Category Archives: Random stuff
Underwater caption competition
We’ve had some weird and wonderful caption competitions here at Auto Trader – even some photos of cars on water – but none under water. Until now. This is the Rinspeed sQuba – a car which can drive across land … Continue reading
Filed under car, Cars, Random stuff
Jenson Button and the Frome Flyover
John Lennon and George Best have their airports, Rocky has his set of steps and George Foreman has his grilling machine. Mercedes even dedicated a supercar in honour of Sir Stirling Moss. But you know you’ve hit the big time … Continue reading
Filed under Celebrities, Jenson Button, Random stuff
Has your car got a name?
Herbie, Doris, Eleanor, even “Kate’s dirty sister”… no they’re not names of local councillors, but famous cars. To some, naming a car comes as standard. Others just find it downright weird. What do you think?
Filed under car, Cars, Ford, Random stuff
Motorway roadtrains to be tested
Have you ever sat in traffic wondering why – in a world capable of creating 250mph road cars, heated seats and a Schumacher comeback – your car still can’t drive itself? No? Thought not. Anyway, trials of new “roadtrain” technology … Continue reading
Filed under Random stuff
Create the star of Forza 3
You’ve bought the game, earned the car, and now 2009’s must-have racing game lets you customise it. Forza 3‘s clever livery editor allows you to design your own car by using the game’s inbuilt graphics – and you can even … Continue reading
Filed under Audi, R8, Random stuff
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
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
Tories to axe speed cameras
The Conservative Party has promised to cut spending on speed cameras, if they win the next general election. Do you think this is a good idea? Will it encourage speeding?
Filed under car, Car crime, Cars, Driving, News, Random stuff, Safety and security, Speed Cameras, Topics
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