Like ESP a few years ago, automatic braking systems have started to feature on more mainstream cars recently and it seems that Euro NCAP is keen to make this potentially life-saving technology mandatory on all cars in the future. According to Euro NCAP, it will include automatic braking systems... read more
Ok, ok, so the Nissan Leaf isn’t going for the land speed record, but it is attempting one speed record, albeit a slower one. The electric Leaf will try and break the world record for driving one mile backwards.
Sounds odd, but it is a record that’s breakable, apparently. The attempt will... read more
Kia is celebrating this week after being awarded with the Which? award for being the best car manufacturer in the UK. The award, which Which? takes very seriously, is for everything from excellent warranty packages, great cars and consumer satisfaction, and Kia will be no doubt pleased with the... read more
Aston Martin may be the coolest brand in the world, but they’re usually pretty predictable when it comes to announcing its new cars. But this week, the automotive world has been placed in a state of pure shock thanks to this – the Aston Martin Vanquish. The new Aston Martin Vanquish.
This... read more
WAGs of the world rejoice; we have the perfect car for your next shopping trip! Audi has unveiled the brand new SQ5 – and we think it’s got WAG written all over it. It’s a small 4x4 which is designed for the family who wants that 4x4-look but without the Range Rover-size, but it’s also quite... read more
Anthony Davidson, Sky Sports presenter and ex-F1 and current Le Mans racer, has been involved in a horror crash at the year’s Le Mans 24 hours. Thankfully, the British driver sustained injuries that he will recover from, but he will consider himself very lucky to be alive after his Toyota Racing... read more
Renault is trying its best to make its new small hatchback, Zoe, look cool and socially-relevant with lots of tests and ‘impressive’ economy runs. Unfortunately for the Zoe, as great as the car probably is, it’s still called the Zoe. The car is called Zoe. Who is going to buy this,... read more
Toyota is proving it can still compete in motorsport at the highest level – even with a car powered by a hybrid system. It’s the first of its kind in the LMP1 section of the race and is a revolutionary moment for motorsport – that is, if they succeed with the technology.
Toyota themselves... read more
Ford’s desire to build a car that can work worldwide has finally become a reality with the new Focus ST. It will be sold, as a hot-hatch, in 40 countries and with a 2.0-litre 247bhp EcoBoost engine under the bonnet, chances are it’s going to sell quite well.
“This is the car that... read more
McLaren has done the right thing and finally boosted the power output of the shockingly underwhelming MP4-12C supercar. Of course, we’re joking, because the 12C is an unbelievably powerful supercar, but it seems some owners still feel they’re not getting enough out of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8... read more