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Alfa Romeo’s hot hatch sister act, the MiTo and Giulietta, just got hotter… Life doesn’t get much better than an invitation to Alfa Romeo’s historic proving ground near Milan to drive new sportier versions of the MiTo and Giulietta. I drove both cars over a 70km road route, followed by several …

With the summer firmly on its way after the 3rd hottest spring on record, we are all dreaming of heading out in to the sun with the roof down and cruising in a bright red Ferrari. Although the majority of us won’t be able to afford the latest F12 Berlinetta, …

There was a time when drivers happened to doubt over the effectiveness of dash cams and considered them as a fancy article. Today we witness that driving has become very difficult due to a great increase in the number of commercial and private vehicles. UK roads are getting busier and …

As we know Restoration projects are ongoing throughout the year and checking them out needs no excuse. This year is also a great year for hot rod events and there is one particular restoration project we’re hoping might feature at one of the events. For a few months now we’ve …

When researching your new car, you might find the one that’s best for your family, has the best fuel economy or has the most safety features. In your travels, you’ll encounter cars that are all about pure style. Cars that make you feel good just by the way it looks, …

The boss’ favorite – top automobiles that business leaders like to be chauffeured in The ‘know it alls’ of the corporate also know how to make news even whole being chauffeured from the airport to the conference venue, and that makes it imperative for chauffeured cars’ service providers to be …

Drivers within, shall we say, an older demographic, may remember their days as children long ago, when uniformed mobile mechanics on motorcycle combinations would, provided your Dad was a member, salute when they saw the membership badge on the front of the car. The point of mentioning this is because – …

BUILDING THE CUSTOM PEDAL BOX The restoration project is coming along nicely and Mike has been busy building the custom pedal box using the original ‘Model Y’ clutch and brake pedal. This process began with mounting two pedals to the chassis rail. Around these go brackets which hold the servo …

As of February this year, the Volkswagen Caddy BlueMotion has been available to order. With an impressive array of special features, the BlueMotion is getting a lot of attention. It boasts a more economic engine, as well as an aerodynamic body and cruise control. This new van will likely be ubiquitous on the cities and …

Snow chains have long been the solution that drivers who face wintry conditions have gone for, especially in rural areas. In Scandinavia, Canada, Japan and parts of the Highlands of Scotland, they are widely used – helping to maintain traction in both snow and ice. You tend not see them …