Saturday, 29. October 2011
I just love the way that the press looks at a fact and pretty much turns it into fiction in an effort to make a headline. Lets take all the talk recently about raising the speed limit to 80mph from 70mph. Whilst 79% of company car drivers are in favour of the increase we hear all the arguments from the do-gooders that spout on about increase in accidents, Read more »
Friday, 20. May 2011
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There aren’t many components on a car that have pretty much stayed the same since its invention. Whilst a car still consists of a set of major components to make it work, engine, gearbox, differential, suspension, wheels etc. most have gone through some major developments to make them more reliable, safer, more efficient and so on, except a key Read more »
Monday, 16. May 2011
When choosing a new car there are a few things you should take into account when deciding upon the spec. of the car. As What Car ran a feature this month on this subject I thought I’d give my own twist on this hairy subject. Obviously if you are going to own the car it becomes more critical because if you choose badly it can be an expensive mistake albeit Read more »
Thursday, 15. July 2010
Did you know that there is an engine of the year award? Well there is and this year it has gone to VW for its small size but big powered 1.4TSi petrol engine now fitted into not only the smaller cars such as Polo and Golf but also the Passat, 7 seater Touran and even the 4WD Tiguan. VW have received this award two years running and shows, according to the judging team, that engine downsizing is here to stay. VW have Read more »