So, here I am throwing my old Fiesta around country bends (she’s only failed me once, though it would be fairer to say that I failed her with my dreadful driving), but with this gnawing fear that the old girl is not going to see out the spring, I wonder whether it’s time to buy a new motor? ‘Winter isn’t over!’ scream the adverts, ‘Prepare for even
Renault Zoe electric car review
by Lem Bingley Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Good: Keenly priced, well equipped, quick and relaxing to drive Bad: Limited range, unimpressive steering and lumpy brakes Price: From £13,650 after the Plug-in Car GrantThe route that Renault has carefully programmed into the satnav of our Zoe electric car climbs up into the hills above the town of Cascais i
Chevrolet Spark LTZ
Road tests 19 Apr, 2013 We drive the facelifted Chevrolet Spark to find out if it can compete with the best in the class
Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid review
by Lem Bingley Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Good: Extraordinarily versatile, very comfortable and indecently quick Bad: Small boot, disappointing long-range economy, heavy and pricey Price: from £43,775 after a £5,000 government grantOur route this afternoon ambles north from Glasgow, skirting the scenic banks of Loch Lomond before turning east towards
Why Customer Reviews Are Important To Car Dealers
When it comes to expressing an opinion, disappointed car buyers are hard to top. Car dealers who are found wanting will be on the receiving end of some seriously poor reviews. Some would-be customers can go a bit over the top but even in the nastiest of attacks there may well be a nugget of truth. In the days before the internet car buyers would r
Motorcycle concepts by Paul Denton
Bike concepts by our friend Paul Denton.Keywords: various concept vehicle motorcycle robot robo-bikes art design by professional concept artist paul van denton london uk united kingdom automotive design art direction film
Ford COO Mark Fields: electrified vehicles could be up to 25{a67b19a8e4041d6038457dec885576a947415db4780439943e8d1e22adc8777d} of sales by 2020
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, At Witz End I was fortunate to get one-on-one chats with two top GM technology leaders (John Lauckner and Larry Nitz) at this year's Detroit North American International Auto Show, but no other automaker offered that opportunity. However, while I was resting and enjoying lunch in Ford'
Q&A: Larry Nitz says GM “committed to electrification as a long-term journey”
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, GM, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, At Witz End Anyone who still doesn't believe that General Motors is serious about advanced technology in general, and vehicle electrification in particular, hasn't yet learned that post-bankruptcy GM is a very different company run by different people with a different set of priorities, most of
Trolling A Scammer Who Tried To Sell Me A Classic Mustang
Over on the Classifieds section of the Classic Nation website I often see cars that look solid and are being offered at a reasonable price. Every now and then I see some really great deals on project cars. But - it's rare to stumble on something that looks like a finished car at a project car price. Here is what I saw: The posting for this car
Is there hope for this abandoned 1957 Chevy Bel Air?
While this isn't exactly a barn find, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is looks abondoned and has definitely seen better days. I can imagine lots of different ways that I would love to restore this classic Chevrolet. If this looks like the perfect project for you, you can buy it. The body, glass, chrome, and trim appear to be in pretty good shape. This
To Blast or to Dip: The Classic Car Restoration Dilemma
To blast or to dip a classic car is a topic that is often hotly debated despite the fact that the decision is rather straight- forward if you have your facts in order and know the condition of your car. Many people get lost in this particular argument thinking it's a matter of opinion, but when you know the benefits and flaws of each method it
No emission 2014 Silverado hits Chevy showrooms
Big trucks are not normally seen as green cars. That is the case for the 2014 Silverado, the best pickup truck uner the Chevrolet brand and the best-selling ride at General Motors. Green car lovers might actually rejoice to know that a green, zero-emission version of the Silverado is already available. So if you want to get one, you really do not h
HyperFerrari? – The new Ferrari in Geneva
Ferrari decided in a rather unusual way to announce a new model. Service via Instagram teaser showing the Ferrari Enzo successor.Auto appears on the Geneva motor show, but we do not know yet what the name will receive. Earlier rumors said about the F70, but in the meantime, was also provided with the name F150.Italian stable sets this car as "Hyper