Skoda’s new Citigo hits the streets
With sales booming, Skoda has high hopes for its new Citigo – even saying it’s the most important new model in the history of the firm. The all-new Ci...
June 06, 2012 2 Min Read
For China’s Rich and Tasteless
China’s wealthy are facing a massive problem: the density of Mercs, Bimmers and Audis on the streets of Chinese cities is so high that they are suffer...
June 03, 2012 3 Min Read
New Focus ST prices announced
According to Ford this is one of the UK’s ‘most keenly-anticipated performance hatchbacks’. Available from today – so form an orderly queue – the ST w...
June 01, 2012 2 Min Read
New BMW 7 Series announced
With its army of fans, the new BMW 7 Series is heading our way and it’s still an impressive car. There are some styling changes but the German firm is...
May 28, 2012 2 Min Read
Izuogu: Nigeria’s Car That Never Was
The automotive industry is one of the most consolidated in the world, where the top four manufacturers (Toyota, GM, VW and Hyundai, in that order) acc...
May 27, 2012 3 Min Read
Peugeot unveils new 301 – not for us though
As a big fan of Peugeots – I’ve owned two Pugs and drove a 405 with all the whistles and bells into the ground – I’m looking forward to trying out the...
May 25, 2012 3 Min Read
Adam Opel’s Adam
Did I just win the 2012 competition for blog title of the year because I made it into a palindrome? Or was it anagram? Some of you may know that Opel...
May 24, 2012 3 Min Read
Is You-Know-Who Your Favourite Motoring Journalist?
Here’s a quick question for you; who is the greatest footballer of all time? Eh, what was that you said – Pele? Sorry, he doesn’t count as people are...
May 23, 2012 5 Min Read
The Rally with no Human Voice
As I no longer live in the UK, I missed the Queen and her husband travelling on the Duck in Liverpool the other day. I assume it was covered on Britis...
May 23, 2012 3 Min Read
How the weather affects your car’s value
It’s taken some time but the sun is shining at last and ‘experts’ are predicting a scorching summer. However, being Brits we know that any long range...
May 22, 2012 2 Min Read
A New Set of Tyres
When yours truly found employment with his current employer he was offered the option to drive a company lease car. As the stretch home-to-office cove...
May 19, 2012 3 Min Read
Ford’s invention stifles fuel thefts
It was intended to stop the mistake of misfuelling your car (and, believe me, it’s not only embarrassing but unbelievably expensive as well) but Ford’...
May 17, 2012 3 Min Read
First look at the new Porsche 918 Spyder
Now here’s a hybrid motor that most blokes would like to own – the Porsche 918 Spyder. It’s still in development but the carmaker says the 918 Spyder...
May 16, 2012 2 Min Read
Last Saabs go on sale
The last 26 hand-finished, right-hand drive MY12 Saab 9-3 Convertibles are now available for sale in the UK. Available to buy through Saab’s national...
May 14, 2012 2 Min Read
Best diesel car: And the award for best diesel car goes to….
They aren’t to everyone’s taste but for many people, diesel vehicles are a blessing and Diesel Car magazine has judged which is the best to own. And i...
May 10, 2012 2 Min Read
