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The ultimate low emissions vehicle?

The ultimate low emissions vehicle?

The trend towards low-emission vehicles is ramping up – but this one might take the biscuit… A bicycle-powered car. Yep, really. A Honda Civic with the engine removed… but the gearbox remains. The bike’s rear-wheel has been taken off and a frame built to attach it to the car, then a belt is strapped on ... Read More
 
A REAL back to the future car is finally here!

A REAL back to the future car is finally here!

It’s every child’s vision of the future: a flying car. But no need to call Doc Brown or Marty McFly for this one, because a REAL LIFE flying car has taken flight in Slovakia… Seriously – how cool is that?! The prototype flying car, known as the AirCar, completed a 35-minute test flight between airports ... Read More
 
You paid how much for parking?!

You paid how much for parking?!

You drive into the city, find a parking space, get out, only to find out it’ll cost you a princely $1.3 million. Sorry, what?! Well, that’s exactly what one parking space sold for in Hong Kong. Incredibly, the spot in one of Hong Kong’s most expensive areas, The Heights, went for a sum more expensive ... Read More
 
Could YOU fail to notice a missing tyre like this guy?!

Could YOU fail to notice a missing tyre like this guy?!

Ever had a puncture on the motorway? Then you’ll know it’s unmissable. The sudden loss of height on one side of the car, the strange noise of flat rubber whacking tarmac, the loss of speed and stomach-lurching feeling that tells you “something’s very wrong”… You can’t miss it. Which is why we were surprised to ... Read More
 
Are these the most iconic models ever produced?

Are these the most iconic models ever produced?

With everything that’s been in the news this week, we’ve been doing our very best to avoid talk of politics in the office. Instead, we reckon the most interesting topics have included the holidays we’re now desperate to take… Because it’s been quite a while since any of us has been abroad now, perhaps you ... Read More
 
Are you as clueless on British road signs as 79% of UK drivers?

Are you as clueless on British road signs as 79% of UK drivers?

It’s been a while since we took our driving theory tests. We won’t bore you with the number of years, and we're hazy on how many it’s been now anyway. Let’s just say, we’d be tempted to give the Highway Code at least a once-over if we ever needed to take the test again, but we like to ... Read More
 
Don’t try 007-style drawbridge leap at home

Don’t try 007-style drawbridge leap at home

The next Bond film’s finally coming out in September and it looks like I’m not the only one who’s a little bit excited. I can’t wait to watch ridiculous stunt after ridiculous stunt and marvel over the magic that is James Bond’s nine (ten, five hundred?) lives. I mean, how does he keep living?! But ... Read More
 
Note to self: don’t leave finger behind when slashing tyres

Note to self: don’t leave finger behind when slashing tyres

So, you’ve had an argument with a neighbour and decided to exact some petty revenge. You’ve come up with the perfect crime, and it involves their tyres. The only problem? You’ve left your finger at the scene. Unbelievably, this was the reality for a man in Arizona - click here to find out more The ... Read More
 
The weirdest hidden features you’ve NEVER heard of

The weirdest hidden features you’ve NEVER heard of

Buying a new car usually means choosing your preferred engine and gearbox combo, paint colour and trim level. That’s about it – maybe throw in a couple of nice extras for comfort. Job done. But over the years, some manufacturers have taken it beyond just heated steering wheels in order to tempt us… As far ... Read More
 
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