2013 World Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Mk7 has been awarded the title of World Car of the Year 2013. One of the most fuel efficient family hatchbacks available, it the fourth VW to win this prestigious title in five years – this is also the 17th award given to the BlueMotion since it was launched in November […]
The Fabulous New Range Rover Sport
James Bond 007 – aka Daniel Craig – unveiled the 2014 version of this iconic vehicle at a glitzy event in New York. The glamorously sleek exterior is matched by a superbly luxurious interior and it is laden with techno gadgets galore! This version sits neatly between the smaller Evoque and larger Range Rover and […]
RAC Advance Diagnostics
Breakdown recovery company RAC will soon release an on board diagnostic device called RAC Advance (nicknamed the magic box) which is designed to continuously monitor the operational condition of a vehicle and communicate any problems to the user via phone call, text or email, often before the vehicle has even broken down. Prevention is always […]
VW developing 10 speed DSG gearbox
Many people consider seven gears to be too many, so what about 10 gears?! Professor Dr Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, announced at the 34th International Vienna Motor Symposium that his company is in the process of developing a super efficient 10 speed DSG dual clutch gearbox, along with […]
Buying A Used Car?
Buying a used car can save you a lot of money, but it can also be risky and – if you’re not careful – end up costing you a lot of money! Most of us have little or no knowledge where vehicle mechanics are concerned and checking out a second hand car is a daunting […]
Mercedes Benz QR Codes
Mercedes Benz cars will soon carry Quick Response (QR) code stickers to aid emergency services in the event of an accident. The rescue of trapped occupants from a crashed vehicle is actually an extremely risky business for the emergency services, modern cars contain a multitude of hazards from air bags to fuel tanks and batteries […]
Do you trust the motor trade?
It seems that the majority of us have a deep seated mistrust of the motor trade in general, from back street garage to high end dealership – tales abound of overcharging, shoddy workmanship, dishonesty, negligence… the list goes on, no wonder so many people are fearful about the service they will receive when booking in […]
UK petrol prices continue to fall!
UK petrol prices are continuing to fall as supermarkets cut costs at the pump in the latest forecourt price war. This is good news indeed for hard pressed householders and businesses and reports suggest that fuel pump prices could soon fall even lower. Wholesale prices are dropping and these reductions are filtering down to drivers, […]
Save Some Coins – Insurance reduced 4.1%
At last we are beginning to see a reduction in the cost of our car insurance premiums, a very small reduction it has to be said, but any drop is a very welcome drop indeed. The average cost of car insurance for the British motorist has actually doubled since 2008 so the latest report from […]
3D Printing and the automotive industry
Many of us will have heard of the amazing technology called 3D printing by now, it’s been around for a few years but the cost has made it prohibitive to all but those with very deep pockets. The astonishing speed at which this is being developed means that it is now becoming available to everyone […]