Will 2012 see the back of ‘bad’ cars?

February 21st, 2012

Whilst finding a car which is universally disliked is rare, there are some unfortunate vehicles which have earned their place in the list of ‘bad’ motors. Thankfully, most of these vehicles are now edging towards their retirement and developments in the automotive world mean that new vehicles are better than ever – but does this [...]

Great-value German cars make for happy drivers

February 20th, 2012

Germans are known for their efficiency and strict work ethic. So, when it comes to their cars, it should be no surprise that these characteristics are evident in anything from a vehicle’s slick exterior to its precision steering. But what is a little unexpected is that a country that has the largest national economy in [...]

UK’s first in-car T-PEG traffic sets drivers on the right path

February 17th, 2012

The news that satnav errors have caused more than £200 million worth of damage to cars over the past year may leave drivers feeling anxious about stepping behind the wheel. But for those car owners who find themselves directionally challenged without the comfort of their navigation systems, the launch of Toyota’s TPEG digital traffic information [...]

UK car manufacturing hits 16-month high

February 16th, 2012

The desire of UK drivers to get their hands on the latest model shows now sign of abating as manufacturers are revving up the scale of their production to meet demand. Already bringing in a healthy injection of cash to the UK economy, the automotive industry’s £49 billion turnover may swell even further as production [...]

Vintage cars to race for the top spot

February 15th, 2012

Classic car owners who’ve lovingly brought their vintage masterpieces back from the scrap heap will get the chance to show off the fruits of their labour at the MSA Euroclassic. The event shows that old doesn’t necessarily equal tired and it’s taking invitations from entrants whose classic cars are more than 20 years old. The [...]