Audi Trials New Models That Can Pay Their Own Way
Audi wireless parking pilot project could make hunting for loose change and lost tickets a thing of the past. Audi are currently working on technology that could mean no more going through the rigmarole of grabbing a ticket going into a car park, keeping that ticket safe until departure and then fumbling for loose change or cards for parking payment with children and shopping in tow. Through the ‘Audi connect wireless payment’...
Young, Single Professional and in the market for a Premium Hatchback?
Are you a young, single professional? Got between €25,000 and €30,000 to spend on a hatchback? Then Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo and Audi think they have the car for you. We take a look at the premium hatchback pack. Manufacturers like Audi and BMW are synonymous with big, luxury saloon cars. But by building hatchbacks and selling them cheaper than their saloons, these manufacturers make their brand accessible to a different type...
What Does Driverless Cars Mean For Motoring?
Cars are getting smarter. So smart that some do not even need a driver to control them. But what do driverless cars mean for motoring? Modern cars are smart. Some cars can park themselves at the touch of a button. Features like lane departure warning systems, automatic lights and emergency stop systems work together to make our cars safer on the road, but they also take some of the thinking out of driving. Headlamps will turn on...
Our Guide to the New Cars of 2013 – Alfa Romeo to Chrysler
From supermini to supercar, they are all here, our A to Z review of what’s heading our way in 2013. ALFA ROMEO – The big news for petrol heads is the arrival of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-year. Final technical specifications have yet to be announced – indeed, the production version hasn’t been unveiled yet but thanks to its carbon-fibre chassis it will mate an exceptionally low kerb weight with 250bhp performance, provided by a...
What’s in a Name?
Ford chose big cat names before a cougar became known as a predatory older female. Volkswagen chose a wind theme to name some of their legendary models. The names of all Italian cars sound sexy. What’s in a name? Manufacturers may spend years developing a new model, excruciating over things like driving dynamics and fuel economy. Then after years of toil comes the moment when they unveil the car to the world. What about the name?...
