In terms of creating powerful cars, Italian company De Tomaso earned a good reputation. One of the greatest motors to come out of the manufacturer was the Mangusta. The name came from the Italian word for mongoose, a killer of cobras. Rumour has it the...

Unusual Vehicles is a series that looks into the design of an unorthodox machine. Minivans have a long history and many people identify the Stout Scarab as the world’s first production minivan. Developed in 1936, the Scarab came out of the new wave of...

Owning a classic car is a fabulous experience, but not every collector wants a vehicle with outdated parts that hinder performance. For people who value the beauty of a classic car and the reliability of modern technology, there’s a happy compromise....

One of the biggest car shows of the year is going to be taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on November 9th – 11th. The 2018 Classic Motor Show will feature some of the most beautiful classic cars in the world and the main motif...

Unusual Vehicles is a series that shines a light on history’s weirdest cars. Three-wheeled vehicles have a quirky reputation, with a good example being the Czech Velorex. The car was developed by brothers Frantisek and Mojmir Stranksy in 1943. They were...

Daniel Craig is the latest actor to portray the famous fictional British Secret Service agent, and he’s even set to return for a fifth and final James Bond film in the near future. The debate of who was the best Bond has been a divisive issue for decades...

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional car. Three-wheeled vehicles are known for having quirky designs, and this was the case with the Davis Divan. First built in 1947, the Divan was the creation of Glen Gordon...

Innovation is what keeps the car industry moving forward, whether through a new feature or design. A car that was considered ahead of its time was the 1935 Peugeot 401 D Eclipse, the world’s oldest surviving tin-top convertible. It was the first car to...

One of the most useful features in a car is air conditioning. It helps to keep drivers cool on hot days and is extremely useful in countries with humid climates. When it was introduced, air conditioning became a revolutionary feature. Originating in...

Sweden have developed some interesting vehicles over the years, and the country’s oldest racing car is set to appear at the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on the 4th November 2018. Created in 1903, the Vabis was a one-off developed by a manufacturer...

Rolls-Royce have a reputation for producing memorable cars and the trend is set to continue with the unveiling of the first SUV. Called the Cullinan, the car could potentially be the most important vehicle Rolls-Royce has made since it acquired BMW 20...

Car safety is one of the most important topics in the automotive industry and the EU Commission have announced a total of 11 mandatory systems will be in place by 2021. The systems will be introduced into all new cars, saving an estimated 7300 lives and...

With the car industry moving towards an environmentally friendly future, steps are being taken to ensure that everything falls into place. The government recently announced that the UK is going to become an international hub for zero emission vehicle...

With Brexit drawing nearer, car manufacturers have demanded Britain stays in the customs union when the UK leaves the EU. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have warned that hundreds of thousands of jobs are in danger without a deal....

In terms of protecting the environment, carbon emissions play an important factor and a recent report has shown that Britain’s carbon emissions have sunk to the level last seen in 1890. The report was carried out by Carbon Brief, which stated that CO2...

One of the most talked about topics in the car industry right now is the 2040 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles. The news has caused various officials to give their opinions. UK mayors are banding together in an effort to encourage the ban to happen in...

Since the UK government announced the transition to electric cars by 2040, there has been a lot of debate on the subject. The UK Energy Research Centre has weighed in by saying the plans aren’t ambitious enough and the initiative should kick in at least...

Volvo cars have a reputation for being reliable and practical, but there have been times when the company have ventured into luxury territory. Such was the case with the Volvo 164, a stylish vehicle that was billed as “the luxury car that shows you have...

It could be said that the success of a car is determined by its longevity. If it continues to sell over a number of years then the machine is something special. Some of the most enduring cars are the Volkswagen Beetle and Mini. The car that has the best...

Brexit has affected the UK car industry in a variety of ways, and the latest news is tied into the price of leasing a new car going up. According to research carried out by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, the price has increased by 9% in the space of a...