Are you sitting comfortably?
Experts have warned that many motorists are risking pain and injury, simply by driving whilst sitting in the wrong position. Commuter figures for England and Wales show that more than 15 million of us drive to and from our place of work every day, with driver numbers increasing every year and sitting for long periods […]
Brussels is watching you
If you are about to go on holiday to Europe and intend to drive then you had better make sure you stay within the law, Brussels is watching you! British motorists can now be pursued through the European courts if they are caught committing any of a variety of motoring offences whilst driving on the […]
Scooters produce more pollution than lorries
Scientists have discovered that scooters, far from being the greener option many of us think they are, actually produce more pollution than larger vehicles – including lorries! A study has shown that scooters are capable of producing volumes measuring thousands of times more of the smog causing pollutants called “organic aerosols” than that of larger […]
It Seems You Can’t Trust Audi
A recent BBC Watchdog investigation has uncovered widespread lying by Audi regarding the safety testing of their cars. The BBC was initially contacted by the owner of a prestige car hire business, Mr Daniel Jenkins, who had purchased an Audi R8 in December 2012 from his local Audi dealership after being told the vehicle had scored […]
UK fuel prices look set to rise due to the crisis in the Ukraine
The threat of conflict in the Ukraine has caused fuel traders to start the bulk buying of fuel; this means that supplies are being squeezed so prices are increasing. The RAC said recently that oil prices are “almost certain” to rise as a consequence and the result is bound to be higher UK forecourt prices, […]
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has exceeded the expectations
The largest car maker in Europe, Volkswagen Group, has exceeded the expectations of many analysts and reported a rise in net profits of 18%. Volkswagen Group has now edged out General Motors to take over the slot of second largest car maker in the world and they are focussing their efforts on toppling Toyota, currently […]
Ford F-150 Game Changer
The Ford F-150 pickup is the most popular vehicle in the US; it is also Ford’s most profitable vehicle. The new model of the F-150, referred to as the 2015 F-150 although it will actually be released in the latter part of 2014, might just be a game changer as far as rugged US pickup […]
Happy Birthday to the Volkswagen Golf!
The VW Golf is 40 years old and still as popular as ever, Volkswagen certainly have something to celebrate, after all this iconic little car is the most successful European car of all time. A true pioneer from the Mk I to the Mk VII, the VW Golf has always been at the cutting edge […]
Petrol better than diesel after all?
Diesel vehicle owners are finding that their particulate filters are clogging much faster than expected and it’s not cheap to have this part replaced! Another batch of European rules came into force five years ago meaning that diesel cars had to be fitted with a particulate filter, these filters trap harmful particulates and soot in […]
Renting your car to a complete stranger?
How would you feel about renting your personally owned vehicle out to a complete stranger? Happy to do it, uneasy about it or no way, absolutely not!? It seems that lots of us are indeed prepared to take the risk and are making money by renting their vehicle when it’s not being used, it’s an […]