Car Blog & Car News
The Mail Online is reporting that Toyota is having more car worries – this time with the premium brand Lexus. The car in question is the Lexus GX460, an extremely large four by four vehicle with significant electronics on board. Apparently, the problem arises when the car is driven into a corner and the accelerator […]
Auto Trader is reporting that the police in Richmond, Surrey are trying people’s car doors and taking their valuables back to the station – for collection of course. This is part of a new initiative to improve levels of motor vehicle security, as once in it can be relatively easy for some criminals to either […]
There are articles in the print and online press regarding bullying allegations made. I do hope that none of you suffer any bullying on the road – though it’s probably inevitable as we see a decline in manners, road rage and more cars on the road generally. David Williams MBE, Chief Executive of GEM (formerly […]
As per the previous announcement of recalls from Toyota, I will provide the words direct from the manufacturer so none of the meaning is lost: Toyota today announced a global recall on the latest, third-generation Prius built before 27 January 2010. This will involve 8,500 cars in the UK. To date, there have been no […]
Once again, I thought I’d share the information directly from Toyota so that you can quickly find out if you own a car that is affected by the accelerator pedal problem noted on with some models. Toyota Motor Europe announced today the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal […]
As this is such a serious matter, here are the words (without filter) direct from Toyota. Stay safe out there folks and please heed the following advice if you have a new Toyota. Note, my emphasis. “There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed […]
Aggressive driving has no place on roads – I’m sure I’ve mentioned that fact before. This is, however, no more apparent than when conditions are poor. This is a timely article in which I’ll relay a recent experience and tips to assist in some defensive driving. When conditions are good, you can put a bit […]
I’ve decided that when I reach the hallowed 100,000 miles mark in my current car, it will be time to get a new motor (provided that, of course, I’m financially in a position to do so). I have a few choices circling in my mind, but I just couldn’t face letting my Astra go whilst […]
The Times has a really good article on the lower drink drive limit. What do you make of the proposal? Seems like a fairly sensible idea I guess, though for right-minded individuals, it shouldn’t make too much of a difference at all – due to the fact that we wouldn’t drink and drive anyway. Part […]
It’s been discussed in some circles now that the way to make roads safer is to actually reduce the number of signs, passive safety measures and other street elements. Apparently, the idea is that we’re all so used to seeing various things on the road that we begin to ignore them and fall into a […]