18-24 September: Motoring Milestones
Momentous motoring events that took place during this week in history ….. 120 years ago this week, nine-year-old Stephen Kempton died, one of the first recorded traffic fatalities in Great Britain [23 September 1897]. Kempton had been trying to steal a ride from a taxi on Stockmar Road, near Hackney, London by hanging on to a…
Why You Need a Car Mechanic to Attend Your Vehicle
Zac Ferry As you are buying a car or vehicle, and you are learning about its maintenance, security, and driving, and then the car insurance financing etc, you also will have to learn about emergencies. In a car accident, crash, hit and run case, or simple when the car is down for some reason, or…
17-23 April: Motoring Milestones
Cars, people and events in this week’s Motoring Milestones include: NASCAR, Lamborghini, Targa Florio, and Volvo. 120 years ago this week, Ernest Estcourt took delivery of the first ‘production’ car from the Daimler Motor Company, Coventry and drove it home to Hampstead in London [20 April 1897]. His journey took 10.5 hours, including stops for…
13-19 March: Motoring Milestones
Cars, people and events in this week’s Motoring Milestones include: Formula 1, Lamborghini, Winton, Maserati, and the Chevrolet Corvette. 120 years ago this week, Emile Levassor (54) died from complications arising from injuries suffered near La Palud, France during the Paris-Marseille road-race [14 March 1897]. Four days later a daughter was won to Anna and…
The World’s Most Expensive Cars
Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bugatti – if you are into your super cars, then this infographic by Refused Car Finance will be right up your street. Showcasing a rundown of the most elite cars on the market these vehicles not only come with the eye watering price tags, but insane top speeds and acceleration. Find out…
The Advantages of Exotic Car Rentals in the Film Industry
Amy Trotter Exotic cars: they’re something that everyone has an opinion about, and that opinion is probably “fast,” “powerful,” and “desirable.” After all, something like an Audi R8 V10 Plus—with 610 horsepower and the ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds—is guaranteed to turn a few heads. While it’s hard…
13-18 February: Motoring Milestones
Cars, people and events in this week’s Motoring Milestones include: J. Frank Duryea, driving licences, Hore-Belisha, Mercedes, and Chevrolet Corvette… 90 years ago this week, Ford standardised 21-inch wheels on all Model T cars [14 February 1927]…. During the Ninety Mile Beach 5 lap handicap race, a non-competing car hurtled down the beach and collided…
One-day Autobahn in the U.S.
Driving four times the posted speed limit is likely to get you arrested — but for one day each year, auto enthusiasts from around the world gather in a small town to push their cars to the limit and legally drive at speeds of more than 180mph. We’re talking about an event known as the…
The Fast and Furious Cars Coming in 2017
The Fast and Furious Cars Coming in 2017 This is the perfect time of year for car buyers to begin wondering what their options for new cars will be in the upcoming 2017 sales year. Should you go ahead and buy now, or will it be best to wait and see what the future holds…