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Skoda are due to release the new Fabia shortly with its newly modelled body shape making it wider and less tall in a bid to make it appeal to younger buyers. The previous model was not known for its great beauty and although improvements to the cars appearance have been made its still no prince charming! The new Fabia will include the latest range of VW engines starting with the 1 litre unit found in the VW Up, with 1.2 and 1.4 petrol options also likely to feature along with the new 1.4 TDI Diesel unit. The colour options are yet to be released but are likely to follow the other VW group cars. In keeping with recent trends, expect most models to feature Bluetooth and touch screens with Sat Nav included on upper trims. Overall an improved version of the Fabia that if you’re a fan of them should impress, however, is still a fairly boxy car that is certainly an acquired taste.

With the cost of running a car an expensive outgoing, do we really need breakdown cover on top? It really depends on how much you use your car and how far you travel. Many insurance companies now offer 12 months free breakdown cover as part of the package and even some bank accounts come with car breakdown. Always read the small print and check what you are covered for as there is a few options and many do not include home start. If you find that you come to start your car on the drive and it won’t go, you may not have sufficient breakdown cover to allow the company to assist you. This is of course normally an added extra which carries a cost but if this is something that is vital to you getting to work then it may be worth while having. Being towed to a garage can cost hundreds of pounds alone which most breakdown covers will include so a one off payment of £150 for 12 months car breakdown could pay for itself in one incident.

The new Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has made its debut on the L. a. Auto Show, and jointly is offered to reserve within the UK in advance of the primary cars arriving in April. It’s the most recent chapter in a singular automotive story that started with the unique Beetle Convertible in 1949 and continued with the recent Beetle Cabriolet of 2002. Over 330,000 original Beetle Cabriolet cars were constructed from 1949 to 1980, and over 230,000 New Beetle Cabriolets were in-built just eight years. In creating the newest Beetle Cabriolet, Volkswagen has reinterpreted its timeless design, making a silhouette that may be straight away instantly recognisable and yet sportier and more dynamic. At 1,473 mm tall, 4,278 mm long and 1,808 wide (excluding mirrors), the newest Beetle Cabriolet is 29 mm lower, 152 mm longer and 84 mm wider than its predecessor. At 225 litres the boot is 24 litres larger than that during the former model, while the rear seat bench is usually folded. The windscreen is likewise moved rearward, modifying the contours of the roof and creating 12 mm more headroom inside the rear. The multi-layer hood with glass rear screen folds automatically in precisely 9.5 seconds – […]

Porsche has taken the wraps off the third generation Cayman on the L. a. Auto Show; its longer wheelbase, all-new chassis and lower weight further optimising the established dynamic credentials of the mid-engined sports coupe. Since its debut in 2005, the Cayman has earned a distinctive reputation as a driver’s car. For the newest model, the 2-seater was newly-developed from the bottom up and – after the 911 Carrera and Boxster roadster – is the third sports car model series from Porsche to add innovative lightweight body design. Consequently, the recent Cayman is as much as 30 kg lighter than the prior model, counting on the explicit version and kit, and gives as much as 15 per cent greater fuel efficiency- despite its increased engine output and driving performance. The new Cayman is more distinctive than ever. Its proportions are new, and yet it’s far clearly a Porsche sports coupe; a long wheelbase with shorter overhangs and 18- or 19-inch diameter wheels with larger rolling circumference are identifying visual characteristics of the car’s more enhanced driving performance. Its styling is marked by precise lines and razor-sharp sculpted edges. They emphasise the car’s low, extended silhouette with the windscreen shifted forward […]

The fourth-generation model of the auto that started the compact SUV market have been unveiled on the La Auto Show. Launched in 1994, the unique three-door model – its name standing for Recreational Active Vehicle 4-wheel drive – was quite different from traditional 4x4s, being conceived as an “urban” all-wheel drive vehicle with a monocoque chassis instead of body-on-frame construction, and independent suspension. Since the launch of that original car, the 3 generations of RAV4 have amassed greater than 4.5 million sales in additional than 150 countries worldwide. European markets have accounted for greater than 1.2 million of that total, with sales within the UK surpassing 155,000 units by the top of last year. To strengthen its appeal in these respects, the hot RAV4 builds at the core values of its predecessors, while introducing distinctive new styling, a premium quality interior, stronger and more rewarding dynamic performance and more fuel-efficient powertrains. The new RAV4 is longer (+205mm over SWB model without rear wheel carrier) and wider (+30mm) but lower (-25mm) than its predecessor, and presents a brand new silhouette that expresses its versatility, roominess and improved dynamic capabilities. The new RAV4’s cabin is spacious, comfortable and offers the motive force […]

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To celebrate the launch of the Toledo, due in showrooms in December, SEAT is taking the auto to 2 of the country’s most renowned sporting venues this Saturday (1 December) and offering the opportunity to win tickets to a few of 2013’s biggest clashes. Craven Cottage, home of Fulham FC, and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will both play host to the hot Toledo on Saturday while two of the most important matches of the weekend occur, as Fulham tackle London rivals Tottenham Hotspur inside the Barclays Premier League, and the Welsh national rugby team challenges Australia within the Dove Men Autumn Series. Wales international stars Dan Lydiate and Richard Hibbard can be alongside the Toledo on the Millennium Stadium in advance of kick off on Saturday. And some of the stars of Fulham FC’s squad may be with the Toledo, parked up in front of the Johnny Haynes Stand before kick-off. Anyone that pops over to look the Toledo – and maybe meet certainly one of their sport heroes – can answer a matter and enter into the free prize draw for an opportunity to win tickets or signed football and rugby shirts. The prizes on offer are: Craven […]

Not every place we want to get to his close to home, and if you’re driving the distance, then you should ideally prepare well. Driving for a long time can make you feel tired, meaning your reactions are not as quick and you’re not alert. To prevent this from happening you should have a good night’s sleep the night before you drive, meaning you feel fresh and prepared. Breakfast is important and it plays a part in waking you up and energising you for your long drive. If you’re travelling in the UK you’re likely to be spending most of your time on the motorway, and though they can be stressful when traffic build up, they’re ideal for stopping off, with many services every few miles or so. You should take advantage of these and perhaps half way through stop off for some food or just a little break. Before you set off on your travels it’s important to make sure you don’t forget anything, that way you won’t have to shuffle around whilst you’re driving to look for items. Vital Car Checks Check water, oil and petrol levels (top up if required) Check lights are working correctly; headlights, sidelights, […]