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Due to a recent accident, I’ve been out of action. Not only from the general day to day stuff, but even from getting behind the wheel. I find this extremely frustrating. Tasks that are supposed to be simple are suddenly far more complex because I can’t simply jump behind the wheel in order to go […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up, you’ll want to impress a loved one. There is probably little better way to do it than the superb Ferrari California. With a front-mid engine setup, enough room for the golf clubs and even space for a child in this 2+2, Ferrari is clearly on to a winner here. This […]
As usual, Auto Express delivers the good with this excellent A6 review. This had me convinced for a moment that I should be looking at an A6 – but then I remembered Audi has a high premium on their cars. Nonetheless, this A6 is a cracking looking car that appears extremely capable, especially in four […]
This is the latest concept car that’s due to be shown at Geneva – the SsangYong SUT 1 (Hall 4, Stand 4133)! Why SUT? This is a ‘sports utility truck’, which goes some way to explaining the naff acronym. Nonetheless, it’s quite a funky looking thing though not too dissimilar to a certain Ford… This […]
In my local area, there are some really severe potholes. These are a feature of local roads from the city centre through to the coast which is about 20 minutes drive away. GEM has some excellent advice on staying safe on our marked and bumpy roads: With the harsh wintry conditions the UK has been […]
Yahoo is reporting on a story about synthetic petrol that’s in development. It could cost as little as 19p per litre – but of course it never will. Just like ‘natural’ petrol it’ll have duty and VAT added (including VAT you pay on your duty!) which will bring it to around 70p per litre if/when […]
Interested in being a grid girl for British Superbikes? Read more from Motorpoint: The Motorpoint Yamaha team is looking to recruit grid girls for the start of the 2011 British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. The team, launched by the car supermarket giant, has made a big impression since it arrived in British Superbikes two […]
Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has been injured following a rally car smash into a church wall in Italy that took place on Sunday morning. You can read more about the crash at the BBC Sport website. As always, we at Car Articles wish Kubica all the best and a swift recovery. Renault will not […]
With petrol and diesel prices soaring to new highs and a possible further rise in April, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. David Williams, MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring […]
I’ve written an article about cyclists/cycling before… and now here’s another. I’m still absolutely shocked at the level of disregard that cyclists have for the rules of the road. Let me set the scene. I’m driving home. It’s about 6pm and the roads are unseasonably quiet – probably because it’s a Sunday. It’s dark. There’s […]