News
Renault look to ‘Captur’ the public’s imagination
Between 20th May and 19th June, Renault will be taking over Westfield London W12’s main atrium, in the largest ever product launch in London’s premier shopping venue, to launch its exciting new Captur crossover.
BMW announce dealer network for new i series
BMW UK today revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services.
Subaru is top performer in crash test
The new Subaru Forester has become the first vehicle to score top marks in a severe new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA and the only small SUV to achieve the highest (“good”) rating.
Reviews
Car of the Year 2013: Best alternative fuel car
We announce the winner of Best Alternative Fuel Car as our Car of the Year Awards reach their climax.
Car of the Year 2013: Best sports car
We nearing the end of our Car of the Year Awards but today a Merc and a Peugeot do battle in the Best Sports Car category.
Car of the Year 2013: Best 4×4
We continue our Car of the Year Awards 2013 by handing out the gong for best 4×4.
Features
Volkswagen XL1: The long game
Pregnancy terms vary widely across the animal kingdom, from less than two weeks for an American opossum to almost a couple of years for an African elephant. But the gestation period of the extraordinary, ultra-lightweight two-seat Volkswagen XL1 is something…
Exciting New Car Tech
These days, we can hardly turn on the television or walk into a shopping mall without being bombarded with advertisements for the latest and greatest technology.
Legal i
According precedence
Q. I am being prosecuted for “failure to accord precedence at a zebra crossing” but I think I am being unfairly treated.
Classic problem
Q. I have a classic car that I no longer drive and it is kept locked up in my garage. Am I right in thinking I don’t need to tax or insure it unless I decide to use it again?
Feeling restrained
Q. I suffer from a form of claustrophobia that makes me panic at times when wearing a seat belt, because I feel trapped in my seat. Consequently, I often do not wear a seat belt when I am driving. And…
Gadget Inspector
Jobs for amateurs
Everyone’s cash strapped these days, and so expensive trips to the main dealer or a local garage are bound to take a back seat.
Wash and go
One of the last attributes that you would think about when talking about car shampoo is the smell.
Car tonic
STP is the latest firm to launch a product called MPMT, which is short for Multi-Purpose Motor Treatment.