Monthly Archives: November 2009
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Surely cars can’t get any more powerful? British carmaker Arash Farboud has just unveiled details of the long-awaited Enzo-like supercar: the Arash AF-10.
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Crash? Just open the road
Last week my journey back from the Classic Motor Show was blighted. Not by the sight of a slightly rusty Maxi (although it didn’t help), but by a monster traffic jam. My predicted three-hour run from Birmingham’s NEC to Essex … Continue reading
Filed under Motor shows, Random stuff, Safety and security
Weird celebrity cars
We’ve just found 2006 Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton’s old Alpina B10 (above) for sale on our site. Now, far from casting judgement on celebrities, I can’t help but think that Chantelle’s choice of car is a little…odd.
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Can a computer game ever improve on real life?
Senior web journalist and computer game junky, Dom Sacco has just completed a Lotus double act. He went to Silverstone to race a Lotus Exige in Forza 3 – this year’s latest must-have racing game – and try his luck … Continue reading
Filed under Lotus
Why the Audi Q7 V12 TDI could revolutionise diesel
It costs almost twice as much as the next Audi Q7 in the range, the 4.2-litre V8 TDI S Line, which itself gets to 62mph in 6.4 seconds and has a not inconsiderable 335bhp. So is the Q7 V12 TDI … Continue reading
Electric cars: bad for the environment?
Electric cars could result in higher overall CO2 emissions and oil consumption, according to a new report. Do you think electric vehicles are the answer to reducing harmful emissions on our roads, or are they a bad idea?
Filed under Advice, car, Car tax, Cars, Cut car costs, Electric cars, Green cars, News, Topics
BMW 5 Series GT: Another new niche
What to make of the BMW 5 Series GT? The latest big car in BMW’s range is pitched somewhere between the 5 Series and X5, yet is based on the 7 Series. Would you buy one – or is this … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Series GT, BMW
Volvo S60 – quite a looker?
Here are the first pictures of the all-new Volvo S60.
Have you been in a “crash for cash” accident?
Drivers are being warned about a rise in ‘crash for cash’ accidents. Criminals are believed to make £350 million per year from the scams by tricking drivers into crashing into them, then making an insurance claim. Have you been a … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Law, Topics
See you at the crossroads
A new “X-crossing” has just opened in Oxford Circus, London. Road traffic stops in all directions to allow pedestrians to cross in eight directions – straight ahead and diagonally.
Filed under car, Cars, Events, News, Pedestrians, Random stuff, Safety and security, Topics
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