For years, women in Europe have been paying less for car insurance than their male counterparts. Statistically, the claims that women make on their insurance are significantly less expensive, hence the lower rates. However, December 2012 brings a European ban on assessing rates based on gender...
The only trouble with flashy new technology is that it tends to be expensive. Manufacturers spend millions developing the latest infotainment and safety kit and they have to... July 20, 2011 by Antony Ingram
As a replacement for the dull and unfashionable Chevrolet Aveo, GM is hoping the funky 2011 Chevrolet Sonic will appeal to a more savvy car buyer, and tempt people away from... July 18, 2011 by Antony Ingram
For many of us, the thought of motoring through the backroads and byways of Europe sounds like a dream vacation, but such trips come with their share of challenges -- namely... July 15, 2011 by Richard Read
Safety isn't a glamorous subject but it's nice to know that when you put yourself and your family into a car you'll all be safe. Not just on the road, but sitting there and... July 7, 2011 by Antony Ingram
The good old coin-operated parking meter is a bit of an enigma in the modern automotive world. When virtually everything can now be paid for by cards or even mobile phones... June 20, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Whilst Skodas have never been sold in the United States, gearheads probably know a little about the Czech Republic-based subsiduary of the Volkswagen Audi Group and some of... June 9, 2011 by Antony Ingram
We've talked a lot about the chilly reception Google Street View has gotten overseas. And yesterday, tech reporters were all a-flutter with reports that Google is losing... April 13, 2011 by Richard Read
If you live somewhere with particularly changeable weather and low temperatures during the winter you'll be familiar with potholes. The broken road surfaces and large holes... March 28, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Europe’s SARTRE (SAfe Road TRains for the Environment) project is well underway, having carried out its first successful demonstration of its self-driving technology at... January 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
We’ve already seen a number of variants spun of Ford’s global C-segment platform, aptly named the C-platform and underpinning cars like the new 2012 Ford Focus... December 10, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Autonomous or ‘self-driving’ cars have been around for a while, at least in prototype form. In fact, just this week we reported on Audi’s autonomous TTS... November 24, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Sometimes it just isn't fair. Europe always seems to get the cooler stuff. All their Ford's use the crisp Kinetic design style. They have a massive amount of super-efficient... September 11, 2010 by Samuel Spencer 5
It seems that American manufactures realize that in order for their performance cars to get a world-class rating, they need to do some development at the Nürburgring. The... August 25, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The hairpin turns. The wind in your hair. The jumpsuit with your sponsors’ logos on it. Yes, you had a pretty good time on your road trip this weekend. And now that... August 22, 2010 by Bob Marcus
Every year we hear about exclusive editions of luxury cars being released for only select markets--usually China, Europe, or the United Arab Emirates. Well, now it’s North... August 17, 2010 by Michael Larner
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