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Some men might think they possess driving skills worthy of a starring role in the film the Fast and the Furious, but the truth is male drivers are far more at risk on the UK’s roads than their female counterparts – and unfortunately it’s not just their cars which are …

Manufacturers say that it will not be long before you will be able to choose the sound your car engine makes, in the same easy manner you change the ring tone for your mobile phone.  HALOsonic is the brainchild of a British engineering company that say, “Noise is bad, sound …

The European Union ruling regarding sex equality laws will put an end to the niche insurance market that provides cheaper car insurance for women drivers. It has been decided that  the current practice of offering reduced premiums to female drivers is in breach of the legislation. At present it is common practice …

General Motors, not wishing to fall behind American rivals Ford in the connectivity battle, are to trial a system that will give their customers the ability to update their Facebook pages, while they are on the road.  Plans are in operation for an advertising campaign later this month outlining their …

The latest developments in smart car technology enable the vehicle to actually contact the emergency service if it is involved in an accident. The new generation of smart cars will be fitted with onboard sensors that are able to inform the emergency services about the severity of the accident and …

Before buying used cars there are some essential aspects you need to look into.  It is important that you verify the vehicles history, its documentation and examine each car thoroughly to judge its roadworthiness. The AA believes that there are approximately 900,000 cars each year that are subject to manufacturer’s …

When is too much of a good thing bad for you? Car gadgets have come on in leaps and bounds over the last couple of years and drivers are finding more and more that new cars are more like a jet fighter than a way to get home. Humans have …

It is estimated that there are close to two million uninsured drivers on Britain’s roads.  Very worrying indeed although on a slightly glib note, if the authorities know this with any certainty then why are they not able to identify and deal with them?  This is really the ultimate form …

Figures released by a leading car leasing website have shown that, not surprisingly, the Volkswagen Golf still continues to dominate the lease car market according to figures just out.  VW Golf is the most searched for vehicle on the Internet when it comes to looking for a lease car deal …

Have you ever wondered why there isn’t a diesel / electric hybrid car?  Up to now the reason has been cost, as having a diesel engine which costs more than a petrol engine and then adding another electric motor to the setup has made the idea fail to make economic …