Posted on October 5th, 2010, by Richard Yarrow
Lotus stole the Paris Motor Show with its five new models that will undoubtedly change the Norfolk company beyond recognition. But another firm unveiled an identical number of cars that could change motoring forever.
Renault took the wraps off an entire range of electric vehicles (EVs), just as it said it would two years ago. [more]
Tags: Concept cars, electric vehicle developements, EVs, New Car Technology, New sports electric car, Paris Motor Show, VW
Posted on August 17th, 2010, by Richard Yarrow
Very occasionally, I see something and think ‘I wish I had thought of that!’ It happened to me at the weekend, a motoring initiative so simple but actually so clever. Who knows, it might even work.
Here’s the idea; can we get more people to obey speed limits simply by making it fun to do? [more]
Tags: cash prizes, lottery, speed camera, speed limit, The Fun Theory, VW
Posted on April 16th, 2010, by Richard Yarrow
Prejudice is a worrying trait in a person. A friend of mine drove past my house and saw I had a new Skoda on test. Within minutes he’d texted to ask if I ‘was doing reviews for Saga magazine these days?’ The inference was clear; Skoda’s image might have perked up in terms of vehicle [more]
Tags: image, Mercedes E-Class, Skoda Superb MkII, VW
Posted on April 9th, 2010, by Richard Yarrow
We are in what people call ‘the awards season’. Oscars for acting, Brits for music, the Turner Prize for… well, just about anything as long as someone thinks it’s art. It’s the same for cars. Respected buying guide What Car? recently awarded its top honour to the Peugeot 3008, a blend of people carrier and [more]
Tags: 3008, awards, ForTwo, iQ, Peugeot, Polo, Smart, toyota, VW, World Car of the Year