“Has the vehicle been modified in any way?” It’s that vague question when you’re looking for a car insurance quote that can be a real puzzler. Here we unpick what it means. Even though that question pops up every time you look for an insurance quote, try to find a definitive list of what a…
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This is coffee table built around a Tipo F131 3.6 liter V8 engine from a Ferrari 360 Modena, along with its F1-style gearbox, and it has a two-tiered tempered glass tabletop. Coffee tables like this have become increasingly popular in recent years as they offer both a functional use, and an excellent conversation piece right…
En el 2025, los SUV siguen dominando el mercado gracias a su versatilidad, comodidad y seguridad. Sin embargo, una de las preocupaciones más importantes para los conductores es el consumo de combustible. Con los avances en tecnología híbrida y motores más eficientes, varios modelos han logrado destacarse por ofrecer un gran rendimiento sin sacrificar potencia….
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There is a “doomed pair of spiraling stars” swirling only 150 light-years away from Earth–practically our neighbor in space terms. The stars in this rare high mass and compact binary star system are on a collision course with one another that should result in a special kind of supernova. Astronomers expect them to explode as…
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Shed has found another SOTW debutant for you this week in the smooth shape of this BMW 330d E92 coupe. Good looking cars, these, and even better looking under the bonnet which conceals one of the best diesel engines ever made. This example has a pleasing whiff of permanence about it. Apart from a corroded…
This isn’t just any Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended you’re seeing – it’s a one-off that’s been commissioned by a Japanese client to evoke formative memories of sakura – the cherry blossoms that are so much a symbol of the East Asian country – and to be passed down to future generations. “Cherry blossoms are cherished in…
New platform gives transport teams real-time oversight, automated maintenance alerts, and paperless daily walkarounds to help fleets stay roadworthy and audit-ready. Fleet Fixation, a leading provider of digital fleet solutions in the UK and Ireland, has in this month, launched its state-of-the-art fleet maintenance software to help transport operators cut downtime, streamline compliance, and eliminate paperwork-heavy admin. Designed for fleets of…
Toyota is still finding ways to improve the GR Corolla. After adding an eight-speed automatic transmission and bumping torque from 273 to 295 pound-feet last year, the hot hatch is due for another upgrade. Until the full debut this fall, this camouflaged development prototype will have to make do. Despite the disguise, there are some…
Xpeng has opened its first sites in the UK, launching the Xpeng G6 for customers in Nottingham and Southampton. The vehicle has a range of up to 354 miles (WLTP) with the ability to recharge from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes using a 280kW charger. William Brown, MD International Motors Limited, said:…
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Buyers of 2025 Hyundai vehicles get three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary regular scheduled maintenance. Buyers of 2026 Hyundai vehicles will not, according to a new report. CarsDirect had the scoop first, and Hyundai officials haven’t responded to our emailed requests for confirmation. But we’re inclined to believe the news, and to think Hyundai…
