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Well, there’s no snow outside of my door anymore, whch is good news. Whilst I wouldn’t say that Spring is yet here, it makes a world of difference when there’s only a very light frost if anything at all when Dawn breaks and I get up with blurry eyes to drive to work. We’ve also […]
Here’s the latest exciting news from Audi that lets you take a look through the history of this iconic marque: Audi fans can now take a trip down memory lane through the brand’s 100-year history with the new heritage section on its audi.co.uk website. Visitors to the site can take in the sights of iconic […]
Any steps you can take to ensure your car is kept as secure as possible will have a twofold benefit: firstly, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with making your car less likely to be stolen, broken into or vandalised, and secondly you’ll be going a long way to ensuring that your next […]
Spanish driver Daniel “Dani” Sordo will be joining the MINI team when the 2011 WRC season starts, joining the always affable Kris Meeke (who just happens to be our best hope from GB at the moment). “There has been a great deal of excitement surrounding MINI’s return to the WRC, so to be part of […]
In light of the shocking VAT rise from 17.5% to 20%, some manufacturers are providing VAT free deals on new cars, in order to get us into new showrooms (it’s only on new cars where the the dealers make any real money). SEAT is offering 10% VAT rather than the full 20%, as well as […]
Here’s the latest news from Toyota in relation to what the Hilux has been up to: Between 10th November and 5th December 2010, four Hilux transported expedition members of the Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) ? studying snow chemistry, the glacial landscapes and the bedrock hidden beneath the ice ? on […]
Well, it’s the new year. 2011 is now upon us. So, let’s see something funny in the form of some Top Gear outtakes! You just can’t go wrong with May, Hammond and Clarkson up to their usual tricks to cheer you up after going back to work.
Apparently, New York state is seeking a new form of transport for the masses who go private hire, as the current taxi is uneconomical and uncomfortable. The Ford Crown Victoria may be iconic, but it’s also a bit of a joke, coming in at 12 MPG just isn’t acceptable any more, unless your car has […]
From everyone at Car Articles, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year as we go into 2011. May it bring you new cars, gadgets, DVDs and all manner of excellent gear. Oh and this might be a long shot, but let’s all hope for (somewhat) reduced fuel prices. Otherwise, as things are […]
Some of these you’ll be in agreement with straight away, others are a little more tricky. Here’s my predictions on what we can all expect from 2011 in terms of motoring: Petrol prices will hit £1.50 per litre, diesel being around the same Many more electric vehicles will be purchased – but primarily the purchase […]