UK drivers unaware of vehicle’s hidden past

Hundreds of thousands of cars on UK roads could potentially have a chequered history, with most drivers alarmingly unaware of their vehicle’s hidden past.

That’s according to leading used vehicle database Cazana.com which has revealed an alarming one … Read More

Motoring Review: New Subaru XV reviewed

Reviewed by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups

Subaru’s new XV won’t make you moist with excitement, but it’ll keep you safe and sound on and off-road.

I should know. I tested the car in … Read More

Brain-to-Vehicle technology could be available within five to ten years

Cars which speed up drivers’ reaction times and anticipate acceleration, steering and braking by reading brainwaves could be available within five to ten years.

The breakthrough was pioneered by Japanese motoring giant Nissan who unveiled their Brain-to-Vehicle technology … Read More

These are the top 50 driving irritations British motorists face on the road

Lane hoggers, tail-gaters and frequent lane-changers are among the most annoying bugbears for motorists, research has revealed.

A detailed study found nine in ten drivers get annoyed by others, with tailgating being the most popular annoyance winding up … Read More

2017 Isuzu D-Max Review By Tim Barnes-Clay

By Tim Barnes-Clay. Tweeting @carwriteups When it comes to getting the job done, there’s no vehicle more suitable than the Isuzu D-Max – a rugged all-rounder that just works.

Master of all trades and the perfect blend of … Read More

Subaru WRX STi Reviewed

By Tim Barnes-Clay – Tweeting @carwriteups There’s nothing else on the road quite like Subaru’s WRX STi.

The Japanese-made motor blends power with precision and rally-esque performance with daily practicality, putting it into a segment all of its … Read More

Heavy Rain, Backseat Drivers and Spiders in the Car Among Common Motoring Distractions

Heavy rain, backseat drivers and spiders or bugs in the car are among the most common motoring distractions, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study also found debris on the road, children squabbling in the … Read More

Graham Bell Towed on Skis Across Arctic Circle at Almost 120mph

This is the moment former Winter Olympian Graham Bell set a world record by being towed across the Arctic Circle at almost 120mph – on SKIS.

Bell, 51, braved temperatures of -28C for the daring attempt at Jaguar … Read More

Land Rover Tows 110-tonne Road Train Through the Australian Outback

This is the extraordinary moment a Land Rover towed a 110-TONNE road train through the Australian outback.

The Land Rover Discovery has a maximum certified towing capacity of 3.5-tonnes on public road.

But to show what … Read More

Is it Worth Leasing a Vehicle?

When money is tight, finding the cash to run a vehicle is a big headache.

For most people, after housing, their biggest expense is transport. In many places, using public transport is not a viable option. The service … Read More