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Have you ever noticed how your engine ‘goes’ a bit better when it’s warmed up? Well, there’s a few things at work but the easiest to explain here is the principle of how the oil lubricates the engine. Cold oil is not very viscous, but as it warms it gets to all areas of the […]
A radical new SEAT, conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine, has been unveiled in Spain. The green-minded Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive prototype made its debut at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, near Barcelona. The ultra-low emissions concept was unveiled in front of Spanish Government minister Miguel Sebastián, as […]
I’ve normally got pretty excellent car control. This comes from driving a few different cars, experience of different conditions, track days and even go-karting. Nonetheless, in the recent icy weather, I still managed to lose control and skid. I did recover it and was going slowly anyway so there was no real danger. Nonetheless, it […]
Through its NavPix technology, users can access an online album of secluded geo-tagged locations not associated with a post code, to the UK’s top ten Romantic Hot Spots. While Navman’s Local Search service provides access to surrounding local amenities, such as the nearest florist, restaurant or hotel using a local directory search partner. The NavPix […]
I have to say, I’m not a huge fan of American cars. Big lazy engines don’t really do much for me – neither does the usually squishy ride quality. However, the CTS is known for a harder ride, was honed at the Nurburgring and provided a decent amount of ooomph. So, when the CTS-V was […]
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but it’s becoming more of an issue for me personally as I’m looking to get a new car this year. The problem being of course is just how much used cars have lost in the previous year or so. The average three year old motor is now worth £1,750 […]
In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with a normal-aspiration power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how gained in motorsport. Indeed, this is precisely why the new GT3 is truly impressive not only on the road, but also on the race track. The new 911 GT3 is making its world […]
In arguably the worst news since the axing (or the putting on hold) of the new Honda NSX, rumour has it that the British Motor Show could well be cancelled next year. The popular show that takes place during July/August biennially was last year faced by problems including a host of manufacturers pulling out at […]
Porsche has become the latest victim of the global credit crunch/world recession and has reacted to falling demand for new motors by cutting back on worker hours. Recent results showed that in the last six months, sales had slumped by 14% – a trend common across the motor industry as buyers are tightening purse strings […]
There’s a new website doing the rounds for the Nissan 370Z (yes, it’s the new, upgraded 350Z) that’s worth taking a look at. You won’t find too much there just yet, but plenty of wonderful descriptive about the car found in abundance, such as “Racing suspension honed at the Nurburgring and the power to weight […]