Traditionally, if you wanted to buy a hot hatchback, you had to turn to the Ford Focus or the Volkswagen Golf, both of which completely dominated the segment, while buyers didn’t even give other brands a second look. However, these days the tables have turned. Ford’s Focus is not the… Continue reading
When you first pass your test and take to the roads, you’re in high spirits. You’re embracing a whole newfound sense of freedom where you can head out where you want when you want. So precautions don’t tend to be your focus. However, there are various things that can go… Continue reading
There’s no doubt that the set of wheels sat proudly on your drive is your pride and joy. You love nothing more than getting behind the wheel of your vehicle to enjoy the thrill of the ride, experience the horsepower it possesses and test out its handling capabilities. At the… Continue reading
Buying a car can be a bit of a minefield, there are so many different things to take into consideration depending on your circumstances and what you want. But wondering round from dealer to dealer with no clear plan or idea in mind is a dangerous game, car salespeople are… Continue reading
Distracted driving causes thousands of accidents each year, and the problem might only be getting worse. People do all kinds of things at the wheel that can take their eyes and their mind off the road. When you’re driving, you need to give the task your full attention so that… Continue reading
If you go to America, they will look at you strangely if, at the rental, you ask to drive a manual car. It seems that in most places now, manual, or “stick shift,” is being phased out. Even in Britain, there are more automatics being sold now, but does this… Continue reading
So you’re off out to buy a new car – congratulations! Wait a second though. You need to make sure you’re not making any of the most common mistakes. Whether this is your first car or your fifth car, mistakes can still be made that can leave you out of… Continue reading
Driving in the city is nothing like driving in the country. Forget open roads and hairpin bends, the city comes with a whole lot more traffic and a wide variety of obstacles to watch out for as you crawl along at 5 miles an hour. While there are some cars… Continue reading
The VW Golf is one of the most popular cars in the history of the automotive industry. It’s been with us for well over 40 years now and is perhaps the most versatile car on the planet. Refined, practical, economical and affordable. It represents the main form of transport for… Continue reading
No one wants to think about having an accident while they are driving, but the sad truth is that millions of Americans are involved in automobile collisions every year. That means it’s a good idea to pick a car that rates highly on the safety scale just like the Ford… Continue reading
Once upon a time, the coolest cars in the world were the ones packed full of high-tech gizmos. We’re talking Bruce Wayne’s Batmobile, Michael’s Knight Rider ‘K.I.T.T.’, the Porsche 911 in Death Race and the Audi RSQ in I, Robot. It was all about futuristic cars that were jam-packed with… Continue reading
It’s the new year which means out with the old and in with the new. You’ve been scrolling through the websites of all your favourite car makers, gazing at the wonders on display, and have finally decided to take the plunge. But before you go rushing off to every local… Continue reading
When you are thinking of buying a car, it is often tempting to jump straight into it without thinking. However, this is really the best way to go, especially if you want to actually end up with the car you want. There are always going to be a range of… Continue reading