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There are times when replacing your car’s engine is exactly the right thing to do, and times when it’s definitely a false economy. The question is, how do you know which is which? If the engine goes on your car, or looks like it’s about to soon

Aston Martin up for sale. Will the company go full circle?

Published on 2012-11-27 05:26:03

It’s not new news that Aston Martin are up for sale. The luxury car manufacturer, based in the UK, have been struggling for a number of years – they may have beautiful cars and a hell of a lot of automotive knowledge, but we all know that

“I’m a girl, so I wouldn’t know anything about cars, would I?”

Published on 2012-11-16 05:32:19

No word of a lie, this is the comment I received on Twitter the other week, from a girl I was following who is looking to buy a car. I asked her what she was getting, and that was how she responded. The comment itself rather got to me. After all, al

Purchasing a Used Jaguar From Jaguar Dealers

Published on 2012-11-13 05:19:30

Often referred to simply as “Jaguar,” the Jaguar Cars Ltd., is a vehicle manufacturer based in England. Jaguar was founded in 1922 by Sir Williams Lyons. The company was formerly known as the Swallow Sidecar Company. After World War II, t

The Advantages of Buying a Used Lexus

Published on 2012-10-26 08:43:02

Fortunately, we live in a world where you can own a fantastic car without having to pay a fortune for it. Right now you can purchase a Used Lexus from an established dealership and get a wonderful deal on it. The people at this dealership are dedicated to taking care ...

History 101 | 45 Years of AMG

Published on 2012-10-26 07:36:45

The iconic AMG brand, originally an independent engineering company working on high performance engines for Mercedes since 1967. The story of two men, Hans Werner Augfrecht and Erhard Melcher, driven by the dream of making Mercedes-Benz cars even more ferocious and leaving their mark on Motorsport history. 45 years on, Mercedes- Benz ...

Knowing How Your Used Land Rover was Used in the Past

Published on 2012-10-11 04:59:58

There’s no way to candy coat the fact that after almost 4 years, the global economy is still struggling. People are still straddled with excessive amounts of debt and lagging income that inhibit them from making purchases they would typically make if their financial situation were better. This has affected ...

The Toyota Recall – Reputation Damaging, or Genius Marketing Ploy?

Published on 2012-10-10 05:56:50

Today, Toyota made a pretty big announcement Because of a small fault in the window catches of their cars, they are recalling 7 million cars globally, of which 138,000 are in the UK. It’s a precaution, rather than a massive urgent recall, and it only applies to cars manufactured between 06 and 08. Now, ...

Guest Post – 7 Tips for Buying a Mazda from UK Mazda Dealers

Published on 2012-10-08 06:09:22

If you are ready to buy your first new Mazda car or looking to swap your car for a new one there are some things you need to know before making your selection. Here are 7 tips to help you make it through the car-buying process with less hassle and ...

Electric Drive | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé ED

Published on 2012-09-28 05:59:29

You wouldn’t think an AMG Sports car could fall into the eco-friendly bracket, but Mercedes AMG have proved us all wrong with this SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive! Headlining at the Paris Motor Show last night, this stunning blue, fully electric vehicle (FEV) utilizes four electric motors positioned close to the ...

Guest Post – New Skoda – The Family Estate Range

Published on 2012-09-26 05:08:33

Many families choose the estate body style of cars to get them from point A to point B. Why is the estate such a popular body style? Estate model cars are commonly quite roomy and have space in the rear area of the car for cargo, luggage and whatever you need for a day trip or a full-blown holiday. Skoda is a name brand in cars that offers three different estate models to suit your needs.

Bullitt 2013 | The Classic Car Chase Revisited

Published on 2012-09-21 06:45:17

Remember the classic movie Bullitt? Who doesn’t! Known for possibly one of the most iconic car chase scenes of all time! The original scene featured Frank Bullitt (McQueen) chasing down the suspected murderers of a witness in Frank’s protection. This influential piece of cinema history featured McQueen in the infamous 1968 ...

Guest Post – Buying a Beautiful Used Mercedes Benz

Published on 2012-09-19 04:15:21

Who has not dreamed of owning a beautiful Mercedes Benz at some point in their life?

Has the “Concept” of a Concept Car Died?

Published on 2012-09-14 07:27:58

Have you noticed something recently? Concept cars keep turning into real, purchasable cars – with very few changes from fantasy drawing board to car dealer’s showroom. No one thought the Mercedes A Class grill would make it to production – but remarkably, it did. The Peugeot RCZ concept, despite looking completely ridiculous (for ...

Guest Post – Car Dealers offer in-house financing

Published on 2012-09-13 03:23:20

There are many Car Dealers who offer clients the option for in-house financing to help even individuals with bad credit be able to drive home in a new car. In-house financing is when the dealership itself finances the car for you and you in turn pay them back for the ...

The Tunnel | Mythbusters: We would like you to try this one!

Published on 2012-09-12 05:29:17

Possible? Our attention this week is drawn to this amazing piece of media constructed by Mercedes in 2010. It’s called ‘The Tunnel’ and features the incredible Mercedes SLS AMG performing feats of the extraordinary. Just watch the video for yourself! It is physically possible, the question is, do we trust our understanding of physics ...

Automotive Augmented Reality – Where will it go?

Published on 2012-09-04 05:13:53

Augmented reality is quite the buzzword at the moment, and perhaps with good reason. After all, the basic idea is that, through the wonders of technology, we can change the world around us. Whether that’s through altering a horizon as seen through a phone screen, or all the way to distorting and world-changing glasses, it’s always ...

The New Audi A3 | Are You Ready For The Next Instalment?

Published on 2012-08-24 10:10:18

Are you ready for the latest instalment of Audi A3 awesomeness? That’s right, this September the latest edition Audi A3 will be making an appearance at your local dealership. The A3 has been widely considered one of the worlds most popular cars, and we’ve had our eyes set on this one since ...

Self Driving Cars | Are you ready for them?

Published on 2012-08-17 10:58:38

Who Needs a Driving License? As much as we live to drive our cars we also like to be chauffeured around from time to time. Driving long distances can put a strain on a driver and if you’ve got an important business meeting to attend then you might want to relax in the passenger ...

There is Plenty of Value to be had When Buying a Used Honda

Published on 2012-08-16 08:44:52

Hondas never die; they just keep on rolling, or so it would seem. Certainly the car maker has managed to create a line of vehicles that just won’t quit while requiring just the minimal regular maintenance. Many have rolled their old Hondas odometers more than once. For those who are ...

Guest Blogger | Mercedes Join The Green Revolution

Published on 2012-08-15 04:57:24

With the continuing maelstrom of news surrounding the environment, every day signalling new records, breakthroughs, loss and warming; the world as we know it faces one of the biggest and most dangerous natural changes in recorded history. Towards the end of July it was announced that Greenland showed evidence of 97% ...

Jeremy Foley crashes in Mitsubishi Evo off Pikes Peak

Published on 2012-08-14 09:26:51

Wow! It’s Tuesday, we’re all struggling tog et our brains in gear, and so what else to do but watch awesome crash videos on YouTube? Just to keep you entertained, here is Jeremy Foley driving his Mitsubishi EVO off Pikes Peak. It’s certainly one of the most dramatic crashes I’ve ...

The Roads Not to Drive – Britain’s Most Dangerous Roads

Published on 2012-08-07 03:33:40

According to a report carried out by the Road Safety Foundation, of all the crashes that happen on our roads, half of them take place on just one tenth of the routes. The charity’s report covered 28,000 miles of A-roads and motorways. It found that, on average, the roads in Scotland ...

Is this the best used car listing ever?

Published on 2012-08-03 11:23:50

It is, seemingly, just yet another Ford Focus being sold by yet another beige and boring eBay seller. That is, until you look a little closer, and then the ordinary turns into the utterly extraordinary! So, how do you set a run of the mill mint green Focus ahead of the crowd? ...

Industry Blogger | Judging a Book by its Cover

Published on 2012-07-26 06:40:36

It’s no secret that car manufacturers use common parts across the various ranges and brands that they sell. They need to be able to generate the economies of scale that make the cars profitable. This is why you will find bits of VW in Audis, Toyota parts in Lexus, BMW ...

Do the cars make the stars famous, or is it the other way around?

Published on 2012-07-19 09:08:19

The main thing I’ve taken from today’s cool infographic? That stars drive cool cars, and I want them all! Infographic by: Allianz Australia Car Insurance. Copyright

An Automotive Holiday – Renting a Classic to Travel in?

Published on 2012-07-05 05:24:03

Most people who love and drive classic cars have done a road trip in them. Whether it’s just (just?! Have you SEEN the rain and weather we’ve been having this year?!) driving up to Scotland, or whether it is more of a long haul thing (here at THE Blog About Cars we ...

We LOVE Bollywood Car Stunts!

Published on 2012-06-28 08:23:37

Everyone loves car chases. Granted, we normally like the cars involved to be awesome in some way or other, but give us a car moving at any semblance of a fast pace, driven by a stunt driver Hollywood star, and we’re sold. Throw in plenty of drama and maybe the occasional fireball, ...

Are electric cars ending before they’ve begun?

Published on 2012-06-07 04:10:54

There has been a lot of publicity recently about electric cars – there’s been the big Nissan Leaf campaign, and there are more hybrids popping up all over the shop than you could shake a stick at. Everyone’s getting excited, and there is big talk going on around infrastructure and charging networks. ...

The Development of In-Car Digital Technology

Published on 2012-05-21 05:40:29

As you know, we love a funky infographic here at THE Blog About Cars. There is something about the visual presenting of data that could otherwise be boring that we find hypnotic. We can never resist posting them, and hope that you don’t mind. This particular infographic is pretty cool. It ...

Guest Post | The Advantages of Multi Car Insurance

Published on 2012-05-17 06:33:13

If you are a household that owns more than one car, you may find yourself getting a much better deal financially by tracking down a company who offers multi car insurance such as Churchill. This has several benefits including saving money, only having to deal with one company, and having ...

Road Tax | Think You’re Exempt? Think Again

Published on 2012-05-04 10:20:12

Tax Free? Have you recently purchased an eco-friendly vehicle on the premise that it is exempt from paying road tax? Well we hate to break it to you, but by 2016 you’re going to be paying over the odds like the rest of us! The government plans to reduce the road text ...

In This Weather | Choosing The Right Tyres

Published on 2012-05-03 03:49:59

When everything is dry, and sunny, it is very easy to forget about car maintenance. Nothing leaks, there aren’t any howling gales in the cabin. You have no need to change the windscreen wipers to stop them smearing, and the only problem is the broken air conditioning. Outside the car, ...

MPG | Ever Feel Like You Aren’t Getting Enough?

Published on 2012-04-27 07:04:37

Empty Promises… Ever wonder why you can’t seem to get the miles per gallon that you were promised when you purchased your car? A Whatcar? report has shed some light on the subject, looking closely at the stated MPG figures for the allegedly most economical cars in the UK and comparing them ...

DriveLAB | Developing Driving Aids For Elderly Motorists

Published on 2012-04-23 06:41:35

Independence for the Elderly

Join Chevrolet for the 2012 WTCC Season!

Published on 2012-04-20 08:49:13

If you’re into the WTCC scene then this useful Chevrolet info-graphic will give you every tiny bit of information that you may need about the upcoming season. Whether you want to know about the drivers, the cars, the dates or more, you’re bound to get most of the information right here! We couldn’t resist ...

How far can you drive on that tank? | Car manages 584MPG!

Published on 2012-04-17 07:19:01

Perhaps you have a really economical car. You drive carefully, steadily – there is no harsh braking or acceleration when you’re in the car. Using skills developed over years and years, you ensure that every single drop of fuel is burnt and used to it’s maximum potential. You fill up the tank, and then you ...

Nissan Big Turn On | What’s It Like Inside the Nissan Leaf?

Published on 2012-04-13 07:49:51

In case you hadn’t heard, we’ve been driving a Nissan Leaf recently – why not pop over to our challenge page and hit the “Turn On” button to give us your support? We started out this challenge with quite a lot of reservations about electric cars. We know, quite simply, that ...

Guest Blogger | Turbo and Super Charged Engines

Published on 2012-04-11 10:20:37

Originally invented as a way to allow aircraft to fly at higher altitudes, turbo charged engines in motors are now common on many other types of vehicles as a means to add power and increase the efficiency of smaller engines. A turbocharger is a device that will force air into the ...

Manufacturer Trends | Citroen and VW Get You Designing Your Own Car

Published on 2012-04-05 10:42:13

The latest trend in car design seems to be getting the public to do the job for you. Both Citroen and VW are taking a popular model (the C1 for Citroen and the Polo for VW) and asking the general public to design a special bespoke edition, with a competition ...

Exciting News | Nissan Leaf “Urban Explorer” Tour of Warwick – The Big Turn On

Published on 2012-04-02 13:32:26

Have you heard about the Nissan “Big Turn On”? It’s a Nissan initiative to get as many people as possible to “Turn On” to 100% electric driving. Do you think it’s the future of driving? We’re currently reviewing the Nissan Leaf, and will have some awesome insights for you in the future. For ...

Think About | Getting Your Hands on a Quality Mercedes for Less Money

Published on 2012-03-28 03:24:40

One of the best car marques in the world is Mercedes Benz, hands down. With a vast amount of history, a dedication to achieving utter automotive perfection, and some seriously high quality motoring solutions across an array of different genres, it’s no surprise to see the legendary German company conquering ...

David Beckham’s Car Sale | £500,000 Of Fame Up For Grabs

Published on 2012-03-27 03:51:02

Famous soccer star David Beckham is allegedly clearing out his wide collection of cars as his family spends more and more time in L.A. The British football legend is having a massive clear-out of his garages at the infamous ‘Beckingham’ Palace, the home purchased by Posh and Becks in 1999, which is ...

Petrol Prices | Better Start Walking To The Shops…

Published on 2012-03-23 12:07:35

Fuel prices are at an all time high as the average cost for a litre of unleaded petrol in the UK currently sits at 140.20 pence, an increase of around 8p since the start of the year. Diesel prices are also particularly high, resting at 146.72p per litre. The AA state ...

On Rants of Car Owners and Petrolheads…

Published on 2012-03-22 09:49:46

Owning a car, driving a car, or caring about a car are all very different things. However, one unifying characteristic of all of them is the permission that doing these things gives you to rant. To get angry, about certain things that are really, really annoying. To go off on a ...

The Best Of Geneva | Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Published on 2012-03-19 09:58:35

The Geneva Motor Show as always brings us an array of high profile cars from the biggest manufacturers in the world. Our favourite from the line-up: The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Ferrari’s newest super car, as expected, is nothing to shake a stick at. The Athletically styled F12 Berlinetta presents a vast ...

The New Mercedes Hatchback | Introducing: The A-Class

Published on 2012-03-16 12:22:32

Following the hype of this months Geneva Motor Show, one particular creation caught our eye, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. To the less informed petrol head, the A-Class springs to mind images of Granny making the weekly shopping trip to Tesco in a smallish, mundane, MPV type vehicle. However Mercedes have ...

Nissan ‘Invitation’ Concept | A Boost For British Manufacturing

Published on 2012-03-06 10:51:06

Nissan have announced news that their newest concept, the ‘Invitation’ is going to begin production at its Sunderland plant in 2013! The current concept presents a lifeline of skilled jobs for the local economy say’s Unite, Britain’s biggest union. The idea of such a high profile investment is gratefully received as a ...

Lit Motors: C-1 | For When You Can’t Decide Between a Motorcycle and a Car

Published on 2012-02-29 03:05:29

If you are ever presented with the strange and uncommon dilemma of choosing between purchasing a motorcycle and a smart car, we have the ideal compromise: introducing the C-1. This strange new concept designed by Lit motors (based in San Francisco), is a hybrid of motorcycle and car, and is destined to ...

Guest Post | The Top 10 Speeding Celebrities

Published on 2012-02-27 04:40:09

Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by all the choices available to us when it comes to car insurance. There is no need to fret because choosing the amount of coverage you want is the most important factor. Find out what your state’s minimum insurance requirements are. Once you know the requirements, ...

Viral Video | Fuel Prices on the Rise Before our Very Eyes!

Published on 2012-02-24 08:27:27

TV News Report Captures Fuel Price Accretion Live on Air! A live ABC news report on the constantly growing price of gas in the United States has gone viral recently due to shocking images of fuel price fluctuation live on air! During the short 3 minute news broadcast live from the ...

The Nissan Leaf | First Impressions

Published on 2012-02-22 10:20:06

The last time we sat in a Nissan Leaf was at the Goodwood Moving Motorshow, so it was nice yesterday to sit back and take delivery of our very own Leaf for a local blogger challenge that we are lucky enough to be participating in (more on that in the coming weeks, ...

Guest Post | The World of Online Car Retailing

Published on 2012-02-16 07:45:22

There’s absolutely no doubt that buying second hand cars is a great way to save money and get something rather good in return. But what is a bit more contentious however, is where to actually get them from; so many different avenues exist that it’s quite easy to get lost ...

Automotive Fundamentals 101 | What Does RPM Mean?

Published on 2012-02-15 08:00:02

Do you love cars, but struggle with the lingo? Perhaps all that automotive jargon is making it difficult to feel as passionate about the Automotive industry. Here at THE Blog About Cars we know how scary and impenetrable the world of petrolheads is – and we want to make it easy for you to ...

Tata Motors brings its new innovative concept to the Geneva Motorshow| Introducing: The Pixel

Published on 2012-02-10 10:49:22

About Tata… Indian multinational automotive corporation Tata from Mumbai are looking to make waves at the fast approaching Geneva Motor Show this March. Tata Motors, part of the Tata group is the largest automotive company in South Asia. Leading the way in commercial vehicles, it ranks within the top 3 of ...

Welcome to the Chicago Auto Show 2012! | What to Look Out For

Published on 2012-02-08 07:41:37

Today and tomorrow are the press days for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and we know that you guys will be gagging at the bit for a chance to see what exciting cars are on the table. Of course, we’ve already had Detroit… so what’s currently setting Chicago apart? Well, the ...

Running up to the Geneva Motor Show | Introducing: the new Honda NSX

Published on 2012-02-06 11:29:36

The 8th of March 2012 signifies the start of the Geneva Motor Show 2012! The show will take place in Switzerland and has come a long way since its debut in 1905. Amongst the many prestigious names headlining the event stands a particular car which has petrol heads around the world shivering ...

An Introduction to: Enzo Ferrari’s “Ferrari Enzo”

Published on 2012-02-03 11:24:29

If you were asked to make a list of the top supercars of the early 21st century, the Enzo Ferrari would be somewhere near the top of that list. Brought to life in 2002, the Ferrari Enzo (named after Ferrari’s founder Enzo Ferrari) was designed by Ken Okuyama, the former head designer ...

Automotive Fundamentals 101 | What does Turbo mean?

Published on 2012-01-31 09:19:48

Introducing the Hiriko Electric Car | A City Car That Folds Itself

Published on 2012-01-26 11:28:44

Sometimes I can be very smug, very self-satisfied. This is one of those occasions! For literally years I have been saying that car brands ought to produce a car that “folds” when parked. One that you feel comfortable driving (we have no time for tiny cars that make you feel cramped or awkward ...

Petroplus File For Bankruptcy | What This Means For Motorists

Published on 2012-01-24 09:27:30

Today Petroplus, one of Britain’s biggest fuel refineries, went bust. The Swiss firm, who took over the UK Coryton refinery from the government in 2007 for $1.4bn (£900m), had been in trouble for a while, but talks with the UK government and other funding sources regarding lifelines and monetary injections have as of yet fallen ...

Famous Cars| Hollywood’s Speeding Bullitt

Published on 2012-01-23 10:59:21

In 1968 came the release of the police procedural movie Bullitt, starring the cool as ice Steve McQueen. The movie was a massive hit and considered one of the greatest movies of the era, and for the petrol heads out there was most notable for the Iconic chase scene. This particular ...

Making a Mint | £60 Bugatti Sells For £430,000

Published on 2011-07-05 08:37:16

It is the sort of investment we all dream of making – buying something for a mere £60, and selling it on for a meaty £430k. The only downside? That you would have to wait 90 odd years before you could cash in on the investment – and i

Goodwood Moving Motor Show | Some of the Photo Highlights

Published on 2011-07-04 03:34:53

We were lucky enough to go to the Goodwood Moving Motor Show last week, the precursor to the exiting Festival of speed. We spent the day wandering around from car to car, taking pictures (and trying to avoid getting too many arms, legs and decapitat

All About | The Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro

Published on 2011-06-29 07:02:57

The Range Rove Evoque got such a large amount of interest and publicity over the last lifetime year that Audi’s new release deserves to get some coverage too. After all, the Q3 is the closest thing the the Evoque has to a new rival, and repre

Latest Local Car Spot | Rural Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Published on 2011-06-28 15:50:57

It’s hard working in a place like this… The latest “spot” in lovely rural Warwickshire. It didn’t go down that well in work because it isn’t quite as rare as we are used to seeing (read: it’s not a prototyp

Monday Entertainment | Awesome Motorcycle Crash Video

Published on 2011-06-27 10:22:12

I find it hard to believe that there is anyone in the world who hasn’t see this yet. However, I suppose there are people out there who actually have, you know, lives, and so whom might have missed the buzz. The buzz, for those who are wondering

Yet More Automotive News | Saab Unable To Pay Workers

Published on 2011-06-24 04:34:40

It seems barely a month goes by without get more bad news coming out of Swedish car firm, Saab. The manufacturer has been plagued by financial issues for some time now, resulting in a three month suspension of production whilst unable to pay supplier

Guest Blogger | Lost car keys: How much would it cost you to get replacements?

Published on 2011-06-22 04:31:04

We’ve lost our key cars at some stage, whether for a minute, hour or even day. Chances are, then, that you’ve also felt the huge relief that comes when they finally turned up in a children’s toy box, backpack or kitchen cupboard. However, not e

Stunt Driving Video | Mauro Carlo Breaks World Record For Longest Car Drift

Published on 2011-06-21 04:48:11

Well, there are some things that are just, naturally, cool. The red arrows, for instance, with all their aerobatics and funky coloured smoke. That BMX-er who did the triple back-flip. Monkeys wearing waistcoats and top hats. Oh, and drifting –

Missing A Trick | Why Electric Vehicles Shouldn’t Be Boring

Published on 2011-06-20 10:13:43

An engineer friend of mine was lucky enough to have a play with a Nissan Leaf the other day – driving it around, getting a feel for it, and of course having that all-important peak underneath the bonnet. He was pretty charmed, I must say –

Electric Cars | Patent Filed To Recharge EV Cars in 5 Minutes

Published on 2011-06-15 06:30:39

There are many different factors that are currently holding back the electric car market from going full throttle ahead. Range is one, not to mention certain practicality issues and the installation of charging points nationwide. Another point, and

A Spectacular Win From Button | Canadian GP Highlights

Published on 2011-06-14 06:44:15

This has been one hell of a week for motorsports, what with Le Mans, Moto GP at Silverstone, the Isle of Man TT, and the Canadian Grand Prix all offering plenty of entertainment and excitement value. Perhaps the most exciting, from our point of vi

Audi win at Le Mans 2011 | Despite Dramatic McNish Crash

Published on 2011-06-13 05:58:42

I think it is fair to say that Audi were seen to have a steep slope to climb if they wanted to see victory again at this years Le Mans. Everyone knew that, in the end, it was likely to come down to the big players with the big money ...

Auto News | Testing Car Seats For Premature Babies

Published on 2011-06-07 07:37:35

Baby car seats are one of the supplies that pretty much any new family will need as soon as the time comes to leave the hospital. From 0 months right up until 12 years, these seats come in all shapes and sizes, and are designed to keep your child as

Crafty & Clever Steampunk Art | Cars & Bikes Made Out Of Watches

Published on 2011-06-06 10:00:01

Well well well, some people are so talented, aren’t they. They can paint, or draw. Some people are exceptional at the hundred meter sprint, ro can blast you our of the water with 8 lengths of backstroke. In the case of the Dmitriy Khristenko,

Friday Fun | Some pics from Mercedes-Benz World

Published on 2011-06-03 08:39:26

I was down at Mercedes-Benz World this week, attending a meeting. It was my first time there, and between talks I took the opportunity to photograph a few of the sights to share with you wonderful guys. This isn’t really an article with any st

Not Quite Cars But… BMX Achieves First Ever Triple Backflip

Published on 2011-06-01 09:26:33

You know how we told you about that cool boat that was up for sale last month? Well, this month our non-automotive piece simply has to be this AWESOME video of a BMX-er achieving the world first BMX triple back-flip. It’s fast, it’s sc

Barnsley to New Zealand? | Some of the Best Road Trip Routes in the World

Published on 2011-05-31 06:45:53

Twitter and the online world have been abuzz today with the news of a 63 year old classic car that is just about to embark on a journey that will take it from Barnsley to New Zealand, via Russia, Mongolia and China in between. It’s a long un,

A Nervous Passenger? | Citroen, Renault & Peugeot Recall “Passenger Brake” Cars

Published on 2011-05-27 10:52:42

Some car recalls are hard for the general public to understand. They concern nuts and bolts that require a far deeper understanding than most amateurs have, and we all just have to sit back and rest assured that the right thing is being done and fo

Featured Car | HotRod Custom Ford Sedan

Published on 2011-05-26 09:54:29

Look at that paintjob! In the spirit of today being a tiring day, and in the absence of anything jumping out for me to write about, I thought I would celebrate the exhaustion of a Thursday with a funky looking car. A 1930 Ford Sedan, to be prec

Total Fail? | Does The BMW 328 Hommage Concept Rock Your World?

Published on 2011-05-24 08:44:18

Following up from the beauty of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, I couldn’t resist showing you a concept car that, to me, is the very worst kinds of car design all rolled into one. And OK, so most of the designers I know think the BMW 328 Hommage c

Yummy! | Aston Martin V12 Zagato wins Concorso D’Eleganza Design Award, & My Heart!

Published on 2011-05-23 05:37:51

For a car to make me love it, it has to be beautiful. Sure, if it sounds beautiful and drives like a dream that helps, but really it is the aesthetics of the thing that pushes my buttons. I love cars to be sleek and sexy. There should be a curve an

One For The Geeks | How Much Would It Cost To Insure These Famous Movie Cars?

Published on 2011-05-20 08:09:55

Another thoroughly geeky infographic to share with you, this time asking how much it would cost to insure various utterly cool movie cars, like Knightrider, or the Falcon from Mad Max. I’ll be honest, I wish it showed the actual monetary cost

The Future Is Small | “Mini” MINI Confirmed, Based on MINI Rocketman Concept

Published on 2011-05-19 05:25:40

For years, since the launch of the new MINI, I have been complaining. I wouldn’t mind, so much, if they were a little tongue in cheek. If those new, large hatchbacks were jokingly called the “MAXI”. I wouldn’t mind if someone,

Dream Cars | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car Sells For $805,000

Published on 2011-05-17 04:16:38

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been pretty heavily talked about for the past week. The famed car from the unexpectedly creepy 1968 film has been in the possession of Pierre Picton ever since it’s big screen days, but now the time had come to se

All About | The Aston Martin Zagato

Published on 2011-05-16 06:21:21

50 years ago the Aston Martin and Zagato came together to create a lightweight race car of which all models still survive; the DB4 GT Zagato, and to mark this union the two have now revealed the V12 Vantage Zagato, their brand new concept car. Asto

Gaming | Full Review Gran Turismo 5

Published on 2011-05-13 05:00:37

A good few months ago we got all excited about the launch of Gran Turismo 5 – and so we thought it was time we gave you a full blown review… Gran Turismo is a brand that has established a big name for itself, offering a chance for the eve

Guest Blogger | Hire THE Car of Your Dreams

Published on 2011-05-12 06:30:57

Whatever your own personal preference, everybody has a dream car. The sort of car that you would go out and buy tomorrow in an instant if you won the lottery or woke up one morning and somehow mysteriously found a few extra noughts tagged on to the e

The Fast And The Furious | Funky Infographic

Published on 2011-05-12 04:00:49

I like infographics. I like knowing a little bit too much about something, especially when it is presented in an easy to read format. So, for a slow Wednesday, I thought I would share this incredibly funky infographic all about The Fast And The Furio

Test Drive | Delta E-4 Coupe

Published on 2011-05-11 03:30:03

Delta Motorsport have launched the Delta e4 coupe prototype which theblogaboutcars.com was kindly invited to test drive. The concept of designing and potentially building an electrically powered sports car began in 2006, which Delta Motorsport ran in

Automotive News | Matech File For Bankruptcy

Published on 2011-05-10 10:03:42

It is fair to say that it hasn’t been a good month for Matech. Last month their founder, Martin Bartek, passed away unexpectedly at the tender age of just 44. This month, to add insult to injury, the Geneva based concepts company have had to d

Automotive iPhone Apps | Introducing Parkbud Parking Gadget

Published on 2011-05-09 04:04:23

OK, I’ll admit it – I’m a sucker for a good looking iPhone app. The bright screen of this particular phone means that well crafted design is more important than ever, and this may be the main reason that I am featuring the Parkbud o

Ooh Hello | Jaguar Reveals New Hybrid Supercar, The C-X75, Will Be Built In UK

Published on 2011-05-06 06:44:07

Have you seen the Jaguar C-X75 before? Surely you must have? It is the £700,000 supercar that was prancing around Paris all October, and which is likely to finally shake of the last shackles of hybrid cars being associated with utterly middle-clas

Guest Post | Getting Ready To Sell Your Car

Published on 2011-05-04 05:06:10

Cars are potentially the most expensive thing you will ever purchase – this might be a pain when you are buying one, yet it means that you can turn your old vehicle into a real pay day. Indeed, there are thousands of people out there who are dying

Happy 80th Birthday To Donington Park Racecourse

Published on 2011-05-03 09:51:58

OK, so yesterday we were distracted by the bank holiday, and so this post is actually a whole day out. Which wouldn’t normally matter, except for the fact that it is a time dependant post. Oh well, the sun and strolling made it worthwhile, so w

Combo Vehicles | The Geely McCar Combines Scooter and Car

Published on 2011-04-28 05:13:24

There is something incredibly futuristic about the combination of a scooter and a car. It speaks of something from the Batman films (although, granted, nowhere near as cool as it would be if the caped crusader had turned his millions of dollars

Lookit! | Audi Displays Anatomically Correct Papercraft Audi A7

Published on 2011-04-21 05:08:41

� This is large scale papercraft and a half! The world has kind of become used to seeing marketing promo cars made out of strange materials. Cake, Playdo, crochet, ice – you name it, some wild and edgy advertising agency in some expensive

Looking Flash | The New Shape Volkswagen Beetle is Launched

Published on 2011-04-20 08:05:08

We do love a cool new car – and it looks like the new shape VW Beetle may be just that. Look at that flatter new shape! Launched at the Shanghai Motor Show just the other day, the VW Beetle has been making some real waves. You see, this is pe

Guest Blog | Speeding Motorists Urged to Slow Down or Face Rocketing Insurance Premiums

Published on 2011-04-19 04:31:52

While many speeders think that the only thing they risk, at the very worst, is a fine and some points on their license, research from price comparison website moneysupermarket.com reveals that drivers also risk paying up to an unbelievable 54 per cen

Jaguar / Landrover Road Test Car Livery | Put It Away!

Published on 2011-04-18 04:41:50

Working in the rural Warwickshire countryside means that you see a lot of nice (or interesting) cars. The other week someone came into the office having seen an Aston Martin Cygnet driving up and down the road (although, granted, they did accuratel

VW Used Car Sales Scheme | To Make Buying An Old Car Like New

Published on 2011-04-14 03:52:09

With new car sales figures steadily declining, it should come as no surprise to hear that manufacturers are starting to take a more in depth look at the used car market. More and more people are choosing to buy secondhand rather than spending all

Guest Blogger | How to Choose a Top Quality Used Audi

Published on 2011-04-13 03:52:41

So you have decided on purchasing a used Audi and who could blame you for doing so. These beautiful well-loved, luxury cars are well worth the search, but there are some things you should know about Audi’s before you make any purchase. As with any

What do you think of the Tata EV? | Coventry-made Production Car Reaches the Real World

Published on 2011-04-11 05:48:46

At the end of March the new Coventry based Tata car manufacturing plants began production on the car that is likely to to take over from the world-famous Nano. Where the Nano was all about being teeny-tiny and costing an equally teeny-tiny price, th

In Time For Summer | Our 7 Favourite Convertibles

Published on 2011-04-08 04:28:13

The sun is out and shining, the lambs are gambolling, and it seems that a mini-summer has hit Britain. All that Vitamin D and all those cold pub garden beers have gone to our heads a little, and so we thought it would be fun to put together a list ..

Lamborghini vs. Ferrari | Who Wins in the Battle of the Laptops?

Published on 2011-04-06 11:19:28

Ferrari… VS. Lamborghini… A laptop-off… who wins? [Header image: here] Copyright � 2010 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is

Automotive Gossip | Is Saab On Its Way Out?

Published on 2011-04-05 09:49:47

Do you remember a few months about all the gossip surrounding Saab? The Swedish car brand was going downhill fast, and it was only with the takeover by Spyker and €400m loans from the European Investment Bank that the cash-strapped brand managed

Rolls Royce Phantom | A V12 Wonder in the Royal Wedding!

Published on 2011-03-31 08:36:01

The news we’ve all been awaiting, the car which will transport Kate Middleton to her Wedding to Prince William has been revealed at the Queen’s Rolls Royce Phantom! The £1 million pound Rolls Royce was chosen by Kate Middleton herself for it

How Do You Fancy Owning The HMS Ark Royal?

Published on 2011-03-28 10:16:30

OK, OK, so this isn’t technically anything to do with cars. However, I thought that just occasionally we can be forgiven for some other mode of transport sneaking it’s way onto these pages, especially when it is the sort of story that

Jeep Embraces Social Media | Celebrate Their 70th Anniversary with the Brand

Published on 2011-03-24 06:59:57

It could easily be argued that Jeep are a brand that may well struggle in the next decade. After all, eco-conscious approaches to buying car,s and the rising costs of fuel, mean that economical vehicles are quite likely ot win out. Off-roading 4x4s

Childrens Book | Influences A New 1000mph Land Speed Record!

Published on 2011-03-23 07:27:21

A children’s book author, Frank Cottrell Boyce is going to write a new series of books featuring a number of famous literature cars such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! But, what’s most exciting is that the fantasy could become a reality – With

Insurance For Young Drivers | Time To Reward Safe Driving

Published on 2011-03-22 04:49:14

Once upon a time, when you were 17 you got your provisional license. A parent insured you on their car, and you shared your driving time between that and proper lessons. Then you passed your test (maybe on the second or third attempt…) and dro

Autoquake in Administration | Major Secondhand Car Retailer Goes Bust

Published on 2011-03-18 10:36:54

Yesterday saw some pretty remarkable news – remarkable, at least, for the world of secondhand car supermarkets. Despite the fact that it could easily be argued that the secondhand market relies on priced based incentives and large stock bases

Wacky Automotive News | Millionaire Pays to Destroy His Lamborghini

Published on 2011-03-17 04:57:02

Not happy with your customer service? Disappointed with the performance of a luxury product? Fed up with chasing for apologies when something breaks? Well, then there is only one thing left to do – hire a mob bearing sledgehammers to make your

The Impact of the Quake | Japanese Car Manufacturers Forced to Halt Production

Published on 2011-03-15 10:05:21

Yet another corner of the globe was devastated by the unrivalled power of the earth this week, as Japan was hit by the strongest earthquake they have ever recorded. The destruction wrought by the quake and the violent tsunamis that followed i

The Impact of the Quake | Japanese Car Manufacturers Forced to Halt Production

Published on 2011-03-15 10:05:21

Some Monday Reading | Car Articles

Published on 2011-03-14 09:49:15

Doing our further automotive reading on a Monday? What is the world coming to? Anyway, complete inability to stick to a schedule aside, let me introduce the serious and knowledgeable Car Articles blog. Car Articles – all manner of automotive

The Print Ad Test Drive | With Volkswagen

Published on 2011-03-11 08:42:45

Volkswagen in Norway has come up with a pretty innovative idea that means you can test drive a car in a print ad! Confused? Yes, I think we all were at first, but it really is quite a simple, fun concept that puts a twist on the normal test drive ...

Video Feature | Why You Should Never Jump Off Moving Cars

Published on 2011-03-10 04:09:07

You should never jump out of a moving car. I would have thought that would be obvious. After all, they go pretty fast, and being able to aim for a landing place and hit that landing place are very different things. The difficulty of this is what make

Geneva Motor Show | Automotive Car Colour Trends

Published on 2011-03-09 05:45:50

I love it when someone does something original with the news and cars from shows like Geneva. It is too easy to simply list all the cars, not to mention the fact that people will be bored witless by the end of the show, and want to go off horse ...

Product Review | Magnetic Tax Disc Holders

Published on 2011-03-08 10:48:42

I don’t know about you, but I find there to be something remarkably annoying about tax disc holders. If you have one that works it is still generally ugly and crinkled around the edges, and sometimes you don’t even have this, because yo

Geneva Motor Show | Some of the Highlights

Published on 2011-03-03 11:14:02

The Geneva Motor Show is bigger, brasher and (dare I say it) better this year than ever before. There are so many cars to cover, and so little time, and I am sure that here at THE Blog About Cars we will be feasting off the rich pickings for some we

Funky Car Videos | Epic Supercar Drag Race

Published on 2011-03-02 10:37:17

To keep you entertained on this long and dull Wednesday, a supercar drag race! It never fails to keep us entertained! Copyright � 2010 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright

Gender Equality | Equal Insurance Premiums Dictated By Courts

Published on 2011-03-01 05:26:18

Gender equality is important. Without it all the changes and leaps and bounds that have been made in society seem kind of pointless – if we can’t achieve equality between the sexes, then it feels like there is little hope of achieving rac

Are Car Search Filters Good Enough?

Published on 2011-02-24 10:41:11

My boyfriend and I have been searching for a used Volkswagen Golf for a few weeks now. I know the Golf specification we want to purchase such as transmission, preferable colours, age, engine size and number of doors but I really only want to compare

Electric Cars | What Noises Should They Make When Approaching Pedestrians?

Published on 2011-02-23 04:43:55

Legislation will soon require all electric vehicles to have sound generators that warn pedestrians when they are approaching, because electric cars are generally so silent. Whereas a normal car obviously has an engine that makes a noise as they d

Some Tuesday Reading | Wired’s Autopia

Published on 2011-02-22 07:32:49

This week’s further automotive reading is a blog/website that many of you will already be familiar with, but which you may not actually associate with cars! Let me introduce the fabulously named Autopia, the production of technology website

Bahrain Grand Prix 2011 | The Situation

Published on 2011-02-21 09:42:28

The political unrest in the Middle East has been building and building over the past few months. It is a time of revolution and rebirth, and probably one of the most important periods of rebellion in modern times. The riots, protests and indignatio

AM Awards 2011 | Car Industry Award Show Results

Published on 2011-02-18 09:26:14

This week saw the results come in from the 2011 AM Awards. These awards are designed to recognise industry leaders, movers and shakers in front of their peers, and it is with this in mind that many companies enter every year. However, there is a ce

Donate Your Scrap Car To Charity | The Fabulously Social Giveacar Campaign

Published on 2011-02-17 04:45:21

Have you heard of Giveacar? The chances are that if you read anything even vaguely car related, the name will have popped up somewhere. You see, Giveacar is trying to bring a charitable edge to responsibilities usually covered by your local council

Some Wednesday Reading | AutoBlog

Published on 2011-02-16 06:17:01

Continuing the spirit of the Tuesday reading feature, but updating it to include whatever day of the week I feel like doing it (flexibility and adaptability is key…), let me introduce a little bit of further reading for you, in the form of Au

Pagani Huayra | The Very Expensive Supercar

Published on 2011-02-15 03:41:12

Yesterday I had my weekly dose of Top Gear, which mostly resulted in being shown a range of supercars that I couldn’t even afford even if I saved up my whole entire lifetime! Even if I was able to, most vehicles were concept cars or not road worthy

Terrafugia: Technology from the future, today | The Flying Car

Published on 2011-02-11 04:57:37

Terrafugia may sounds like the title of a strange sci-fi film, but it actually the name of a fun and kind of silly car/plane as produced by a group of what simply has to be honest-to-god geeks. Don’t take this as an insult – the world has

The Latest | Automotive TV Commercials

Published on 2011-02-09 06:07:34

The past week or so has been busy for the automotive industry. The news is filled every day with pieces about the steady dropping in new car registrations, and it would be understandable for car dealers to be getting a little bit panicky about their

Spotted! | The Messerschmitt Bubble car

Published on 2011-02-07 11:19:00

It’s a fantastic sight to see one of these vintage bubble cars in the flesh, and that’s just what happened when it visited the dairy of Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. The Messerschmitt Bubble car was first manufactured in 1955 and it seems to be just

Plenty of Photos | The New McLaren MP4-26

Published on 2011-02-04 07:28:45

We aren’t going to do a big spiel about this car. Suffice it to say that, as all the reports and newspapers (and blogs as well) have been rabbiting on about, the new Vodafone McLaren MP4-26 Formula 1 car has now been launched to an eager pu

Would you buy a car from the side of the road?

Published on 2011-02-03 10:46:59

Plenty of official and genuine car dealers will display cars on the grass verges around their dealership, or even sometimes on specially built display plinthes. However, what about the growing number of dealers that have been popping up in recent m

Some Tuesday Reading | THE Stats About Cars

Published on 2011-02-01 05:25:17

Every Tuesday from now on (theoretically) we are going to recognise some other interesting or worthy blogs on the internet that can use your automotive attention. What better way to start, therefore, than with our sister blog, THE Stats About Cars.

Can Tyres Be Cool? | The Coolest Tyre Treads on the Market

Published on 2011-01-31 10:36:11

When you think of a car’s funky features, it is unlikely that the tyres spring to mind. Perhaps the alloys get you talking. Or you could wax lyrical about those gorgeous ceramic brakes. The rubber wheels, however, just aren’t sexy. Well,

313MPG Fuel Efficiency? | Volkswagen Reveals The New VW XL1 Concept

Published on 2011-01-28 04:10:05

There is no question who the undisputed star of the Qatar Motor Show has been – the super-efficient Volkswagen XL1 Concept Car stole the show without having to put in any effort at all! The XL1 from the front... Except, of course, they have put

The Cars That Trumped The Competition | In 2010

Published on 2011-01-27 08:54:35

2010 has been a fantastic year for the good, bad and ugly in the new car stakes, and it’s about time the great cars got a bit of recognition! There are so many top cars of the year awards, that it’s hard to tell which car’s deserve

Not Again?! | Toyota Recalls Yet More UK Cars

Published on 2011-01-26 04:42:03

Last year wasn’t great for Toyota. Depsite the fact that their sales figures were actually alright, the company suffered some massive brand damage following a series of huge and very expesnive car recalls. With people in the press everyday talk

Now That’s Cold | Car Freezes In New York

Published on 2011-01-25 05:58:23

We all know that New York gets cold in the winter, but for one unlucky driver it was especially nippy. A leaking pipe in Manhattan encased his car completely in ice, and when he managed to get inside and switch it on to warm it up, the windscreen

Top 10 | Most Beautiful Cars, Ever!

Published on 2011-01-24 09:25:27

In the spirit of having fun on a Monday, here is out list of the Top 10 most beautiful cars ever to have been produced. We have deliberately chosen a selection of modern and vintage cars, of all styles, so there should be something for everyone. Ho

If This Car Were An Animal What Would It Be? | A Vintage Morgan

Published on 2011-01-21 09:32:14

Welcome to the latest in a roughly weekly installment, although we’ve been a little lax this year. “If This Car Were An Animal What What Would It Be?” is a feature designed for those days of the week when life gets a bit too tough, and when

I Spy | Local Range Rover Evoque Prototype

Published on 2011-01-20 05:19:36

The Range Rover Evoque has been on our radars for a good long time now. Land Rover are really doing their best to big it up, and a part of that process has been launching “prototype” cars for real world testing. Read: eye-catching col

Tron-themed Audi R8 | They haven’t built a circuit that could hold you!

Published on 2011-01-18 06:37:34

I don’t need to say too much in this post, to be honest. It is a spectacularly sexy Audi R8, souped up by West Coast Customs and Monster Cables to be a spectacular Tron-themed beast. Yup, that’s right – they have added amazing lig

Suits You Sir | Mercedes-Benz Sponsor GQ’s Best-Dressed List 2011

Published on 2011-01-17 09:50:18

The name Mercedes is synonymous with style. With pizazz. With looking good and feeling better. As a luxury brand, they know all about how to make people pay high end prices for their products, and they couldn’t do this without delivering on loo

December Figures | Poor Sales in December 2010 Damage Car Industry

Published on 2011-01-14 05:37:03

With VAT going up in January, December was much lauded as a time full of car sales for the autmotive industry. However, in actually fact sales figures fell in December when compare to 2009, and that nice peak never actually appeared. There are a nu

New Car Launch | The Radical Road Car

Published on 2011-01-13 10:33:05

The Radical RS3 SL, (the SL stands for street legal), is the new road car from Radical. The brand which does exactly what it says on the tin designs radical cars which are most notably created for sports racing cars, but the new RS3 has a new suspens

Detroit Motor Show | Hyundai Veloster

Published on 2011-01-12 05:54:47

If you love cars, you have probably already clocked onto the contents of the Detroit Motor show, which is going on as we speak. It is, as with all motor shows of this ilk, packed to the brim with new releases and exciting concepts. Although I am sure

Auto-Tweeting | Ford’s Socially Networked Road Trip

Published on 2011-01-11 10:22:46

Ford has developed a Fiesta model that will Tweet it’s mood, location and other useful information as it journeys from Michigan to California. It’s an innovative idea from Ford and one that really integrates social media with the automotive indus

Motoring Hazard | What Causes Potholes?

Published on 2011-01-10 08:25:48

They are one of the biggest hazards on British roads in the winter months, and a cause of the rise in insurance claims and car damage that happen without fail after the big freeze. Potholes are more than a minor irritation, they are a full blown haza

Speed Trap Warning | Leads To Prosecution!

Published on 2011-01-07 04:47:44

You might want to think twice the next time you give another driver a friendly flash of your lights. We’ve probably all done it, giving the passing driver a heads up for the speed trap ahead of them, but this friendly driver’s code has led to one

Say Hello To | The 2011 Kia Optima (or the Kia Magentis)

Published on 2011-01-04 05:28:58

After a big announcement and furore last year, the 2011 All New Kia Optima has finally hit the shelves. Or, well, the forecourt anyway. So, what do we think of this car that claims so daringly to be “ahead of its time”? Now, just for cl

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