Why the latest version of the Mazda MX-5 is likely to remain the world’s favourite roadster for many years to come. I have to admit, I was a little sceptical when I first saw the fourth generation Mazda MX-5. Had it lost some of its cheeky charm? Was it a …
Read More »Tested: the ultimate car drying cloth?
How often have you cleaned your car, but then struggled to dry it off before heading out? It’s not often that we endorse a product, but when it’s as good as the Waffle automotive drying cloth from Paragon Microfibre, we have no hesitation. Paragon Microfibre claims the new cloth “has …
Read More »Revealed: Britain’s poor car hygiene
Cleaning a car is third on the list of most hated regular chores behind scrubbing the loo and clearing the gutters, according to new research. A poll undertaken by BP reveals that over three quarters of us (76%) commonly eat and drink in the car, whilst 19% regularly ferry around …
Read More »WWE superstar becomes surprise chauffeur
Wrestler, reality TV host and actor John Cena astonished two Invictus Games competitors with an unforgettable VIP chauffeur experience in a Range Rover Sport SVR. Cena, an ambassador for the Games launched by Prince Harry in 2014, collected unsuspecting US team members Tino Ulli and his girlfriend Shari Trujillo, plus …
Read More »Jeep in white water rapids first
Top snowboarder Aimee Fuller has become the first person to drive down an Olympic-standard white water rafting course. The 24-year-old Olympian took on the daring challenge in a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 at the the Cardiff International White Water Centre. Aimee tackled extreme off-road conditions as she went up and …
Read More »Buying a new car – top tips
New research has revealed how long buyers spend researching their new car compared to choosing how to pay for it. According to Swedish challenger Ikano Bank, one in five of us spend more than a month researching our new car and a third of us take up to a month. …
Read More »London Motor Show highlights
We’ve been snapping away at the 2016 London Motor Show in Battersea Park, London (May 6-8) – here are a few highlights… Hot Mexican supercar, the VUHL 05, made its debut and it’s awesome close-up… Another motor show gem – this time it’s the Zenos E10R lightweight track car. Britain at …
Read More »Watch the latest Top Gear trailer
At first sight, the latest trailer for all new Top Gear doesn’t look too promising… but stick with it! It begins with Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc being welcomed to Blackpool by its mayor in the pouring rain. The pair are then joined by celebs including Tinie Tempah, Texas singer …
Read More »Motorists urged to choose safety tech
Looking to buy a new car? The #STOPTHECRASH campaign is urging you to ask three key life-saving questions before choosing which one to buy… 1. What Euro NCAP test rating does this car have? 2. Is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) fitted to this car – and is it standard? 3. …
Read More »Britain’s most reliable car brands
The car brands motorists think are the most reliable, often aren’t, according to new research. WarrantyWise.co.uk asked more than 750 people what they thought were the most reliable manufacturers in the UK, and the results indicate that there’s often a gap between perceptions and hard data. For instance, UK buyers …
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