Car Blog & Car News
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
Here’s some useful tips from GEM Motoring Assist with regard to olympic travel: With thousands of people descending upon the capital, planned road closures, public transport delays, and overcrowding; the majority of journeys in and around London will be affected throughout July and August. So, for an easy way into the Games take GEM’s useful […]
The image above is the Chevrolet Trax (interesting name I know for what will be even in the most potent guise a soft roader only) – however it could just as easily be, barring the badge, any one of several vehicles from a number of manufacturers. The reason? Small sports utility vehicles, crossovers or baby […]
The RAC has now made available their 2012 Motoring Report, with a foreword by racing driver Eddie Irvine. The full report covers everything from who today’s motorist is, their priorities, money, safety and security and much more. If you’re interested in some figures reflecting the modern day face of motoring, you can’t go wrong with […]
As with the last few years, due to the general depressed state of the economy, we in the UK are more likely to remain here for a holiday than ever before. So we naturally turn to that wonderful (don’t listen to Top Gear) past time of caravanning. With that in mind, Chevrolet has offered some […]
Ford has a new system that not only aids prevention of the wrong fuel being added to the car but also makes it hard work for thieves to syphon fuel off. Easy Fuel’s spring-loaded flap is held closed by two latches that can only be released by a standard-size fuel nozzle. When the proper nozzle […]
Due to the recent warm weather spell, there have definitely been more cars on the road with the roof down (that did change when the snow hit for two days, but there we are). However, there are some pitfalls to look out for when buying a convertible car. Here I have highlighted five things to […]
The BBC is reporting the fact that a mooted fuel strike that was planned for Easter has now been ruled out by the union Unite. The government has given out some indicators to the public of probable useful actions (such as ensuring that your fuel tank doesn’t drop to less than a half) however this […]
With the clocks going forward this Sunday, we will all enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, but now is also the time to recognise the important impact it has on road safety. GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, is in full support […]
During the really cold snap we had, you may have heard people discussing the merits of four wheel drive and the potential for an 4×4 to really shine in bad weather. However, do you know how it works or have the merits been advocated to you without an understanding of the technology? It’s not perhaps […]