There’s not long left until Christmas, but there’s still just enough time to buy some of the top Christmas gifts for car lovers and indulge their passion for petrol-powered excitement in the new year. Here’s our pick of some of the top Christmas gifts for […]
2016
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Dec
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Dec
The drive home for Christmas is the longest journey many motorists will do over the course of a year, but it also comes at one of the least car-friendly times of year. Cold, wet weather, snow and icy conditions, and grit on the roads can […]
Protecting your car in winter
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Dec
Mobile phones and tablets make our lives easier in a whole manner of ways. From paying our bills to ordering take outs, there is seemingly nothing that can’t be done with them. With that in mind, are you taking advantage of what your phone can […]
Top motoring apps for your phone
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Nov
We’ve all seen cars with personalised number plates – some, such as the late magician Paul Daniels’ plate MAG1C, are more famous than the vehicle they are attached to – but not many people know the rules that dictate whether or not you are even […]
What you need to know about personalised number plates
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Nov
Many motorists buy their car based largely on the colour, along with other characteristics like the make, model and age – and of course vehicle wraps offer a convenient way to change the colour of your car whenever you want. But what is the science […]
What are the most popular car colours in Leeds?
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Nov
Bus lanes could become ‘green lanes’ in five UK cities in the years to come, as the government looks to incentivise the use of eco-friendly electric cars. Defra, the department for the environment, has launched a consultation to gauge public opinion for the introduction of […]
Clean air zones to open up in Leeds for electric cars
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Oct
Convertibles have long been the icons of autumn driving, with the top down, the sun pouring in, and the wind in your hair. But you don’t have to be eye-wateringly rich to recreate your own Bridget Jones headscarf moment – in fact, many convertibles now come […]
Five convertibles you can buy this autumn for under £20,000
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Oct
Buying a sports car is more than just buying a way to get from A to B. It’s a status symbol and, for many people, a work of art. In some cases, you may not intend to drive it often at all. So it’s only […]
Top security tips for sports cars
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Oct
If you’ve just had a shiny and bright new vehicle wrap applied, it’s natural to be wary of cleaning it – you might be worried about damaging the surface or dimming the colours, but there’s no need to be overly cautious. The longer you leave […]
Best car waxes and polishes for a new wrap
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Jun
For parents, having a child leave for university – often the first time they have been away from home for any length of time – can be a strange combination of sadness and pride. It’s a strange experience for any 18-year-old too, and especially for […]
Top cars for first year university students
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Jun
As the nation goes to the polls on June 23rd to decide on a possible ‘Brexit’ from the European Union, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be getting underway, showcasing some of the world’s most exciting vehicles – perfect for a quick getaway from the […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed: Preview
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Jun
You might think bigger is better when it comes to vehicle wrapping, especially if you’ve seen HGVs that have been given an eye-catching overhaul using a brightly coloured wrap. But any size of vehicle can be wrapped – and any shape, too – so there […]
Why bikes deserve vehicle wrapping too
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Jun
We all love the look and feel of a sports car, but the sad truth is that not everyone can afford a glistening new Ferrari or a luscious off-the-forecourt Aston Martin. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be deprived of one of the summer’s […]
Five affordable sports cars for the summer
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May
The BBC’s flagship motoring programme, Top Gear, could be about to stall again, before it even returns to the nation’s screens on Sunday, May 29th. Due to air on BBC 2 at 8 pm, the Beeb say “at last, Sunday nights can return to normal” […]
BBC’s Top Gear: The final rev?
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May
We often talk about adding graphics to your car or van wrapping as a way to promote your brand, but for the biggest impact, it’s hard to beat truck wrapping to really make a statement on the road. A truck gives you the biggest blank […]
Truck wrapping: how to really advertise your business
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May
How do you deal with a scandal in which your company is found to have misreported the emissions from its vehicles over a period of years? In Volkswagen’s case, the answer involves realigning to focus on zero-emission electric vehicles, or ‘e-mobility’. This is one of […]
Volkswagen look to electric cars
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May
There’s nothing quite like a driving holiday in the summer months. Whether you’re heading to the South of France, the lakes of Austria, or a tour of the Mediterranean, there’s certain things you need to know, and a few things that you need to take […]
Tips for driving in Europe this summer
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Apr
Your car might look pristine on the outside, but it can be surprisingly hard to keep it spotless on the inside, especially if you drive long distances or often have snacks and drinks along the way. Luckily, cleaning a car interior doesn’t have to be […]
How to get a spotless interior
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Apr
South Wales is to become “part of an exciting new era” for the TVR sports car brand, as Ebbw Vale will be the base of production for the brand’s first new model in a decade, it has been announced. The new TVR was announced early […]
New TVR sports cars to be built in Wales
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Apr
There’s nothing like the feeling of hitting the open road, and with that in mind, here are ten top tips for long-distance solo driving, to make sure you reach your destination safely and on time. Plan in Advance You should never embark on a long journey […]
Tips for long-distance driving
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Apr
Although technological advances mean that our cars are safer than ever, car thieves are themselves upgrading and updating their hardware to try and catch out latest security innovations. With West Yorkshire found in seventh place within the top ten regions for stolen vehicles in 2015, […]
How to protect your car from car thieves