For such a small car there’s a lot of attention and fuss being given to the 500 Abarth So why all the fuss for what essentially looks like a Fiat 500 with a red stripe and some flash alloy wheels? Well, for one thing it’s more than that – it’s supercar like performance wrapped in [...]
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5 Cars to watch out for in 2009
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 2009, aston martin, auto, auto news, automotive, car news, cars, driving, ford, honda, hybrid, hybrid cars, motoring, motors, renault on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been a tricky time for the automotive industry as the recession has plunged it’s claws in deeper with every passing month, will 2009 see it recover? Not an industry to rest on its laurels, there’s some great cars launching to keep an eye out for in the coming year with something for all tastes [...]
Speeding in a Skoda
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged car, cars, driving, jokes, motoring, motors, octavia, road tests, skoda, skoda cars, skoda jokes, skoda octavia, test drives, tests on December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I got caught speeding in a Skoda, but got let off because the copper was laughing too much.”
How many Skoda jokes are there? There must be hundreds and I’ve certainly told more than my fair share. Thing is, are they still a joke? They’re no longer the comedy-fodder little boxes they were in the past. [...]
Testing the BMW 3 Series
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 3 series, auto, bmw, bmw 3 series, car, car tests, cars, driving, engines, motoring, motoring articles, motors, road tests, test drives, tests on December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Did I want to test drive the new BMW 3 Series? Of course I did. Because I happen to love the new face lift and wanted to experience the famous BMW handling. For while the styling on the new BMW 3 Series may be decisive, there is little argument on the drive and ride quality.
Climbing [...]
Making Rings: How Audi Got Its Emblem
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged articles, audi, automotive, badges, brand identity, cars, did you know?, emblems, facts, identity, logos, motoring, motors on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the automotive world, imagery is vital from designs of cars to the identifying badge on the grills and hoods. From charging wild horses to ovals and flying ladies, brand identity is highly held though often unknown in its origins.
Take Audi’s emblem, for example: four overlapping rings, but what do they represent? A few may [...]
Get Your Motor Running Cheaper
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cars, economy, finance, motoring, motors on August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Petrol prices, car tax, insurance, repairs; motoring is not cheap and as more countries around the World hint at a recession it’s not getting any cheaper. As people look to get rid of their gas guzzlers quick to save money, here’s a few ways to keep motoring and to save money.
Many people with larger engined [...]
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