New information implies that franchised garage dealers have concerns about independent and fast-fit outlets and for that reason they are now buying newer workshop equipment. Results from the Castrol Professional Car Service and Repair Trend Tracker survey reveal that garages that have chains are losing out to local garages. The research indicates that in all [...]
12 Oct
Convertible cars are generally more expensive than conventional saloon or Hatchback cars. This statement is true to some extent, because most of the convertible cars are expensive. The top notch names among car makers in the world produce some of the most expensive and luxurious convertible cars. The convertible Cars have a lot to offer, [...]
08 Apr
The ‘man in a van’ tradition has long stood as a representation of self-employment. They provide transportation, storage and even advertising in one compact unit. However, as increasing pressure is exerted on individual business people, and threats of big business loom, where does the white van sit now? A recent survey by a large automobile [...]
25 Feb
All the preparations have been done-dresses, food, bridesmaid, and even the photographs have been settled. There’s one more thing that you need to attend to– wedding cars. Every Bride or wedding, at that, would not be complete without the wedding car. The transportation is as important as the bride herself. In choosing a wedding car, [...]
06 Jan
Lexus IS 250c a Luxury Convertible The IS 250c displays Lexus quality and attention to detail in every aspect of its construction and is designed to exceed customer expectations with its fusion of top-down driving pleasure and uncompromised dynamic performance. It also boasts the fastest opening time for a three-part roof design, with its lightweight [...]
23 Sep
Getting your first Cheap Car Insurance In today’s world everything needs to be insured, regardless of if you can afford it or not. Houses, vehicles, paintings and even lives need to be insured in order to protect your investments from the unseen harms of the future. Insurance can legally protect you when something turns awry [...]
23 Feb
There is a new champion is the world of mega-horsepower saloons, and it comes in the shape of a 750BHP BMW M5. The BMW was recently timed recently at 367.4km/h 228.3mph, the G-Power Hurricane RS has stolen the record from established speed junky and former record holder Brabus. The Merc tuner has a long history of [...]
20 Feb
After months of speculation GM has pulled the plug on Saab, which has left the loss-making Swedish car company no option but to file for ‘Chapter 11’-style bankruptcy. The move means a Swedish court-appointed administrator will oversee efforts by Saab to reorganise itself once more into a fully independent entity, while offering short-term legal protection [...]
18 Feb
The ever-popular MX-5 gets a fresh look for 2009, detail upgrades, an auto option and slight improvements to both emissions and fuel efficiency, the MX-5 is apparently a lot of fun to drive, rear-wheel drive balance, improved 2.0-litre engine, quick and easy manual hood, fuss-free Roadster-Coupé option. The price range for the new Madza MX-5 is [...]
19 Jan
Honda’s attempt to right-size its development schedule and cope with the economic downturn apparently extends beyond the cancellation of the next NSX. Honda changing its plans for the next two years, and that includes rethinking the development of a range of rear-wheel-drive Acuras, a new V8 and the S2000’s successor. Acura seems to be carrying the weight [...]
16 Jan
Tesla has jumped right in with its Lotus Elise-based electric sports car. And for a fledgling company this first effort is mighty impressive, even if the way it drives takes a little getting used to. The Tesla roadster has no engine noise… But then there’s the 3.9-second 0-62mph sprint and it hits its 125mph limiter [...]
14 Jan
The production of the SLR McLaren is due to end in May and Mercedes have come up with a spectacular farewell edition. The last SLR leaves the Woking production line this year, and work will then start on a strictly limited run of the SLR Stirling Moss. Stripped of roof, windows and doors this is [...]
13 Jan
After nine generations the Mitsubishi Evo had gone about as far down the extreme rally replica route as it was possible to go. So for this all-new car Mitsubishi had to find a way of distilling this formidable heritage into a more usable package, without diluting what made it special in the first place. Mitsubishi’s [...]
12 Jan
The Nissan GT-R has had such an impact over the last 12 months it would be impossible to ignore and the scale of Nissan’s achievement deserves to be recognised. Even the most hardened roadtesters have struggled to get to grips with just how fast the GT-R actually is. Put simply the mighty Nissan offers 911 [...]
08 Jan
Ferrari California Launching at almost the exact moment the car industry realised the credit crunch was evolving into a full-on global recession, the California’s timing wasn’t great. But, whatever the economic climate, the arrival of an all-new Ferrari is never anything less than a thrilling event to witness. The Ferrari California is a very important [...]
07 Jan
There is no doubt there has been some huge upheavals in the car industry over the last year of 2008. And there is also no doubt there is likely plenty more to come too, but for now we should put that aside and look at and celebrate some of the best cars of 2008. Obvious [...]
06 Jan
Toyota is to delay its rear-wheel drive coupe collaboration with Subaru until 2012, it has been reported. The collaboration was first announced in February this year and it was originally pencilled in to arrive some time this year – 2009. Sadly dwindling sales and the global economic crisis have claimed another victim and the compact [...]
22 Nov