Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
In recent years, the statistics for young drivers crashing and killing or injuring themselves has been horrifying.
Ford's new box of tricks will hopefully stop this
Putting a car in the hands of a 17 year old is like giving them a weapon, and parents are faced with the ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
In the US, hourly car rental and green driving is the new battle ground for car hire
In the depths of the credit crunch, more and more car hire companies are renting their cars by the hour. In major cities in the US, this is something car ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
It seems that the name synonymous with glamour, speed and excellent design, Pininfarina, has unveiled its own electric car.
What's its MPG? If all electric cars looked like this, I'd be first in line
If we're honest, electric cars, apart from the Telsa have been pretty rubbish in ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Now, more than ever, drivers are looking for ways to improve their car’s fuel economy in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and expenditure.
In the previous article in this little series we looked at some of the tips that have either been made obsolete by ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
This weekend sees the first ever Formula 1 night race. We all know that driving in the dark can be a little tricky, so we've put together a handy little guide to help Lewis Hamilton and friends avoid the hazards of night driving....
Some people like driving at night. Others ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Now, more than ever, drivers are looking for ways to improve their car’s fuel economy in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and expenditure.
There have been many tips and tricks promoted and popularised over the years, but how many of these actually stand up to the test? Some are just the motoring equivalent of Urban Myths, others may have held ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
In an survey undertaken by this very blog, we’ve found some really startling things out from you, or avid reader. Who is more likely to crash a car and not tell anyone? Who would give up their car to be greener? All is revealed below….
Men are six times more likely to speed than Women
It’s a classic, but it’s ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
It's that time of the year again when, as a lad I used to go to the roads, with a pen and paper and note down how many 'new cars' I could see. I still remember the excitement when I say my first H reg car. But that's going back a bit!
Unfortunately the times are changing and the latest figures ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Next year, Honda are going to release The World's Cheapest Hybrid, the Honda Civic IMA it looks like this car is going to cost from £17,145, making it cheaper than a second-hand Toyota Prius.
Honda - doing it right - again
With figures like that, I might even be moved ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
The number one thing to remember, and to always keep foremost in your thoughts when purchasing any kind of insurance - particularly for your car - is that insurance companies are out to make money.
It might seem simple common sense to state that so bluntly, but when you are being dazzled by specious guarantees and spurious quotes, it is easy ...
Written by: Gareth Robinson