Electric vehicles: what's going wrong?
What's going wrong?You could say electric cars have had a bad time recently, especially in the USA:Coda, a Californian electric car manufacturer, filed for voluntary bankruptcy on May 1st. Better...
View ArticleiOS in the Car: several manufacturers confirmed to support Apple's new iPhone...
Apple is enhancing iPhone integration in cars its latest iOS 7 update, announced yesterday by Apple and due to launch in Autumn. This is very different to the level of iOS integration currently seen in...
View ArticleHere's why BMW were missing from the list of manufacturers supporting Apple's...
On Monday, Apple announced iOS in the Car, a service which promised to take iPhone integration with cars to a whole new level. It will allow drivers to access their iPhone from a dashboard screen, and...
View ArticleiOS in the Car: Here's why BMW won't be supporting Apple's 'iOS in the Car'
On Monday, Apple announced iOS in the Car, a service which promised to take iPhone integration with cars to a whole new level. It will allow drivers to access their iPhone from a dashboard screen, and...
View ArticleMotoring predictions from the 80s – what’s come true?
Motoring has come along way in 25 years. As a nation, we now depend on our cars more than ever, with 89% of people saying they are more reliant on their cars now than they were in 1989. The latest RAC...
View ArticleSEAT reveals its prototype plug-in hybrid car – the Leon Verde
Despite our recent report regarding the lacklustre global performance of electric vehicles in the month of May, the EV uprising continues apace with announcements from SEAT regarding their hybrid...
View ArticleNissan drives Team GB and Paralympics GB on the ‘Road To Sochi and Rio’
The British Olympic Association has announced Nissan as its first major sponsor since the London 2012 Games. As a tier one sponsor for the BOA, Nissan are also a sponsor for the British Paralympics...
View ArticleMotoring in 2028: Six predictions about the future of cars and driving
These days, the rate at which new car models are released is incredible, with improvements to safety, infotainment and efficiency being developed at an alarming speed. Not only that, but technology...
View ArticleWorld’s most expensive caravan goes on sale for £1.9m
When most people imagine caravanning, images of a tired, cramped caravan complete with 80s decor spring to mind. The EleMMent Palazzo from Marchi Mobile, however, not only takes ‘glamping’ to another...
View ArticleVauxhall and Opel unveil the Monza concept car
Vauxhall has revealed some teaser images of the new Monza concept model, a concept car created for display at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013. The Monza, which is a hardtop coupe version of...
View Article7 misleading car terms, and what they really mean
If you are someone who is new to driving, or simply a little slow on the uptake, here is a list of seven easily misunderstood phrases and what they actually mean. You can thank us later.1. “Automatic...
View ArticleParking fines to rise dramatically if Government lifts existing penalty cap
Motorists may face significantly steeper parking penalties if the Government decides to lift the current cap on UK parking fines. Transport Secretary Norman Baker said the Government is reviewing the...
View ArticleThe world’s fastest amphibious vehicle is revealed
Until now, if you wanted to spot a water car, you’d be best looking on the set of a James Bond movie. California-based company WaterCar, however, have launched a real-life amphibious vehicle, which can...
View ArticleWhat to expect from the electric powered BMW i3
The BMW i3, first showcased back in 2011, is a four-seat hatchback run on a lithium ion battery, which BMW describes as a ‘compact, agile and sustainable’ vehicle. Commentators at Autocar, who have...
View ArticleCitroen to unveil new DS3 Cabrio Racing concept car this weekend
Citroen will use the opportunity of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place this weekend, to show the word its new concept car – the DS3 Cabrio Racing (linked to Citroen’s involvement in the World...
View ArticleDoctor Who star Matt Smith auctions his first ever car
Sorry to disappoint some fans, but the current Doctor Who has not always travelled in the TARDIS… but in an ‘X’ registration Vauxhall Corsa!Matt Smith bought the car brand new in November 2000 and has...
View ArticleSebastian Vettel takes a spin in a Renault Zoe and a modified Twizy
ZOENot just a normal day at the office for Sebastian Vettel recently as he took the Renault ZOE– the first electric car he has ever driven – for a spin. Saying the drive was “funny without any noise”...
View ArticleSpec and prices for the all-new Ford Transit Connect
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View ArticleYoung Somerset driver wins Chevrolet worth £9,000!
Young Driver Jessica Evans from Shepton Mallet will be driving away a brand new Chevrolet Spark Car worth £9,000 thanks to the Arnold Clark Group, supporters of the Good Egg New Drivers...
View ArticleParking revealed to be the main cause of neighbourly disputes
Never mind loud music or wailing pets, where your neighbour’s park their car has become the most popular cause of disputes between neighbours.A new report by the AA has found that over a quarter of the...
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