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Some time ago, we reported on goverment proposals to amend the MOT cycle, with four years being the first test. It has been subsequently announced that the current test at three years will stand. GEM Motoring Assist Road Safety Officer Neil Worth had the following to state after the announcement was made: “We were very […]
The Confused.com London Motor Show is gearing up to once again bring the very best of the automotive world to the capital, with just four months to go until thousands of motoring enthusiasts descend on the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. After outgrowing Battersea Evolution – where a record-breaking 25,000 spectators passed through the gates in 2017 […]
Now established as the launch pad to the UK’s thriving retro racing and rallying season, next month’s Historic Motorsport International (15-18 February), staged at London’s ExCeL, is gearing up to start the year in spectacular and star-studded style. Among a host of famous faces already confirmed are Nigel Mansell CBE, the 1992 FIA Formula One […]
Almost 40 per cent of cars in the UK are running on at least one tyre that is “dangerously” or “very dangerously” underinflated. The figures come after Michelin and Kwik Fit inspected more than 500 vehicles in Tesco car parks around the UK. Michelin classifies tyres that are between 7psi and 14psi below the manufacturer’s […]
Volvo Cars’ XC60 has been crowned the best-performing large off-roader and the car with the best overall performance of 2017 in the prestigious Euro NCAP 2017 Best in Class safety awards. The XC60 scored a near-perfect 98 per cent in the Adult Occupant category, and in its Large Off-Road class it showed a clear advantage […]
The BMW M5 needs no introduction. It is a sublime performance car that is truly capable of offering grand touring ability before the term was used for a load of cars that don’t meet the moniker. This car will take you to the shops or the school run. This car will also terrify you with […]
With a top speed beyond 200 mph, the new ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is expected to be the world’s fastest production estate, offering a unique combination of comfort, luxury and ultra-high performance. Available in the UK from £91,000 (Saloon £89,000), the B5 Bi-Turbo sets a new price point for entry to the 200 mph club. Both cars are […]
Every year, our motivation increases after Christmas and we spend the New Year planning our goals, such as getting fitter or eating more healthily, but many gym memberships feels unloved by February. Richard Gladman (IAM Roadsmart’s head of driving and riding standards), suggests a few New Year Resolutions that are easy to keep and will […]
The RHA is concerned about the impact the Metropolitan Police Service decision to not investigate some crimes will have on hauliers and lorry drivers who operate in London. Reports in the media have revealed that the Met has introduced a new crime assessment policy where ‘lower-level, higher volume’ crimes such as vandalism, vehicle crime and […]
We at Car Articles love at good concept car. Whilst the production car can sometimes prove to be derivative or similar to a previous model, it is the promise of a concept that we love. We also hold brave manufacturers (such as Kia with the Stinger) that finish a car to a design specification similar […]