Today we call ourselves ‘Petrolheads’, but what about in a decade from now? Or two decades from now? Manufacturers are investing millions nowadays in developing the next reliable and eco-friendly source of fuel for our cars. They’re not quite there yet, but progress is definitely being made.
Hybrid cars, like the Hollywood sweetheart Toyota Prius, carry [...]
If there’s one subject that will always divide us petrolheads, it’s this one! Which is best? Rear Wheel Drive or Front Wheel Drive? Let’s take a brief look at the histories and characteristics of each.
Throughout most of the last century, Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) had been the natural choice of most manufacturers. Designers cherished and [...]
Since 2004, regular users of English motorways will have noticed the presence of ‘Traffic Officers’. At first glance, one could be forgiven for mistaking the chequered white 4×4’s for Police units, particularly as most motorists immediately slow down to around 65mph upon seeing them! It seems many of us are still asking, “Who are they, [...]
Tinted windows in cars have become increasingly fashionable and affordable. From total ‘blackout’ tints to subtly contrasting ‘two-tone’ finishes, tinted glazing can have a breathtaking effect. The most popular after-market method is the use of tint film, which is applied to the inside of the existing glass. Here we discuss the advantages, the cost, and [...]