Fact; The Ford Fiesta has been Britain's most popular car every year since 2009 when it knocked its big brother - the Focus off it's well-worn mantle. Near Certainty; Unless the price of oil is … [Read more...]
Ford Focus EcoBoost Zetec S- Driven and Reviewed
Ford Focus EcoBoost Zetec S In the not too distant past, a car sporting the looks and dimensions of this Ford Focus Zetec S, coupled to a 1.0l petrol engine would usually be found lurking … [Read more...]
For Richer or Poorer – Are our cars an accurate reflection of today’s society?
The rich are getting richer and the poor are helping them get there. For a few years now, the headlines have been dominated by global, double-dip recessions and credit being crunched beyond all … [Read more...]
You can’t kid a kidder, even with a fancy car!
Here’s my somewhat early entry into 2012’s ‘stating the bleeding obvious competition’: ‘Cars are no longer simply a means of transport, they are an expression of our character’. There you go, a winner … [Read more...]
An Idiot (hopefully) Aboard – The Bucket List (cars to drive before you die)
Having been recently inspired by the hilarious second series of ‘An Idiot Abroad’, I’ve decided that it is my duty to draw up a bucket list with a difference. Instead of a predictable procession of … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
Well well well, the Frankfurt motor show opened its doors to much fanfare on Tuesday and I’m delighted to say that it appears to have on show some of the most interesting new models I’ve seen for … [Read more...]
History of Volvo
Volvo was originally founded as a subsidiary of Swedish engineering component manufacturers, SKF, its original purpose being to expand the parent company’s market into the US. Founders Assar … [Read more...]
Simples! – Sometimes you can overcomplicate things.
The last few weeks have been quite eventful for me in motoring terms. Firstly, the Audi has moved on to pastures new. It was a great car but, although neither of us wanted to say it, we both knew deep … [Read more...]
Anyone for Golf? Why the Volkswagen Golf is truly a car for the people
Whenever anyone asks my advice regarding what car they should buy, I have a one size fits all answer. Without the need for any further questioning, I can almost guarantee that there is a car which in … [Read more...]
Devolution – Why the Mitsubishi Evo is doomed
Reliable sources at Mitsubishi have recently confirmed that their will be a successor to the highly coveted Evo X although due to a ‘policy change’ towards EV technology, the new Mitsubishi Evo will … [Read more...]