Monthly Archives: March 2011

Top Gear in legal battle with Tesla over Roadster claims

Car manufacturer Tesla are taking Top Gear to court for libel and malicious falsehood. Motoring programme Top Gear is in hot water with Tesla Motors who claim they have been misrepresented by the popular car show. It was in 2008

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Top Gear in legal battle with Tesla over Roadster claims

Car manufacturer Tesla are taking Top Gear to court for libel and malicious falsehood. Motoring programme Top Gear is in hot water with Tesla Motors who claim they have been misrepresented by the popular car show. It was in 2008

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Smoking in cars affects children for ‘up to an hour’

Drivers who smoke could be putting fellow passengers at risk for up to an hour after smoking. Parents who light up in their cars could be putting their children at prolonged risk. With the debate on smoking in vehicles garnering

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Smoking in cars affects children for ‘up to an hour’

Drivers who smoke could be putting fellow passengers at risk for up to an hour after smoking. Parents who light up in their cars could be putting their children at prolonged risk. With the debate on smoking in vehicles garnering

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Fruit fibres could be used to build cars

Scientists have come up with a fruity solution to car building with a new fruit plastic. Car manufacturers may soon able to use a super-strong plastic made from fruit fibres in vehicle production. It might sound like a fruity idea,

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Fruit fibres could be used to build cars

Scientists have come up with a fruity solution to car building with a new fruit plastic. Car manufacturers may soon able to use a super-strong plastic made from fruit fibres in vehicle production. It might sound like a fruity idea,

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The top ten classic, vintage cars available to buy

The top ten vintage cars which are available on the market. There are numerous cars around which are classed as vintage or classic, making it tough to rank the top ten classic cars which can be driven on UK roads.

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The top ten classic, vintage cars available to buy

The top ten vintage cars which are available on the market. There are numerous cars around which are classed as vintage or classic, making it tough to rank the top ten classic cars which can be driven on UK roads.

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Government accused of ‘spin’ over road potholes

The Coalition Government has been accused of ‘spin’ over funding to repair potholes. Money destined to repair potholes is thought to be used by the Government to offset its austerity measures announced in the new Budget. Motoring bodies have been

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Government accused of ‘spin’ over road potholes

The Coalition Government has been accused of ‘spin’ over funding to repair potholes. Money destined to repair potholes is thought to be used by the Government to offset its austerity measures announced in the new Budget. Motoring bodies have been

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An overview of the Volvo car company

A brief history of the Volvo car company. A short article covering the history and iconic vehicles of Volvo. Volvo was founded in the 1920s by Swedish entrepreneurs Assar Babrielsson and Gustaf Larsson. The company released its first model, the

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An overview of the Volvo car company

A brief history of the Volvo car company. A short article covering the history and iconic vehicles of Volvo. Volvo was founded in the 1920s by Swedish entrepreneurs Assar Babrielsson and Gustaf Larsson. The company released its first model, the

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New corporate ‘supercar’ tax will affect company car drivers

A new supercar tax aimed at the heads of industry will come into law from April. Supercar company owners will see their car outgoings rise from April as a specialist tax introduced in the last budget of the Labour Government

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New corporate ‘supercar’ tax will affect company car drivers

A new supercar tax aimed at the heads of industry will come into law from April. Supercar company owners will see their car outgoings rise from April as a specialist tax introduced in the last budget of the Labour Government

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IAM urges new drivers to choose latest models

The IAM is urging newly qualified drivers to seriously consider buying newer models for their first vehicles. Younger cars are a better option for newly quality drivers according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Everyone remembers their first car… old,

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IAM urges new drivers to choose latest models

The IAM is urging newly qualified drivers to seriously consider buying newer models for their first vehicles. Younger cars are a better option for newly quality drivers according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Everyone remembers their first car… old,

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Relief for motorists as Chancellor axes planned fuel duty hike

Motorists breathe a sigh of relief as Chancellor George Osborne scraps April’s planned fuel duty hike. In a surprise move, George Osborne has announced plans to abolish the 1 pence fuel duty rise planned for next month. With the cost

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Relief for motorists as Chancellor axes planned fuel duty hike

Motorists breathe a sigh of relief as Chancellor George Osborne scraps April’s planned fuel duty hike. In a surprise move, George Osborne has announced plans to abolish the 1 pence fuel duty rise planned for next month. With the cost

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Ford to lead DAB switchover in 2012

American car manufacturer Ford has announced it will lead the way for the switchover to DAB digital radio in 2015. Ford has hit the headlines by announcing it will be the first automobile manufacturer to fit DAB radios in every

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Ford to lead DAB switchover in 2012

American car manufacturer Ford has announced it will lead the way for the switchover to DAB digital radio in 2015. Ford has hit the headlines by announcing it will be the first automobile manufacturer to fit DAB radios in every

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