The European economy on the whole might be experiencing a crisis, but the same cannot be said for the illegal car trade, an industry operating right across Europe. Exports to the Middle East and Africa in particular often involve highly…
Driving is the most common form of transport in the world, the billion mark for the number of cars on the road worldwide was surpassed in 2011. Perhaps because of this, driving is seen as safe, which can lead to…
The recent acquisition of Porsche by Volkswagen has a feel which is slightly reminiscent of an arranged marriage. Two old and respected houses from the same country celebrate their union and their new, combined power. The fact that Volkswagen were…
Considering the current economic climate, one has to admire BMW’s policy of continually stepping up their models. Instead of sitting back and holding tight (or, some may argue in the case of the highly successful German manufacturer, resting on their…
Today’s automotive world offers a bewildering array of choice in trim levels, options, price and everything else. Henry Ford famously sold his pioneering Model T in any colour the customer liked – as long as the colour was black. The…
When buying a used vehicle there are many things to consider before making a decision. The brand and age of the car, its accident history and price are just a few points that potential buyers will evaluate. But according to…
Phoning While Driving Stats Analysed and Assessed A lot has been said about phone use while behind the wheel; perhaps even a bit too much. Drivers young and middle and even old aged have therefore become rather irritated by such…
The summer holidays are coming up and everyone is looking to get away for awhile, escape from everyday life and relax a bit. If you’re planning to travel with your car abroad, check out the different rules that apply in…
For many items the internet has become the first place to go to find what you are looking for. Increasingly this is true for cars, as people Google the manufacturers and models that they are considering, and if you are…
The government’s Transport Select Committee has published a number of new proposals which are designed to help lower the number of insurance claims made fraudulently, generally for whiplash injuries. Following a meeting of the committee figures were released which show…