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Taking the Brand New Skoda Kodiaq vRS for a Spin – Video Review
A few years ago, Skoda decided to cease production of its Fabia vRS hot hatch, leaving the Octavia as the sole remaining model to adorn the performance badge. Nevertheless, this is about to change, with the Czech carmaker set to introduce their flagship SUV, the Skoda Kodiaq to the vRS family. Although orders in the UK […]
Top Ways Motorsport Technology Has Impacted on Everyday Cars
Sometimes, the futuristic single-seater vehicles we watch whizzing around race tracks at improbable speeds seem a world away from our sensible five-door family hatchback. But in fact, many technologies we now take for granted in day-to-day motoring were first pioneered in motorsport. Here are some of the best examples. Disc brakes It’s strange to think, […]
What’s the best innovative in-car technology?
With every new car model, we are seeing automotive manufacturers continuously enhance modern-day models with new, innovative and improved technology that has been designed to improve our driving experience. It can also offer additional safety features, better efficiency and a whole lot more. We have seen the introduction of Apple CarPlay, cruise control, rear view […]
Used Luxury Cars: Getting Used to Luxury
It is time to get rid of the stigma that only those who pull in high incomes can ride around in luxury. If you’re an admirer of luxury cars but not exactly making top dollar, you can still cruise the streets in opulence. While you may not be able to pull a brand new model […]
Improving the driving experience: Progress for in-car technology
In today’s increasingly competitive automotive market, car manufactures have been looking towards creating the best possible driving experience for their customers. With self-driving technology on the horizon and an increasingly eco-conscious consumer, manufactures have had to adapt their offerings in order to remain competitive and relevant. But what developments to in-car technology can we expect […]
Classic motors from around the world
As we know, technology is rapidly evolving and especially within the Automotive sector. We’ve recently seen driverless innovations being introduced, along with luxury heated systems, surround sound and self-parking vehicles. However, many find that vintage cars cannot be beaten. Older vehicles were designed differently – their lines and curves are unlike the cars you see […]
Why are our cars getting bigger?
Our cars are growing — it’s a fact. Nowadays, cars which are redesigned come back slightly bigger. A prime example is the MINI. No longer can this car resemble its name. The current three-door MINI hatchback is around 800mm longer than the original model from 1959. It’s a similar situation for many cars that are on […]
Are you excited or scared about the future’s self-driving cars?
Once more, technology seems set to bring sci-fi movies to the real world. But while the idea of self-driving cars — or autonomous vehicles as they are also known — might seem like a dream come true, many still believe the technology cannot be trusted. In March 2018, the news broke that the first recorded […]
Looking Ahead: Car Concept Designers Predict Future Seat Cover Styles
Car concept designers set the trends that we come to know and love. They design our favorite cars, and they influence the ongoing style that spreads through the auto market. While the exterior of the vehicles they design is what often gets the most attention, it’s the inside of the vehicles that actually has the […]
Car technology – how fast has it developed?
These days, if your car hasn’t got electric windows or even power steering, it’s viewed as being ancient. However, such luxuries haven’t always been around. Precisely who came up with the idea of the world’s first-ever car is highly contested — Karl Benz is widely believed to be the father of modern motoring — but […]
Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a Blue Badge holder
The Blue Badge can be a great asset to you if you’re a disabled driver. It allows you to park closer to a destination, whether you’re a passenger or the driver, and is usually issued by your local council for a period of three years and costs £10. If you receive a mobility allowance, the […]
Past vs Present: The UK’s favourite car colour revealed
In early 2018, an SMMT report revealed that black was the most popular colour of choice for cars in the UK, with 515,970 new registrations over the last year – which represents a 20.3% market share and a 0.2% increase from 2016. Grey cars took second place, showing a 2.4% increase in market share, whilst […]