The BMW 3 series is a firm favourite with car fanatics and its increasing popularity grows day by day. The BMW3 series is a huge seller in the UK with many believing its success is down to the rear wheel chassis which creates a fantastic driving experience. You may be surprised to know that...
A combination of rising petrol prices and increased environmental awareness is encouraging many people to explore alternative fuels. Better known options include electric, biodiesel and LPG-fuelled vehicles as well as hybrids which incorporate such technology alongside more conventional fuel sources. However, there is also a growing demand for supplemental hydrogen fuel cells – otherwise...
Kia have just launched their first turbo charged petrol engine car in the UK. And it is a pocket rocket.With the awkward model name of 'pro_cee'd GT' (yes, that is an underscore and an apostrophe in the same dubious model name) it is poised to compete with cars like the Ford Fiesta ST and...
What Types of Cars Can You Expect from a Car Supermarket?The time has come to change the car parked in your driveway which means that you are now faced with one of life’s difficult decisions. Which brand should you go for or if you are devoted to a brand then which variety of model...
When’s The Best Time To Buy A Car?As with everything else in life timing is everything when it comes to buying a car and getting the timing right could actually save you a lot of money. There are so many opportunities out there when it’s possible to get amazing deals on new and used...
Mercedes GLA first look reviewThe hotly anticipated, Mercedes-Benz GLA mini SUV has recently been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor show in September. As Mercedes brings out the goods it’s already been compared to other cars within the same category such as the Audi Q3, the recently released, BMW X1 and the Range Rover Evoque.Despite...
Ever since the formation of the motor industry, we have seen a wide range of car brands specialising in a wide range of areas. From the family-oriented Ford to the street racing Subaru, it could be said that the world currently has on its streets, one hell of a lot of car brands.In fact,...
OK readers... listen up. Citroen are soon to be launching their New C4 Picasso. Do you remember the last Citroen Seekers game? It was really good fun and now they have a new one. You have the chance to win a brand new C4 Picasso! You can play using a pc, tablet or mobile...
Very few people believe the 2013 Audi A5 needed improvement. Luckily, most of them work for Audi.Audi has always been known for performance and the 2014 models don’t disappoint. Engines available on the new A5 include a new 2.0 litre power plant with turbo fuel stratified injection (TSFI) and 227 horsepower. With TSFI, the...
Vehicle safety technology is one of the most rapid, progressive aspects of motor manufacturing. It has been since Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seat belt in 1959. But the most exciting developments really started happening in the last three decades thanks to improved chassis structure, increased crash test research, crumple zones, air bags, anti-lock...
If you’re looking to buy a vehicle, the first choice you will probably have to make will be whether to go for a new or used car. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and which you go for will largely depend on your personal circumstances and what you desire from a vehicle.With this in...
BMW has for a long time been at the forefront of diesel power research, design and technology, and even more so quite recently, having become a firm favourite among fleet car drivers – drivers who demand the very best diesel fuel efficiency of anyone. BMW’s 3 Series compact saloon is the market leader in...
Collecting automobiles is an expensive hobby. Not only is there the cost of buying your favourite cars, there are also upkeep costs, potential issues with finding replacement parts, finding space to store them, deciding how often to give in to the temptation of driving your beauties, and of course... insurance.When it comes to collectable...
The BMW X5 is hitting the market in its third generation, bringing with it plenty of options under the hood. In addition to a broad range of mechanical options, the X5 exits the gate in a lighter skin that allows it to be much more economical than any of its predecessors. Currently, buyers looking...
Countless hours searching on the internet will unfortunately not yield a black and white answer as to whether it is more cost effective to lease or buy your next car.It all depends on a number of factors, such as which car you want, how long you want to keep it for, how many miles...
Over the past year or three, one of the most debated topics amongst car enthusiasts has probably been that of the implementation of LED exterior lighting. Most specifically the subject is the daytime running lamps that are rapidly becoming a strategic component of the corporate face of a brand. When technological advances create solutions...
So like many people, you have the need for speed but possibly not the money for a supercar, which can all too easily tip the £100k mark. You may have the money, but are these powerful supercars really worth all the hassle of ownership? To begin with, there are the crippling running costs, which...
The ever-increasing cost of keeping a vehicle on the road in these economically lean times is something that will have given us all pause, but there are a few simple things you can do to save money.Downsize your vehiclePut simply, a smaller car is cheaper to run. Whilst the idea of buying a new...
It's a well-known fact that cars lose a great deal of value once they're driven off the lot. There are many other milestones that your car experiences in its life. Keep these in mind the next time you're interested in purchasing a used car.
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Industry sales data just released for 2012 shows Ford’s Fiesta supermini as the best-selling new car in the UK, with nearly 109,265 registered. Fiesta’s nearest rival in the sales chart is Vauxhall’s Corsa supermini with 89,434; nearly 20,000 cars behind the popular Ford. So what is it that makes the Fiesta such a popular...
With World Book Day bringing literature to the forefront of the nation’s mind, even the most thrill-seeking of petrol heads are turning their attention to the books that left a lasting impression on them. But often it isn’t the book’s human characters who have lingered in our mind’s eye over the years – looking...
How the numbers don’t add up for younger motoristsYoung drivers are often singled out for strong criticism. They’re accused of being irresponsible, reckless and dangerous. This has led to some lively debates about the UK’s younger motorists during the past 12 months, and a range of headline-grabbing ideas have been suggested to ‘deal’ with...
Back in November 2012 a lady made national headlines when she failed her theory test for the 105th time, branding her, ‘the most incompetent driver there ever was’. With the cost of the theory test being £31, what can test candidates do to ensure that they pass their theory test first time?The theory test...
Cars in the UK are tested by Euro NCAP and every year they generate a list of the safest cars on the road. Vehicles are rated according to the protection they offer the driver, passengers and children on board, as well as pedestrians. Safety technologies are also considered.Technological advances have improved the safety features...
There are many demonstrable benefits to using a satellite-based asset tracking system with your vehicle fleet, not least among which are the many cost savings. Vehicle tracking makes for lower fuel consumption due to more efficient route-finding, lower insurance premiums, less chance of being hit by traffic fines and charges and a reduction in...
In an age of frugality, it’s likely we’re all trying to cut back on our expenditure. You might have tried shopping somewhere a little cheaper or limiting yourself to only the essentials… both of which can help – but there’s an area we could all cut back on more.Driving more economically – it sounds...
Many drivers don't think they need winter tyres. In fact, in a lot of cases they will never even have considered the possibility.Don't be tempted to think that winter tyres are only necessary if your area suffers from heavy snowfall. There are very good reasons why winter tyres are important, and we've outlined the...
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a car that builds upon tradition to move fast into the future of hatchbacks. In what is the latest version of its most iconic model, Alfa Romeo has not given up on its distinctive style: with the basic version starting just above £14.000, Giulietta’s flair also comes at an affordable...
Quite some time ago I wrote about how the good folks at Experience Mad had offered me the chance to try out one of their superb driving experiences run by Everyman Racing. Well I am pleased to report I have now completed this experience, and what an incredible experience it was!Initially I was due...
Bucking the trend in economic gloom Mercedes-Benz have posted record July sales in the UK.Mercedes-Benz UK continued their sales gains during the first six months of the year with a record breaking July. Sales at the automaker rose by 11.3% for the month of July, with a total of 6,568 vehicles registered, according to...
It is the topic of numerous bad rom-coms – a baby arrives, and the couples life is turned upside down overnight. The bloke has to swap his sporty two-seater for a thoroughly unexciting, bulky, and practical ‘family’ car. In most cases these cars look (and, indeed, are) solid and sturdy, and big enough to...
Mercedes’ German slogan for their Vario model is ‘The One for Everything’ and it is marketed as their most variable vehicle surpassing most other models when it comes to design options. But in this increasingly efficiency-driven market, is this the kind of variability that is demanded by the consumer?First, it is necessary to define...
The roads in Britain are some of the safest in the world, for every one hundred thousand cars on our roads there are only 7 fatalities. Only a few countries, such as Japan, Iceland and Malta, can boast lower equivalent figures. Despite this, accidents do still happen on the highways in Britain. Although not...
Audi are riding a wave of success at the moment, but how are they maintaining their position? Judging by what they’re doing, it seems that updating their existing range and adding more ‘hot’ versions of their models are the order of the day. Is this strategy going to prove successful?
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Few countries are as gifted with engines as Germany. From the luxury vehicles produced by Audi all the way to the massive Axor trucks engineered by Mercedes, they cover a wealth of models and needs. Their cars are both fast and technologically advanced, and more often than not they are also durable. It is hard...
The recent news from Peugeot brings home just how dire the current economic situation is, particularly in relation to the cars industry, as the French manufacturer announced their first-half net loss: a gargantuan €819 million euros.It’s not as though people were expecting the company to be doing particularly well. All major analysts were anticipating...
The winner of The Car of the Year 2012 has been announced as the Ampera Volt model. Don’t recognise the brand? Well that is because this car has a complicated background, having input from numerous different groups. Among those involved in its production we find Opel, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet, with the former two bringing...
What’s the difference?Electric vehicles use an internal battery to store electrical energy, thus this energy is drawn from the electric cells and converted into power through the use of an electric motor. Whereas Hybrid vehicles use a combination of an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. This means whenever you apply the brakes,...
Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the new Mercedes SLS AMG GT, a new, improved version of the Mercedes SLS AMG. At first glance, it almost seems unchanged from the old SLS AMG, as the only notable differences in terms of design include a darkened headlight and taillights, and the red brake callipers. More differences can be...