Honda Civic Review: Civilised Chic
Who needs a big engine for good performance in an average sized car? The current generation of one-litre petrol engines is remarkable, and here’s a good one in the latest Civic. It is not that many years ago that if someone mentioned a sub-one litre engine, you would assume...
Continue ReadingCitroen C3 Aircross Review: Character and Comfort
SUV-crossovers increasingly dominate the traffic, but they don’t have to be big and bulky, as the mushrooming breed of smaller ones now shows. Hooray for the double chevron brand. Here is a car that is clear evidence of just how much Citroen is rediscovering its mojo. Following on from...
Continue ReadingCar Name Generator
October 1st is Name Your Car Day! You’d be surprised just how many people have names for their cars… Fancy giving your car a name but not sure what to choose? Our Car Name Generator will tell you the perfect name by answering just a few questions. Get...
Continue ReadingA Guide To: Speed Limits
In a recent WBAC survey, 40% of people asked admitted to speeding and one in five said they speed at least once a week. We all know it’s against the law to go above the speed limit, but how well do actually know UK speed limit laws? Some may...
Continue ReadingJaguar XF Review: Plenty of Pounce
This has been an electrifying week for Jaguar, and a memorable one for test driving the capably elegant XF. Jaguar hit the headlines this week with the announcement that every new model the company launches from three years hence will be electrified. It means that from 2020 onwards all...
Continue ReadingVauxhall Crossland X Review: Room with a View
A new era and a new model for Vauxhall as the Luton-based car maker adds another crossover to its range. These are interesting times for Vauxhall. Long part of General Motors Europe, but now acquired by the PSA Peugeot-Citroen group, the company is entering a new era in its...
Continue ReadingRenault Koleos Review: Another Hunk
Joining the Captur and the Kadjar, here’s number three in Renault’s SUV-crossover line-up, the new Koleos. Nationalities have become very blurred in the car world. We tend to think of anything with a Renault badge as being quintessentially French, but Renault’s two popular crossover models, the Captur and Kadjar,...
Continue ReadingA Guide to: Seat Belt Legislation
It has been a legal requirement to have seat belts in the front and rear of cars for 30 years, but many people still don’t fully grasp the legislation. We all understand the reasoning behind the legislation and the safety implications of not wearing one. But do you know...
Continue Reading5 Ideas for Using Cars as Home Decor
If you’re a car-lover who wants to add a unique touch to their home, then why not consider upcycling some old car parts? Ok, so it might sound a bit odd, but once you’ve seen some of the cool projects below you’ll be sold. See these 5 ideas for...
Continue ReadingToyota Yaris Hybrid Review: Greener Hatch
If you want to go greener, a hybrid car is an interesting prospect, and it doesn’t have to be big and bulky. Cars have existed for 131 years, and in all that time fossil fuels have been at the heart of what moves them. But the motor industry is...
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