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Modern life provides many of us with the opportunity (or necessity) to live and work at the other side of our country or even internationally. What we choose to take with us when we go varies but normally the complications and costs involved in transportation restrict us. What if you want or need to take a vehicle with you?...

Here is a run down of the most memorable cars in film history over the last 50 years.  See how many you remember.. this list of the most famous and iconic cars from the Movies was produced by Howards Motor Group, you can check out the full infographic here.

James Bond is not only famous for his license to kill, being a womaniser and his love of shaken not stirred martinis, but also his collection of modern and classic cars. He's been known to drive 23 cars over the decades, from the much-loved Aston Martin DB5 to the famous car-chasing Ford Mustang Mach 1.With Spectre due to be...

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It seems to have gone largely unnoticed by the company he helped lead to produce its first motorised car but this year marks the 100th anniversary of Armand Peugeot’s death.To highlight the Frenchman’s contribution to the motor industry, online car buying service, Sell Your Jamjar, recently took a look back over his life with an insightful post on its...

Ford have been making the Fiesta since 1976, giving them just shy of 40 years to get it right and that’s just what they’ve done with the current Mark VII. There are many reasons to buy one of these practical super minis, but here we’ve boiled it down to the top six.First, there is a huge, yet easy-to-understand, range...

Van Monster are giving van drivers the chance to win £50.  All you have to do is complete a very short survey for them! They want to understand more about modern van drivers; who they are, what they do and what they like.Van Monster are a used van dealers operating from 14 locations across the UK and Ireland. They...

Hatfields are one of the oldest Jaguar dealerships around and they helped us put out this infographic outlining major milestones and motorsport achievements for the Jaguar brand going right back to the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922

Mercedes-Benz might be one of the world’s most recognised brands, but how good is your knowledge about the German manufacturer? From World Cup winning sponsorships to technological innovation, Mercedes not only continue to ride the industry curve but also stay well ahead of it too, with many of the company’s latest models redefining luxury as well as motoring perceptions....

Britain's car manufacturers have had a very mixed history. In the 1950's we were second only to the USA in terms of cars manufactured and we supplied 52% of the entire worlds exported cars. However Britain was slow to adopt the rationalised product ranges that made lower cost production possible. The industry had quality issues its management failed to...

What do get when you mix Mensa, Ferrari and Kaspersky Lab and more importantly - why would you want to?!When this press release landed on my desk I was most confused. Why on earth would Mensa (you know the society for clever people to prove to everyone else how clever they are), Kaspersky Lab (one of the world's largest...

Companies from around the world spend billions of their hard-earned dollars every year on commercials, and car companies are not excluded from this. Whilst some of these ads can be dreadfully boring and cringe worthy, every now and then something will come along that will inspire and amaze. And for us petrolheads at least, it will remind us just...

Jaguar is one of those car brands that conjure up images of prestigious and luxurious cars all safely cagouled out of many peoples’ budgets. Across generations Jaguar has built some of the most iconic cars of our time; namely the E-type, which remains one of the best-looking cars ever made.However, it has now decided to shift its focus to...

With their motorsport pedigree and reputation for building excellence it’s not hard to see why Mercedes remain one of the coolest car brands on the planet. Generally when you think of Mercedes it conjures up images of large, imperious and formidable saloons, which they still churn out, but Mercedes is no longer a one trick pony as they continuously...

Ever since the formation of the motor industry, we have seen a wide range of car brands specialising in a wide range of areas. From the family-oriented Ford to the street racing Subaru, it could be said that the world currently has on its streets, one hell of a lot of car brands.In fact, China has over 60 all...

Quite some time ago I wrote about how the good folks at Experience Mad had offered me the chance to try out one of their superb driving experiences run by Everyman Racing. Well I am pleased to report I have now completed this experience, and what an incredible experience it was!Initially I was due to do the experience at...

Bucking the trend in economic gloom Mercedes-Benz have posted record July sales in the UK.Mercedes-Benz UK continued their sales gains during the first six months of the year with a record breaking July. Sales at the automaker rose by 11.3% for the month of July, with a total of 6,568 vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers...

It is the topic of numerous bad rom-coms – a baby arrives, and the couples life is turned upside down overnight. The bloke has to swap his sporty two-seater for a thoroughly unexciting, bulky, and practical ‘family’ car. In most cases these cars look (and, indeed, are) solid and sturdy, and big enough to transport baby, buggy, and all...

Mercedes’ German slogan for their Vario model is ‘The One for Everything’ and it is marketed as their most variable vehicle surpassing most other models when it comes to design options. But in this increasingly efficiency-driven market, is this the kind of variability that is demanded by the consumer?First, it is necessary to define variability, which now, and especially...

Audi are riding a wave of success at the moment, but how are they maintaining their position? Judging by what they’re doing, it seems that updating their existing range and adding more ‘hot’ versions of their models are the order of the day. Is this strategy going to prove successful? 250 RS3 Sportbacks Confirmed When the RS3 went on sale in...

Few countries are as gifted with engines as Germany. From the luxury vehicles produced by Audi all the way to the massive Axor trucks engineered by Mercedes, they cover a wealth of models and needs. Their cars are both fast and technologically advanced, and more often than not they are also durable. It is hard to think of anything the...

The recent news from Peugeot brings home just how dire the current economic situation is, particularly in relation to the cars industry, as the French manufacturer announced their first-half net loss: a gargantuan €819 million euros.It’s not as though people were expecting the company to be doing particularly well. All major analysts were anticipating that Peugeot would come out...

The winner of The Car of the Year 2012 has been announced as the Ampera Volt model. Don’t recognise the brand? Well that is because this car has a complicated background, having input from numerous different groups. Among those involved in its production we find Opel, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet, with the former two bringing their knowledge of the Ampera...

Back in the day, a coupe could be defined as a car that has two doors and a sporty look. The likes of the Bentley Continental GT, BMW M3, and Jaguar XKR are prime examples of a coupe. Choosing between a coupe and a saloon is always a tough decision. A coupe is undoubtedly more popular amongst the fans...

When in the market for a used Mercedes, one doesn't usually stumble upon a perfectly-preserved, unrestored 85-year-old Mercedes with one careful owner.But this will be the case at this year's Goodwood Revival, where one of the most interesting cars will be sitting on the auction block instead of racing around the track.A 1927 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S' type will be...

Although many of you will frown upon the title of this article, it is actually true. A car is often considered a very expensive purchase; the old marketing cliché goes that the car is the 2nd most expensive buy after a house. It will be true for the most of us, however, in all honesty it depends on how...

The Economy We all know that petrol costs are increasing rapidly and unpredictably. Nearly all of us are felling some financial pressure due to the economic conditions prevailing around the world. Wages are not keeping up with inflation so we are all looking for ways to cut costs. Owning a small vehicle might be one of them. Cost In general, small vehicles...

Well, well, news has leaked out over the internet that Audi are developing a brand new 'City car'.  The new Audi City Car (Audi Urban Concept) will not be leaking anything else though as it is an all electric car.On the 9th August 2011 the concept car went on a test run in Munich city centre and this is...