Alloys have become the ultimate status symbol for your car. If you want your ride to look its best, you simply have to invest in a set of quality alloy rims. But keeping up appearances isn’t the only reason to opt for alloy wheels. Compared to standard steel wheels, they …
Read More »The Best Eco Cars Priced £15K and Under
It’s hard to quantify the actual size of the eco car market, particularly with a number of different vehicle types represented within. However, the market is undoubtedly growing at a considerable rate, with more than 395,000 pure-electric cars now on UK roads and a further 740,000 hybrid models in use …
Read More »Brits baffled by car jargon
Terms such as PCH, range anxiety and supercharger leave seven in 10 people scratching their heads, according to a new survey. In fact, almost a quarter (24 per cent) have even walked away from buying a new or used vehicle because they didn’t understand the salesperson’s terminology. The study of …
Read More »Retired nurse wins ‘lucky’ Ford Fiesta
Helen Bartz, from Caerphilly in South Wales, has won her dream car worth £14,000 in Motorpoint’s national ‘Win A Car’ competition. The retired nurse entered the competition back in late 2021. It ran for seven weeks and was timed to roll out during Motorpoint’s sponsorship of ITV’s popular Sunday night …
Read More »Review of the Best Roof Top Tents for Aussie 4x4s
Camping is among the favourite pastimes for many people in Australia today. This is why it is no longer too strange to see individuals or families sitting outside or inside a camp tent somewhere in the open. But then, as much as Australians like to camp in the open, many …
Read More »James Bond’s DB5 – the book that’s licensed to thrill
It’s fairly safe to say that this article requires no spoiler alert because all self-respecting Bond fans will have seen No Time to Die by now. James Bond’s DB5 is the first official in-depth history of 007’s iconic Aston Martin and it was published to coincide with the late 2021 …
Read More »Tow and Go – everything you need to know
Staycations are set to become more popular than ever in 2022, so Toyota has created these top tips for anyone planning to tow a caravan or trailer… Is your vehicle legally permitted to tow? Your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity can be calculated by deducting the gross vehicle weight (found on …
Read More »Stay safe over the 12 days of Christmas
We’ve teamed up with road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist to offer a selection of safer driving tips for the 12 days of Christmas. The pressures of the festive season mean it’s often easy to let good habits slip, so now is an ideal time to remember the …
Read More »What will be the future of car paints
What future for automotive paints? In a modern world of constant and exponential progress, the future of car paint will surprise us in all its aspects, especially the exterior finish. We are at the dawn of a new page turning : While waiting for driverless cars, all-electrics, new batteries or …
Read More »The best and fastest cars out there right now, that won’t ruin the planet
Having a fun and fast car doesn’t have to break the bank – or the environment. Here are some great options Typically when it comes to cars you need to make a choice – do you want a car that’s fast, powerful and fun to drive, or do you want …
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