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The Cosmotron – A Car Made From Household Rubbish!
The Cosmotron is the latest customised vehicle par excellence. Hand-built and a one off from the Cycle Works in Leicestershire, it can be hired from them to advertise events of any kind. It turns heads and it is all about recycling. The car is the brainchild of...
Peugeot’s diesel-hybrid Onyx Concept headed for Goodwood
Peugeot have confirmed that they will be testing their Onyx diesel-hybrid at this years Goodwood Moving Motor Show And Festival Of Speed. The French firm will be using the event to road-test and publicise its futuristic diesel hybrid car to an eager audience. The Onyx...
Hypermilers take on the 48 US state MPG record
The grandfather of Hypermiling Mr Wayne Gerdes and his faithful co-pilot have set out on a Hypermiling adventure to smash the 48 state MPG record. Aboard VW's fuel sipping 2013 Passat TDI Clean Diesel the pair will take on the 8,000 mile journey with hopes of beating...
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
Launched in April 2007, the Vauxhall Corsa adopted the designation VXR to show off its ties with the Vauxhall Motor Racing team; this sleek little mover proudly wears its need for speed on its sleeve. A high-performer like this is strictly for anyone still young at...
Why renting a car is a far greener option than owning a car
It is becoming ever more apparent that renting a car is the ideal ‘green option’ for the environmentally conscious motorist, and for far more reasons than you may imagine. There seems to be a definite shelf life for the modern car and mass ownership means that more...
Protecting the Investment You Have Made in Your Classic Car
Purchasing or restoring a classic car, truck or other vehicle can be the chance of a lifetime, one that will allow owners access to the vehicle of their dreams. Ensuring that your time, expenses and efforts are as secure as possible is never a concern that should be...
Car hire customers urged to check small print
Researchers from the Consumer association Which? have struck a blow against car hire firms over what they describe as "sneaky charges". The team examined 10 websites of car hire companies operating in Spain and found that many are confusing their customers over...
UK Government to go head on with Motorway services to help slash fuel prices
The UK government is working on proposals that could help reduce the inflated fuel prices charged by the network of Motorway services. Under the proposals, fuel prices would have to be visible on the motorway, rather than just when drivers reach the forecourt. This...
Between Necessity and Vanity – Luxury Car Use in the UK and Middle East
Hammy acting, mirror glasses and excessively tight denim — that’s 70s and 80s TV police series for you. As a result, often the cars stole the show. Of course, Magnum P.I., Starsky and Hutch and others could never have caught villains in clapped-out bangers, but they...