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There’s no doubting that the Lexus RX 450h 2016 is a stunning car. A very large vehicle yes, but stunning no doubt. The stark lines of the interior and the jewellery adorning this car mark it as something special. As this is a hybrid, one of the most fun things you can do is pull […]
The processes of manufacturing battery units in order of construction at the Nissan plant in Sunderland. Nissan has today announced its commitment to produce a future generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at its flagship manufacturing base in Sunderland, UK. Representing a £26.5m investment in the UK, this commitment will safeguard 300 highly-skilled jobs in […]
Auto Trader, the UK’s largest marketplace for new and used cars, has announced the top ten fastest selling used cars of 2015. The data, normally released monthly, shows the fastest selling used vehicles both nationally and by region, providing motor industry commentators and retailers with essential used car sales trend data. The Ford Fiesta has […]
Here at Car Articles, we’ve long been fans of the big cat marque. Jaguar Land Rover has been consistent in producing some truly excellent cars of late and the XE is no exception. Well, now there’s another compelling reason to buy. The Jaguar XE has been named as Euro NCAP’s safest large family car. What […]
Notorious as a nation for being reserved, receiving a hug or a kiss from a loved one is the top ingredient for a perfect day, according to a new study. The other elements of the perfect day include ‘having a lie-in’, ‘being smiled at’, ‘enjoying good food’ – and all on a ‘sunny day’. Naturally, […]
We at Car Articles are big fans of the previous generation Ford S-Max. Having driven it a few times now, it’s safe to say that the car managed to feel far smaller than it actually is. That’s genuinely an achievement in a true seven seater. This smart refresh is certainly welcome – but is it […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all volunteer drivers to take a few moments to ensure they put safety first on their journeys. Volunteers form a vital part of many local medical transport networks today. They also participate in schemes that help other people get out and about – for example […]
You can’t see it coming and it just might be the cause of an accident. Temperatures around the UK have really dropped over the last couple of days. Windscreens are frozen over, tyres are cold, brakes are grabby and all the mechanicals of the car are cold. Worst of all, there are patches of the […]
Get ‘hands-on’ at Beaulieu this February half-term, 13th – 21st, with interactive activities for all the family to enjoy. Visit Driving Change, the new display which explores motoring innovations, technologies, safety and alternative power for the future. In the display, meet the Beaulieu crash test dummy and push a button to hear him talk. Turn […]
When buying a new car, a lot of people simply assume that a smaller diesel will suit their needs for economy. However, petrol engines have come on leaps and bounds over recent years with some powerplants offering similar economy and low CO2 emissions. Would a 1 litre Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion suit you over a diesel? […]