Fuel additives can help to boost the performance of your vehicle.

Fuel additives are always on offer at petrol stations but do you really need them?

Popular in America where they’re known as gasoline additives, fuel additives are chemicals which can be added to your vehicle’s tank to enhance either the performance or the efficiency of your fuel. In addition to enhancing the performance of your vehicle, some fuel additives also promise to deliver faster acceleration and restore lost horse power.

Available from petrol stations or online, a bottle of fuel additive can cost anywhere between £4.99 and £20 so ensuring you choose the right one for your vehicle is imperative. The type of fuel additive you need will depend on what kind of fuel your car runs on and what you want to achieve. read more…

A look at the fastest production cars on the market.

Judged on tested top speed, a guide to the speediest road cars available for purchase.

Although the current car market is all about sustainability and efficiency, there’s no denying that some motorists still value speed above anything else when purchasing a new vehicle.

From the Bugatti Veyron to the SCC Ultimate Aero, there are a host of road cars that claim to be the fastest in the world but who’s really telling the truth? Here’s our guide to the top five fastest production cars in the world according to tested speed. read more…

An in-depth look at the Abarth Punto Evo.

A useful review of the sporty Abarth Punto Evo hatchback.

With a whole host of hot hatches on the current market from top manufacturers such as Renault, SEAT and Skoda, Fiat’s performance brand Abarth had to come up with something a little different to make the Punto Evo stand out from the crowd.

Instead of trying to focus on the performance side of things, the Abarth team have put practicality very much at the forefront of the Punto Evo. But that doesn’t make it boring. From the 17 inch alloys that come as standard to the upmarket Essence, the Abarth Punto Evo is anything but dull. read more…

Ensure you’re as safe as possible when driving on icy roads.

Take extra care and slow your speed when driving on icy and slippery surfaces.

With the first big freeze of the year well and truly here, the roads in many areas of the UK bear more than a passing resemblance to ice rinks today.

With almost no grip and the threat of hidden black ice and freezing fog, the roads currently present more of a risk than normal so it’s important to take extra care. Making small changes to your driving techniques can make all the difference when behind the wheel in hazardous driving conditions. read more…

How to prevent yourself from sustaining a whiplash injury.

Whiplash claims are driving up the price of insurance premiums but there are things that you can do to stop yourself from getting injured.

Whiplash and insurance claims are two things that have been popping up a lot in the news recently with a special emphasis placed on the amount of whiplash complaints that are being filed.

Whilst whiplash is a common injury endured in car accidents, it is one of the most unpleasant that a person can sustain and can cause a lot of discomfort to the head and neck. read more…

A brief summary of the Toyota iQ City Car.

A look at the Toyota iQ City Car and why it is an ideal motor to drive when navigating around an urban environment.

It may be the smallest four seater car available on UK roads but the Toyota iQ actually offers plenty of space for the driver and passengers due to the the internal design of the vehicle.

Built as an alternative to the Ford Ka and the Fiat 500, the iQ is suited for couples or parents who have young children in the back of their vehicles.

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Airbags are an important safety feature in cars but many do not know their true functions.

Here is a guide to what airbags are for and when they inflate.

We all know that the inclusion of airbags is an important safety feature of any car but many people don’t actually know what the function of the airbag is.

The airbag is basically a soft landing pillow for a person in the event of a car accident and are said to reduce the risk of death in a frontal crash by around 30% so their importance is evident. read more…

Five of the best cars belonging to celebrities.

Celebrities are well-known for making an impression with the car that they drive, here are a look at some of the most impressive celeb whips.

With their social status and wealth, it isn’t surprising that celebrities are the owners of some of the most impressive vehicles to ever be manufactured.

Whether it is the design of the car or the unique personalisation it is safe to say that celebs drive some of the best cars on the road, but there are always some that are a little more memorable that others. read more…

A review of the Kia Optima.

A review concerning the functions and features of the Kia Optima.

The Kia Optima is a car in a market where there is a lot of competition and there is undoubtedly an influx of family saloon cars available in the current climate.

However, the Optima is practical and does have features that make it the perfect choice for transporting your family from A to B with the addition of safety functions and an extensive warranty. read more…

A guide to driving in the adverse weather conditions that come with a thunderstorm.

The arrival of a storm means that you will have to contend with rain, wind and lightening whilst driving but there are some things that you can do to make the experience easier.

Thunderstorms can be scary when driving, especially when you’re also trying to combat the wind and heavy rain.

Although you may start to panic if you are faced with the task of driving in a storm there is no need to be distressed, remaining calm is crucial and there are certain things that you can do to aid yourself when driving in such conditions. read more…