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London Air Quality

What is the London Van Scrappage Scheme?

With rising pollution and increased awareness of the need to protect our planet, it comes as no surprise that so much is being done to try and ensure that London's air is as clean as it can possibly be. The congestion charges were one of the first things to be implemented, then came the Ultra-Low Emission Zone...
Make preparations for Winter

How To Avoid A Winter Breakdown

Winter or summer, rain or shine, experiencing a breakdown is every motorist’s worst nightmare. If you navigate the country for work and drive for business, the consequences can add up to more than just an hour of rain-soaked inconvenience.While it’s always best to take out breakdown cover from a trusted provider like RAC, prevention is usually simpler than cure....
The Audi in I Robot

5 Famous Audi Appearances on the Silver Screen

For a luxury car company, Audi still devotes a lot of its time and attention to highlighting the practical aspects of the vehicles. For example, the Audi Ur-Quattro dominated the world rally in the 1980s, and today’s R18 e-tron Quattro came in first in the sports car’s World Endurance Championship. When you buy an Audi, you’re getting more than...
Peugeot

Trouble for Peugeot

The recent news from Peugeot brings home just how dire the current economic situation is, particularly in relation to the cars industry, as the French manufacturer announced their first-half net loss: a gargantuan €819 million euros.It’s not as though people were expecting the company to be doing particularly well. All major analysts were anticipating that Peugeot would come out...

Audi City Car Revealed

Well, well, news has leaked out over the internet that Audi are developing a brand new 'City car'.  The new Audi City Car (Audi Urban Concept) will not be leaking anything else though as it is an all electric car.On the 9th August 2011 the concept car went on a test run in Munich city centre and this is...
Trabant

The Trabant and the BMW 507

Few countries are as gifted with engines as Germany. From the luxury vehicles produced by Audi all the way to the massive Axor trucks engineered by Mercedes, they cover a wealth of models and needs. Their cars are both fast and technologically advanced, and more often than not they are also durable. It is hard to think of anything the...

The most Iconic cars from the Silver Screen

Here is a run down of the most memorable cars in film history over the last 50 years.  See how many you remember.. this list of the most famous and iconic cars from the Movies was produced by Howards Motor Group, you can check out the full infographic here.

The man behind Peugeot’s first car

It seems to have gone largely unnoticed by the company he helped lead to produce its first motorised car but this year marks the 100th anniversary of Armand Peugeot’s death.To highlight the Frenchman’s contribution to the motor industry, online car buying service, Sell Your Jamjar, recently took a look back over his life with an insightful post on its...
COVIDs affects on the Car Industry

How have car businesses been affected by a year of lockdowns?

2020 was a testing year for economies across the world. In particular, in the UK, we have been struggling with Covid cases and deaths severely. Businesses have shut forever, some can’t open legally under lockdown, while others are still thriving. Times have truly been uncertain.When we take a look at the automotive industry...
Cheap or premium tyres

Budget vs Premium Tyres: Which are better value?

With the cost of living rising, you might be looking at different ways to make motoring more affordable. There’s no doubt that replacing your tyres makes your vehicle more efficient, which means that you’ll ultimately pay less at the pump. But when you come to choosing your tyres, is it worth looking at the premium options, or...

Which Was Bond’s Greatest Ever Car?

James Bond is not only famous for his license to kill, being a womaniser and his love of shaken not stirred martinis, but also his collection of modern and classic cars. He's been known to drive 23 cars over the decades, from the much-loved Aston Martin DB5 to the famous car-chasing Ford Mustang Mach 1.With Spectre due to be...

Specialised Vehicles

Mercedes’ German slogan for their Vario model is ‘The One for Everything’ and it is marketed as their most variable vehicle surpassing most other models when it comes to design options. But in this increasingly efficiency-driven market, is this the kind of variability that is demanded by the consumer?First, it is necessary to define variability, which now, and especially...
Ferrari F430 Spider

Brain Training From Ferrari – Eh!

What do get when you mix Mensa, Ferrari and Kaspersky Lab and more importantly - why would you want to?!When this press release landed on my desk I was most confused. Why on earth would Mensa (you know the society for clever people to prove to everyone else how clever they are), Kaspersky Lab (one of the world's largest...

Marques of pride and prejudice

Ever since the formation of the motor industry, we have seen a wide range of car brands specialising in a wide range of areas. From the family-oriented Ford to the street racing Subaru, it could be said that the world currently has on its streets, one hell of a lot of car brands.In fact, China has over 60 all...
UK Car Sales

Mercedes Still Selling!

Bucking the trend in economic gloom Mercedes-Benz have posted record July sales in the UK.Mercedes-Benz UK continued their sales gains during the first six months of the year with a record breaking July. Sales at the automaker rose by 11.3% for the month of July, with a total of 6,568 vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
Ford F150 lightning pro

Will Ford Electric Technology Soon Rule The Road?

Elon Musk ensures that Tesla is always in the news and as a result, he has made sure that Tesla dominates the minds of many when it comes to the electric vehicle market. With the announcement of the new Ford F150 Lightning Pro, however, it seems that the tide may be changing.The Lightning Pro is not a standard F150....

The best 5 Car Commercials!

Companies from around the world spend billions of their hard-earned dollars every year on commercials, and car companies are not excluded from this. Whilst some of these ads can be dreadfully boring and cringe worthy, every now and then something will come along that will inspire and amaze. And for us petrolheads at least, it will remind us just...

The Changing Shape of Mercedes Benz

With their motorsport pedigree and reputation for building excellence it’s not hard to see why Mercedes remain one of the coolest car brands on the planet. Generally when you think of Mercedes it conjures up images of large, imperious and formidable saloons, which they still churn out, but Mercedes is no longer a one trick pony as they continuously...

Cars are Becoming More Affordable

Although many of you will frown upon the title of this article, it is actually true. A car is often considered a very expensive purchase; the old marketing cliché goes that the car is the 2nd most expensive buy after a house. It will be true for the most of us, however, in all honesty it depends on how...

Cargiant Celebrates Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz might be one of the world’s most recognised brands, but how good is your knowledge about the German manufacturer? From World Cup winning sponsorships to technological innovation, Mercedes not only continue to ride the industry curve but also stay well ahead of it too, with many of the company’s latest models redefining luxury as well as motoring perceptions....
The Ampera-Volt

Ampera Volt – Car of the Year 2012?

The winner of The Car of the Year 2012 has been announced as the Ampera Volt model. Don’t recognise the brand? Well that is because this car has a complicated background, having input from numerous different groups. Among those involved in its production we find Opel, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet, with the former two bringing their knowledge of the Ampera...
Staycation

Staycations: Ideas For Making The Most Of The British Countryside

Finding somewhere nice to visit for a quick getaway with friends or family can be challenging especially during times like this. The risks from traveling abroad can be quite high, both in terms of cancelations, health concerns, and changes in quarantine rules whilst you’re away. Lots of people have turned their attention to the 'staycation', so that...

Jaguar Aims at the Mass Market

Jaguar is one of those car brands that conjure up images of prestigious and luxurious cars all safely cagouled out of many peoples’ budgets. Across generations Jaguar has built some of the most iconic cars of our time; namely the E-type, which remains one of the best-looking cars ever made.However, it has now decided to shift its focus to...

Great reasons to buy a Ford Fiesta

Ford have been making the Fiesta since 1976, giving them just shy of 40 years to get it right and that’s just what they’ve done with the current Mark VII. There are many reasons to buy one of these practical super minis, but here we’ve boiled it down to the top six.First, there is a huge, yet easy-to-understand, range...

Vehicle Shipping

Modern life provides many of us with the opportunity (or necessity) to live and work at the other side of our country or even internationally. What we choose to take with us when we go varies but normally the complications and costs involved in transportation restrict us. What if you want or need to take a vehicle with you?...

Complete Guide for Your Car’s MOT Testing

Complete Guide for Your Car's MOT TestingFirst introduced by the government in 1960, an MOT comprises a series of tests which are undertaken by registered mechanics. Essentially, they are in place to ensure the road worthiness of your car. This means essential parts of the car are checked for conformity to the law. Steering, lights, brakes and tyres were...
One of Tata's Jaguar/Landrover Sites

UK are Car Export Champs

Britain's car manufacturers have had a very mixed history. In the 1950's we were second only to the USA in terms of cars manufactured and we supplied 52% of the entire worlds exported cars. However Britain was slow to adopt the rationalised product ranges that made lower cost production possible. The industry had quality issues its management failed to...
Audi Executive S7

What’s Going on with Audi?

Audi are riding a wave of success at the moment, but how are they maintaining their position? Judging by what they’re doing, it seems that updating their existing range and adding more ‘hot’ versions of their models are the order of the day. Is this strategy going to prove successful? 250 RS3 Sportbacks Confirmed When the RS3 went on sale in...
Motorhome SORN

What you need to know about your motorhome during the Coronavirus lockdown

Life amid the Covid-19 pandemic is certainly proving challenging for everyone involved. Governments and authorities around the world are doing everything they can to restrict the spread of the virus, while members of the public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and only venture out for essential supplies or to exercise once...
Car Repair Costs

Emergency car repairs: Five ways to cover the cost

According to a report commissioned by Kwik-Fit, the average motorist in the UK spends £162 per month on running their car. While this includes fuel, insurance, road tax, and servicing, it doesn’t take into account the cost of the car itself or emergency repairs.Unfortunately, unexpected repairs are part and parcel of owning a...
Porsche Carrera

Driving Experience – Tested!

Quite some time ago I wrote about how the good folks at Experience Mad had offered me the chance to try out one of their superb driving experiences run by Everyman Racing. Well I am pleased to report I have now completed this experience, and what an incredible experience it was!Initially I was due to do the experience at...
Ford

Why Is Ford The Most Popular Car Make In The UK?

Anyone that goes out looking for a brand new or used car to buy will doubtless be aware that there is a veritable plethora of cars on the market from numerous manufacturers! Savvy car shoppers will often head to the World Wide Web in order to better research the shortlist of cars they are interested in...
What to know before buying online

What to Consider When Buying a Used Car Online

Online shopping has become the norm when it comes to retail, with internet sales rising to over a quarter of total retail sales in the UK. You can buy everything online, from books and electronics to handmade gifts and furniture – and today, you can even buy a car.Buying a car online might...
Family Car

Best Family Cars for New Parents

When starting a family, you might groan at the idea of trading in your four-door sedan for a “mom-mobile.” Thankfully on today’s market, there are tons of options that offer top-notch safety features at a reasonable price. The way to go is SUVs. These vehicles are designed for families. They offer protection during vehicular collisions (or other...
Stovrite Powder Coating

The benefits to powder coating different car parts

Worn or tatty looking bits of your car can really age it, reducing both its resale value and your pleasure driving it. Depending on the car you have, changing parts can either be a straightforward process or a more complicated one. Some parts can be repaired or touched up rather than needing to be replaced completely and this means...
A Beautiful Aston Martin

What Makes an Aston Martin?

For some, it’s the distinctive bark of the V12 engine. For others, it's the pure nostalgia and history behind those iconic wings on the bonnet. Then there’s the ballistic quality and the sheer power of these incredibly beautiful cars. But whichever way you look at it, Aston Martins are very special cars indeed. Even the name is enough to...
Waymo self driving car

Self-driving Cars: Are They Here Yet?

We hear a lot about the technologies and testing of self-driven cars (also referred to as driverless or autonomous cars). This niche is constantly evolving, and we see manufacturers and technology giants getting engaged in the battle for dominance. Of course, the stakes are high. Successful public testing probably guarantees dominance over a huge market but media interest in...

A History of Jaguar Cars

Hatfields are one of the oldest Jaguar dealerships around and they helped us put out this infographic outlining major milestones and motorsport achievements for the Jaguar brand going right back to the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922
The New VW Amarok

The New Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launch premium model with the Trailblazers ChallengeThe latest Amarok pick-up from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is designed to give you the smoothest of drives, whether you’re navigating through busy city traffic or the wildest stretches of unpredictable off-road terrain.To demonstrate just how beautifully controlled and capable this new model is, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles set two teams a...
Garden and Driveways are in high demand

The Demand For Private Parking

What do prospective UK homeowners look for when moving? Marshalls finds out exactly what house hunters want on their quest for the perfect home.The cost of private parkingWhen searching for the perfect home, what do prospective UK homeowners look for? A great location? House size? Huge garden? Private...