Honda Jazz – most likely car to pass its MoT first time. British-built Hondas have increased their reputation for excellent reliability and build quality with consumer champion Honest John naming Honda as the top performing manufacturer in their comprehensive analysis […]
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What is the DVSA?
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was launched this month, bringing together a range of motoring services including driving tests, goods and passenger vehicle testing, operator licensing and the supervision of MOTs. The agency was formed by the merger […]
Government moves to keep motoring costs down for hard-hit drivers
While the cost of car leasing and car finance may have fallen over recent years, running a car has seldom been more expensive. Rising fuel prices, road tax, and spiralling insurance costs mean it is as expensive to run a […]
New Drivers to Get Tougher Rules? No More Cake and Coffee for Their Brothers?
I mentioned a while ago how my sister refused to drive on the motorway even after passing her driving test. As we lived in a small town next to the motorway this kind of limited her motoring options but I […]
Renault Zoe – The Electric Supermini For Everyday Use
On the surface the Renault Zoe looks like a game changer for those wanting to buy an electric car for everyday use – and it is. And isn’t. The new Renault Zoe The Renault Zoe range starts at £13,995 which […]
Fiat 500L brings you the ‘Fatherhood’ car
It had to happen: one car maker makes a fairly funny video which goes viral around the world and so someone was bound to copy the idea in the hope of creating something that’s equally as successful. Fiat has produced […]
New D2 & T2 models join the Volvo V40 range
Volvos have never been known as frugal motors but that could change with the announcement of two new powertrain options for Volvo V40 range. The Volvo V40 range gets two new models In 2013, buyers of the Volvo V40 will […]
Frugal Audi A1 and A3 models launched
Love Audi’s but don’t like the sound of running a diesel version of their A1 and A3 models? Then you’re in luck because the car firm has taken the wraps of two interesting new models. The new Audi A1 TFSI […]
All-electric Volkswagen e-up! makes debut
Most car makers are clamouring to get buyers’ attention with increasingly economical cars and now the Volkswagen e-up! is going to attract interest. The new all-electric Volkswagen e-up! This is the first all-electric vehicle that VW have produced and, as […]
New Honda Civic Tourer and Type R Variants planned
Honda has taken the wraps off the Civic Tourer Concept at the Geneva Motor Show and it provides strong hints to the exterior design of the production model. THE NEW HONDA CIVIC TOURER? The new Honda Civic Tourer will make […]
New Suzuki SX4 Crossover takes a bow
Suzuki has taken the covers from its all-new SX4 Crossover and impressed with its revamp. The new Suzuki SX4 The Suzuki SX4 Crossover is a production model based on the S-Cross, which the firm showcased at last year’s Paris Motor […]
New Honda CR-V i-DTEC – CR-V gets impressive new diesel engine
For a long time, Honda eschewed the diesel engine but when it bowed to customer demand it brought out a cracker. THE HONDA CR-V Now it has a new version on its hands and the British-built Honda CR-V is the […]
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion – World’s most fuel efficient car?
It’s likely to stand in the shade of its more anticipated sibling the Golf GTi but the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion is a very impressive addition to the stable. VW’s new Golf BlueMotion That’s because the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion brings […]
Outing the ECOmpetition – Mitsubishi Unveil the Outlander PHEV Hybrid
Mitsubishi has high hope for its new hybrid contender, the Outlander PHEV. New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Indeed, this impressive vehicle may account for half of all Mitsubishi Outlander sales in the UK. With its 32-mile range, buyers will be interested […]