Monthly Archives: September 2008
Is Volkswagen’s Pickup a good idea?
Volkswagen has announced it will build a new Pickup Truck. VW hasn’t produced a pickup to be sold in the UK since the Caddy which was based on the MK1 Golf platform. So why has VW decided to produce a … Continue reading
Filed under Volkswagon
New BMW 3 Series – your verdict
BMW has made over 2,500 changes to its most important model – the new BMW 3 Series. Famously out-selling the Ford Mondeo – one of the UK’s best-selling family cars – the BMW 3 Series has cemented its position at … Continue reading
Does your car run on LPG?
With petrol and diesel prices rising, motorists are looking for more ways to save money on fuel. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – or Autogas – is an alternative fuel which costs about half the price of petrol and has lower … Continue reading
Filed under car, Cars, Driving tips, Green cars, Petrol
Banking big whizz commutes in a G-Wiz
While the world is still shaking from the earthquake at the epicentre of the financial market, it’s good to see some bankers aren’t climbing trees in their £100,000 Porsche 911s. One of the UK’s largest banks – Lloyds TSB – … Continue reading
What world record should we tackle?
The 2009 Guinness Book of World Records was released earlier this week and while sifting through the melee of motoring madness we were inspired to jump on the bandwagon and have a go ourselves. It’s unlikely that we’ll be trying … Continue reading
Have you modified your car?
More power, better handling and individuality are three reasons why some people modify their cars. To some drivers a factory-fresh car is a blank canvas they can use to express themselves. Have you modified your car? What’s your opinion of … Continue reading
What’s your favourite Lotus?
Lotus makes the definitive benchmark sportscar – ask any motoring pundit on a specific sportscar’s ability, and the response will almost certainly include: “It’s not as good as a Lotus”. They are the ultimate lightweight dream cars, punching well above … Continue reading
Filed under Vauxhall
How many lives are speed cameras saving?
Speed cameras are always a controversial topic among motorists. Now a scientist has joined the debate by suggesting government figures on how many lives are saved by speed cameras are exaggerated. Dr Linda Mountain from the University of Liverpool said … Continue reading
Filed under Speed Cameras, Topics
Should Lewis Hamilton’s Belgian Grand Prix win be reinstated?
Lewis Hamilton won yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix – but two hours after the race, the stewards took his victory away under controversial circumstances. The penalty hinged on Hamilton’s attempt to pass Kimi Raikkonen on lap 42. Raikkonen forced Hamilton off … Continue reading
Filed under Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Motor sport
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