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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...
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...
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...
The Mazda 3

The Family Car Compromise

It is the topic of numerous bad rom-coms – a baby arrives, and the couples life is turned upside down overnight. The bloke has to swap his sporty two-seater for a thoroughly unexciting, bulky, and practical ‘family’ car. In most cases these cars look (and, indeed, are) solid and sturdy, and big enough to transport baby, buggy, and all...

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

Coupe, Saloon or SUV – All in One!

Back in the day, a coupe could be defined as a car that has two doors and a sporty look. The likes of the Bentley Continental GT, BMW M3, and Jaguar XKR are prime examples of a coupe. Choosing between a coupe and a saloon is always a tough decision. A coupe is undoubtedly more popular amongst the fans...

Perfect 85 year old Super Charged Mercedes found

When in the market for a used Mercedes, one doesn't usually stumble upon a perfectly-preserved, unrestored 85-year-old Mercedes with one careful owner.But this will be the case at this year's Goodwood Revival, where one of the most interesting cars will be sitting on the auction block instead of racing around the track.A 1927 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S' type will be...

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...
Sporty Hatchback from Ford

Benefits of A Hatchback!

The Economy We all know that petrol costs are increasing rapidly and unpredictably. Nearly all of us are felling some financial pressure due to the economic conditions prevailing around the world. Wages are not keeping up with inflation so we are all looking for ways to cut costs. Owning a small vehicle might be one of them. Cost In general, small vehicles...

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...