How to Avoid Being Carjacked

Carjacking is an extremely rare form of vehicle crime in the UK but one that has received a lot of media attention when it does occur. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) state that the risk of carjacking is actually far less than the fear, but advise that drivers should be aware and remain alert. Carjacking essentially involves having your vehicle stolen from you whilst you are in or around it. Carjackers have been known to force cars off the road, jump drivers at junctions... Read more »

What DVLA Cherished Number Plates are Celebrities Sporting These Days?

DVLA cherished number plates are just as popular with celebrities as they are with the regular ‘Joe’. A cherished number plate is a way for one to stand out and celebrities want separate or unique distinction for their vehicles just as much as the rest of us! Can you imagine refusing 50,000 grand in order to keep your DVLA cherished number plate? Well, that’s exactly what Max Bvgraves did. He loves his Rolls Royce and obviously his MB 1 plate just as much! Mr. Bvgraves is the record... Read more »

Four Tips For Choosing a Limousine

Before you look for a limousine company it’s in your best interest to consider what type of limo you need. There are varied types and designs available depending on the company you choose. Many have modern, up-to-date vehicles while others are still working with cars from a few years back. It all simply depends on what you want; to this effect, asking the questions below will help you narrow down your list and figure out the type of limousine that is right for you. For what kind of event do... Read more »

Four Popular Types of Limousine

Choosing the right limousine is often an important factor to many people, so it’s a good thing there are a wide variety to choose from. When looking for the limo that suits your tastes, remember to ask yourself questions such as how many or few passengers will be riding with you, what kind of ambiance you prefer, what your budget is and any other questions you might have. While there are numerous types of limousines available, four of the most popular are the Ford Excursion stretch limo, the... Read more »

Top 10 Hottest Limos in the World

Here is a list of some of what we consider to be the world’s hottest limos. They were chosen with attention to popularity amongst users and their aesthetic appeal on a general level. Keep in mind that these are all production models and that there are some very awesome custom limos that abound; this “hotness list” mostly applies to stock models that have been stretched. If you have a special favorite you’d like to share with readers, please post a comment below and let us... Read more »

Auto Insurance 101 - Finding the Right Car Insurance

Auto insurance policies are one of the most basic and common types of policies available to consumers. Like any other insurance policy, they involve specific terms and protocols that are often confusing to wade through. Quite simply, an auto insurance policy includes these elements: there is the insurance company, who is offering the policy; the agent, who is the insurance company’s representative; the consumer, who is looking to purchase a policy, and the terms, which state the responsibilities,... Read more »

The Incredible Electric Motorcycle-Latest Developments

Global warming, high gasoline and oil prices have several companies and many experimenters working on battery powered Motorcycles. Advances in battery technology and super efficient motors have made the electric motorcycle practical. Also fuel cells have started to appear on some models. Thin film fuel cells and other fuel cell technology promise an exciting future. The first mention of electric motorcycles in patents was in the 1860’s but we have come a long way since then. Modern electric... Read more »

How to Avoid Traffic Congestion

Great Britain is experiencing a considerable traffic congestion problem. The Department for Transport published a bulletin on various road statistics. The numbers show that the problem is not only currently present, but it is increasing at a rather exponential rate. Between the years of 2005 and 2006, it is estimated that the level of traffic increased by 7 billion vehicle kilometers to 506 billion vehicle kilometers. Of this vehicle traffic, car traffic accounted for 402.4 billion vehicle kilometers,... Read more »

New Motorcycle Test to be Introduced

If you are a motorcycle rider, you are probably already aware of the fact that starting next year in 2008 it will be a bit more difficult for you to obtain your motorcycle driving license. The reason why is that the Great Britain government has ascertained that the requirements for being able to operate a motorcycle must be raised, and in response to this they have implemented a new motorcycle training test. Starting next year all potential motorcycle driving license holders must pass the new and... Read more »

Diesel Vehicles Require Careful Maintenance

Most people are aware that diesel engines get better gas consumption than gas engines. They burn fuel more efficiently than gas engines so they require less fuel. But the added fuel efficiency comes with a price. Diesel engines are much heavier than gas engines in order to sustain the stress of higher compression ratios. Diesel engines have better pull in the gears, which reduces the need for constant gear changing. But they typically vibrate more and are noisier under the hood. They also accelerate... Read more »