The Nissan Juke is still not available until next month and yet its popularity means that over 22,500 orders have already been made, prompting Nissan to recruit 75 apprentices. Its popularity stems from its design, which has been developed to give drivers a viable alternative to the traditional hatchback vehicles. The entry-level Nissan Juke Visia ...
Many fleets and large-scale companies are making the commitment of leasing a car rather than buying it outright. As a result, leasing businesses are now taking notice of the increased customer focus by giving people more choice than ever. So why is this the case? Let’s go through some of the benefits of leasing. ...
Mercedes-Benz is a German company that is renowned for creating innovative and stunningly designed vehicles. From their inception in 1886 they have created ground-breaking vehicles that have utilised expertly designed engines and technology. Although the company had the first patent on a petrol engine, which was used in stage coaches, it was not until 1901 ...
With a timeless design that has been popular since the 1930s, a hatchback car is a prime example of expert engineering and robust manufacturing. The design of a hatchback allows for a generous mix of passenger and cargo space with a sloped boot door that opens upwards. Perfectly equipped for urban living, a hatchback vehicle ...
Toyota have released a new electronic humming device which has been designed to make pedestrians more aware of their ultra quiet Prius hybrid. The £96 system can be fitted under the bonnet of a third generation Prius and emits a whirring sound which mimics the engine sound of traditional vehicles. The device was constructed after pedestrians, ...
A Which? survey has revealed that UK car garages may be putting lives at risk after 9 out of 10 failed to spot basic car faults. The watchdog asked 62 of its members to book their cars, which had at least 1 of 4 basic faults, into garages but only 8 of the garages managed ...
Scottish researchers have announced this week that they might have found a brand new biofuel… whisky! Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University claim they have developed a new biofuel for cars from the waste products formed by distilling Scotch whisky. The fuel has been dubbed butanol and has been produced using “pot ale” (the liquid residue ...
The Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi has shocked the motoring world by slashing the price of its new electric vehicle by almost £10,000. The i-Miev originally had a price tag of £38,699 but that price was cut by just under £10,000 to £28,990 last week. Once the government’s £5,000 incentive for electric and low-emission vehicles is ...
If you are going on your summer holidays, perhaps a camping or caravan holiday, then you might need a bit of practice towing the trailer. It isn’t too difficult but if you are new to the experience then it can be a little harrowing. So with this in mind, here are a few things to ...
Honda Motor Company, Ltd. is a Japanese car manufacturer, which became the second-largest automobile manufacturer in Japan in 2001. Even more impressively, in 2008 Honda became the third largest car manufacturer in the US, outperforming the American company Chrysler. Hondo released their very first production car in 1963, the Honda S500 sports car (pictured). At ...
