drivers believe it should be compulsory to restrain dogs in cars […]
Quentin Wilson is in the FairFuel 2011 Campaign as the lead spokesperson. The objective is to lower fuel prices for the benefit of us all. The Campaign is supported by the RAC, FTA and RHA and is now working in partnership with the House of Commons “all party working group” lead by Robert Halfon MP. […]
If you’re looking to save some money on a brand new 61 plate car, then consider Motorpoint. You may just be able to afford that new car and take advantage of some great offers whether you’re looking for a hatchback or an MPV! If you want to get your hands on one of the UK’s […]
The Ferrari 458 Spider is the convertible version of the 458 Italia, with an aluminium retractable hard top that opens in 14 seconds. Ferrari’s figures were 570CV at 9,000rpm from the 4.5 litre V8, 0 to 100km/h in under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of over 320km/h (about 198mph), according to the full specifications […]
The world is changing. Every day, our pace of life seems to be that bit much more. We’re all separated from each other, travelling in our own little bubble. By all accounts, we’re also churning out more CO2, which is bad for the environment. We also pay so much for petrol and diesel that it […]
Children around the world have simply the best imaginations. They are not fettered by the chains of an adult existence and when it comes to imagining the future direction for cars, there is simply no stopping what they can come up with. It’s a pity more of us don’t look back at that to see […]
Sometimes, you’ll just think “Damn, I want his/her job!”. This video demonstrates this thought particularly well as Henry Catchpole of EVO drives the frankly incredible MINI Countryman WRC car. Just look at that thing drift! I’m not sure of the colour scheme but other than that it looks like one hell of a ride.
In an amazing year for Sebastien Vettel, he clinched the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship yesterday at the Japanese Grand Prix, taking the 2011 title in what looked like relative ease. This means he has now won the title back to back for two years. With only one point needed to bring the World bragging […]
Car Articles has previously covered the issue of apparent handbrake failure in some makes of Vauxhall car in two separate articles, namely here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-hit-by-renewed-faulty-handbrake-alarm.html and here – http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-vauxhall-handbrake-problem-part-2.html It looks as though some of you may be getting some satisfaction, though granted this is some years on from the original complaint. Mandy in particular […]
Auto Express has a new article on how sales of petrol and diesel have slumped. The drop has been a total of £1.7 billion litres in the first six months of 2011. The biggest shock? A loss of £1 billion for the treasury. This just highlights exactly how much is taken by HMRC from fuel […]