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Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull

A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look. That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More

I’m Not Sure I’m Insured For That…

They say that owning a car is an expensive choice – and there’s times when that’s definitely true. MOTs, services, flat tyres, chipped windscreens and even filling up and general maintenance can add up. And when you’re running a fleet, you’ve got more than just one or two vehicles to worry about! Then again, you’d ... Read More

Two paws on the wheel

You hear about some pretty remarkable stuff that goes on when people are driving. Ask any fleet driver and they’ll have no shortage of bizarre tales… Well, in this case, it’s a bizarre tail. Because when a police officer approached a vehicle after pulling it over for speeding, he found that the driver had four ... Read More

Fancy carrying your shopping in your airbags?

Sustainability is on everyone’s mind these days. Whether it’s moving away from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs, reducing your carbon footprint, or repurposing things to avoid sending them to landfill. Well, how about reusable shopping bags made from airbags? That’s exactly what Japanese car manufacturer Subaru is doing in a bid to reduce waste ... Read More

Batteries Not Included

Picture the scene… It’s Christmas morning, and you head down to watch your kids unwrap various presents, only to be greeted by the most terrifying words to any parent: Batteries not included. Once upon a time, it seemed that the entire world ran on double-A batteries and recently some car enthusiasts have taken that to ... Read More

Fancy Owning A Literal Tank?

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to drive a tank. I mean, it looks pretty cool, right? Well, if you’ve got enough dough, you might be able to get your hands on one at auction – and it’s a pretty special one. Because the Ripsaw tank from The Fate ... Read More

Hasta la vista, pothole…

Nobody likes potholes. So many roads are plagued with divots and potholes that it makes them incredibly difficult to drive on without: Driving at a snail’s pace, veering around the road to avoid them or the third (much less favourable) option – taking the bump. Well, it turns out that Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t like potholes ... Read More

The world’s most expensive number plate

When it comes to vehicles, there’s only so much you can do to make it ‘yours’. Sure, you can modify the engine, upgrade the interior, and if you really want to, you can go for a ‘Pimp My Ride’ style revamp. But one of the easiest ways to personalise your car and make it ... Read More

Part Car, Part Musical Instrument?

The idea of vehicles having a dual purpose has been around for a long time. James Bond’s amphibious car in the 1977 film, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Back to the Future’s time travelling DeLorean are two of pop culture’s biggest examples. And there have been plenty of ideas, innovations and attempts over the ... Read More

An Ode To Transformers?

There have been more than a few weird car designs over the years. And these days, it’s getting harder to innovate when it comes to vehicle designs. Well, unless you want to create something a bit more… out there. And that’s exactly what a Spanish EV company has done with their new car, the Lakota. ... Read More

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