Author Lauryn Corbett

Think ‘pick-up truck’ and many will conjure the image of a rusty battered workhorse, kicking up dust in a small anonymous mid-west American town. While the idea of the pick-up truck remains deeply Americ...

Whether you love them or hate them, you have to admit that sleeper car acceleration gets a reaction. We’ve gathered a few of our favourites to show off in this article along with their biggest advantages. ...

There are more British car parts in the vehicles taking to our roads. A new report has shown UK car manufacturing to be in good health, with more British parts being used and an increasing number of vehicles...

Anyone planning a relaxed road trip would be advised to give these five roads a miss, as they have been crowned some of the most dangerous in the world! North Yungas Road, Bolivia If you make even one small m...

What is a ricer car? Well it isn’t easy to pinpoint a definitive meaning, but generally it relates to vehicles that have been modified in such a way that they more like a Japanese street racer, without touchi...

Everyone usually remembers to check their fuel and tyre levels before setting off on a long journey. However, it is also worth trying to keep a few basic items in your car at all times, just in case you run int...

The 8th CumbriaVAG Show & Shine Festival runs from June 17th to 18th this year and it has grown to become the biggest weekend VAG event held in the whole North West; if you love cars, camping, comedy and mu...

The iconic Audi Quattro’s debut was back in 1980 and it went on to become a Group B rally legend with legions of fans all over the world. The Quattro has certainly become a cult classic and we couldn't think ...

From June 3rd to June 4th 2017, GTI International will be celebrating its 30th year with a festival-style event focused on high performance VW Group vehicles. As this is the biggest show of its kind in the UK, ...

There’s no such thing as a perfect driver. Despite how highly you regard your driving skills, it is likely you’ve picked up some traits that your fellow road users find utterly infuriating since passing you...

Naming a car is a tricky business and you've got to feel for the poor soul responsible for devising a striking yet language-transcending name for every new model that enters the market. This is especially the c...

Of the 43 million sold since 1966, the AE86 is unquestionably the finest Corolla ever created and is now without doubt a cult classic. What it lacks in punchy looks, it more than makes up for with its be...

Everyone knows that if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a well known product, your best bet is China. Widely regarded as the capital of modern manufacturing, China produces the majority of all techn...

When a new generation car launches, you can bet your house on the fact that it will be refreshed, facelifted or updated within three or four years. These mid-life facelift exercises vary wildly in intensity,...

Everyone has a favourite when it comes to a fight between manual and automatic. You either love the ease of driving an automatic or would never give up your manual gearstick for anything. If you need some help ...

The Skoda Yeti has been a loyal servant in reinventing the Czech brand, which for a long time was the whipping boy of the motoring world. Much like the Nissan Juke - one of its rivals - this boxy compact SUV...

The Motor-Vision team all have that go to song whilst driving, but do you? A song so catchy or classic that makes you seat wiggle at traffic lights, sing along or finger tap too?  There were a wide variety ...

Few SUVs look as intimidating and no-nonsense as the G-Class. In an age where the image and aura of SUVs has been bent, diluted and cutesy-fied (Evoque, Juke, we’re looking at you), the G wagon remains a beac...

The UK has some of the best places for a road-tripper to explore and whether you are planning to journey around in a van or a car, we have the ultimate guide to ensure your tour is the best it can be. Be...

The Supra is known by enthusiasts for its famous Twin Turbo model in the 1990's. This vehicle is a classic performance car that will remain recognisable forever and for what owners were getting, it was extr...

Mimms Honda Day has come a long way since its early days as a local meet up in a service station and this year’s event is being held at the fantastic Rockingham Speedway on April 23rd. Even now that it is ...

Ford is one of the best-known car companies in the world and the Simply Ford annual event which celebrates this superb manufacturer is coming up on the 30th of April 2017. Owners and Ford enthusiasts are gua...

Do you ever feel frustrated that your car never returns its advertised fuel consumption figure? You’re not the only one; this deflating mpg shortfall has been going on for yonks and motorists are quite rig...

April 2017 marked the introduction of a new road tax system. Previously, any car that emitted 100g/km of CO2 or less qualified for free road tax (or ‘vehicle excise duty’ (VED) as it is officially known). ...