The BMW 3 Series Convertible has been named the most unreliable car. On average, the upmarket model spent 3.5 days a year in the garage for repairs. The BMW 5 Series Touring came in second, whilst the Land Rover Discovery 3 took third place.
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Archive for August, 2012
Most Unreliable Car Named
Uninsured Vehicles Hit the One Million Mark
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) have revealed that the one millionth uninsured car has successfully been seized. This milestone has been welcomed by the MIB and the AA after the crackdown on uninsured drivers officially began back in 2005.
The Porsche Bobsleigh
Looking forward to winter? Well this bobsleigh may leave you wishing for snow even more! The bobsleigh has a Porsche design for the ultra stylish look of our favourite supercar.
1960’s Le Mans Winner Sells at Auction
The winner of the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race has sold at auction for a whopping $11 million. The Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage racer held the title for three consecutive years, from 1966 to 1969.
Car Insurance on the Rise
Car insurance premiums could soar even further thanks to a recent European ruling. The new ruling will see associated gender advantages disappear meaning premiums could rise by 15% next month.
The GPS Rearview Mirror
The Complete Car Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Kit has GPS software, touchscreen technology, Bluetooth, DVR, parking camera and media player built in. This nifty piece of tech also slots over any standard mirror so it’s easy to install too!
On Point for 2050
Talk about thinking ahead! Luxury car maker Mercedes Benz have unveiled their vision for the future with the ‘Arrow’ concept. Yes, this is what your grandchildren or great grandchildren will be driving.
Rewards for Safe Drivers
Car insurer Aviva is set to trial a brand new smartphone app which uses the driver’s mobile phone to rate their mileage and safeness to reward them with lower premiums.
Ford Pay Tribute to a Legend
Car maker Ford is renowned for their muscle cars and their latest model will not disappoint. The one of a kind 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra is a tribute to the late Carroll Shelby, who designed a number of models back in the 1960’s.
New Land Speed World Record!
A team from New Zealand have broken the world land speed record – in a Mini! The 1964 Mini Cooper S smashed the current world record twice following in the footsteps of fellow Kiwi, Burt Munro.