Roshaizul who blogs at autolure recently sent me some pics of a Nissan Cefiro converted to the Skyline R34 by a young Malaysian car Modifier.More about the car on the blog post "Nissan Cefiro Skyline...
Nissan conversion
The new BMW Z4
The new BMW Z4 is out. In case you are wondering what's new. Well, it's the first BMW with a retractable Hard-Top roof. I wonder why it took them so long. The Mercedes SLK has had retractable hardroofs...
Jaguar's Used car locator
Jaguar has launched a brand new Used Car Locator to find approved used Jaguar cars. With great features including personalised content, high quality images and links to fully interactive e-brochures among others.According to them, all the used cars undergo extensive warranty and vehicle checks.So...
The Nissan Z tour
The Nissan Z has developed quite a following and as a warm up to the upcoming launch of the all new 370Z, Nissan is having a rally across the US. You can Follow the Z North American Rally which is currently in Washington D.C.. This will be followed by a stop in Gaithersburg, Maryland on December 11th.Check...
National Tyres and Autocare Spon End
Contrary to what some people might believe, I don't have anything against National Tyres and Autocare. If I have a good experience as a customer with any business, I will write about it and vice versa. In case you are wondering what I am talking about read my review "Experience with National Tyres...
UK Car Industry in Trouble
Just last month, Tata the new owners of Jaguar and Land Rover announced that 850 workers could lose their jobs. This was following a meeting with Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary and attended by 17 senior representatives from the troubled motor industry. The representatives wanted a rescue package.Today,...
Euro NCAP test results
Euro NCAP recently released the results of the test on 12 of Europe’s best-selling cars. These were for cars in the following categories: Supermini, Small Family, Large Family, Small Off-Roader, Pick up and Large MPV.Apparently this is the last time the present rating system will be used. The new rating...
Fuel prices go lower
I am delighted. I thought I would never see the day when petrol prices would go below the 90p mark. Well, today on my way back from the University, saw that petrol is now 89.9p.I have to thank Asda for this new development. They were the ones who started the price war by lowering the fuel prices first...
Battery down
Last weekend we were all set to go to Bristol for a day trip - all got into the car, TomTom ready and then the car refused to start. It was really frustrating. I suspected a run down battery but wa snot sure as I could still use the locking remote.Waited till Monday this week. Called up RAC. A guy...
Least expensive cars to drive
Our Volvo is really comfortable but I have come to realise why it is a "luxury" car - it guzzles fuel. Now I find myself driving the old Ford Escort most of the time as it is more economical.Anyway,...
Finding a repair shop with RepairPal
If you are a conscientious car owner like me, I am sure you have at one time or the other faced the problem of finding a suitable garage to repair or service your car. Unless money is not an issue, it can really be time consuming and stressful to find a repair shop. One site in the US that is getting...
Changing clutch on my Ford Escort
The problem with buying a used car, especially one that's older than 5 years, is that the parts start failing one after the other. I have had clutch problems on my old Ford Escort from day one. Of late it had been giving me a lot of problems - the clutch was so damn hard that I used to have pain in...
2008 Singapore Motorshow
The 2008 Singapore Motorshow is now on. This bi-annual event started on the 26th of this month at at the Suntec City Convention Centre It will run on till the 5th of Octob...
Response to Anon - National Tyres and Autocare
Someone "Anonymous" left a comment on my post "Experience with National Tyres and Autocare". He or She said:"hi there i work for national, the advert is not mis leading !! if you bother to read it properly it states, ON A RANGE OF BARUM AND AVON TYRES, SELECTED SIZES ONLY !! as for the tracking, the...
Small 4X vehicle
My "Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday" post.These kind of vehicles are used in the University of Warwick, Coventry by the Landscaping people. Not sure but I think they are Kawasaki 4X mul...
Fuel prices may go down in the UK
According to Sky News, petrol prices may fall in the country. I hope this is true even though I am not betting on it. It's quite funny to see petrol pumps increasing the prices as soon as World oil prices go up. However, when the World prices go down, they will take their own sweet time to lower the...
First batch of MGTF LE500S leave Longbridge
A batch of MG Rover cars left the Longbridge plant in Birmingham today - the first time since April 2005 when MG Rover was taken over by Nanjing Automobile Corporation for £53 million. The first batch...
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, the latest fuel efficient car from Ford is set to hit European roads soon. Recently unveiled at the British International Motor Show, the car does 65 miles to the gallon (some say...
Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic
Proton Cars UK has announced the launch of the GEN-2 ecoLogic range (Yes! That's how they write the name). Available in a hatchback or saloon version, the ecoLogic models are priced 10,995 and £10,795...
Buying from a used car dealer
A few friends are looking to upgrade their cars and having read my review of Station Garage in Balsall Common, were asking my opinion on various options available.Buying a used car is always a gamble. There are usually three reasons a person sells of a car:1. Upgrading to a new car2. Financial problems...
Washing the engine
I plan to sell off my old Ford Escort. Decided to give it a nice wash before putting it up on the market. Took it to the car wash nearby, just behind "The Pilot" pub on Burnaby road. The rates were not...
Electric cars in La Rochelle
This is my second "Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday" post.Saw a few cars near the Les Minimes post on our vacation in La Rochelle. They were hooked up to some sort of recharging post. I don't understand...
Jaguar Special Edition XK60
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic XK120 sports car, Jaguar has launched a special addition to the XK range, named Special Edition XK60.The car is available in both coupé and convertible...
Reviews of garages / workshops in Coventry
Hollis Road garage - MOTKNS Autoparts Ltd, Foleshill - Car Repair/Ford SpecialistNational Tyres and Autocare, Gosford Street - TyresStation Garage Coventry, Ballsal Common - Used Car and ServicingTaxi & car repairs, Stoney Stanton - Car Repair and ServicingTPS Autos Ltd, Foleshill - Car Repair/...
Review of KNS Autoparts - Ford specialists in Coventry
After I bought the Volvo from Station Garage, I was wondering what to do with our old Ford Escort. Read my post "Ryanair to La Rochelle" in case you are wondering what happened to the car.I had made...
Buying a used car - my experience with Station Garage
Continued from "Buying a used car - my experience 1."Note: Company not recommended. Have had numerous complaints about this company from various readers. Moreover the company website has been down for...
Ford sued for selling too many limited edition Mustangs
Drew Connor, a Ford customer along with 100 other people are suing Ford and Roush Performance Products Inc. for alleged misrepresentation. According to them, they were promised that only...
Buying a used car - my experience 1
Buying a used car is a tiring and frustrating task. I have learnt that over the course of thiese few day. Ever since my car broke down along the A14 and I found out that repairing the engine would cost me more than the value of the car, I have been looking for a good used car.Besides looking at the...
Fuel prices down
Finally some good news. My car was low on fuel and I drove down to my favourite petrol BP station. I was really happy when I noticed the prices have gone down to 113.9p from 117.9pAs I wasn't sure how long the prices would remain down, I filled up the car - full tank. Half an hour later as I was driving...
Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday
I am starting this new meme called "Auto Story in Pictures Wednesday".This meme is for auto enthusiasts, photographers, car owners - in fact everyone is welcome to join in. It's really simple. All you...
The 1937 Tatra T87
Check out the classic 1937 Tatra T87 at Jay Leno’s Garage. Designed by Hans Ledwinka, this streamlined, air-cooled, rear-engine car was built by Czechoslovakian manufacturer Tatra and was the favourite of German officers during World War II. Check out the Wikipedia page of the Tatra T87.Thanks for...
The new C3 Picasso
The new Citroen C3 family body style will be presented at this year’s Paris Motor Show and launch in the first-quarter of next year.Despite it's small appearance, this MPV measures 4.08 m long, 1.73...
Discounts on car rentals
One of my friends is going to Austria for a holiday and he initially had planned to drive there but later on decided to fly there. I asked him how he was planning to get around the place and found out that he planned to use public transport from moving around the city and hiring a car for going outside...
New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV
A new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV model will be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show. the show will run from August 26 to September 7 (open to the public on August 29) at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.The...
New Racing Lancer
Image released by MitsubishiHere's the new 'Racing Lancer' developed for the 2009 Dakar Rally. It has the codename MRX09, which stands for 'Mitsubishi Rally 'Cross Country'('X'). The suffix 09 stands...
Toyota showcase at British Motor show
Toyota GB will be will be showcasing its entire range of vehicles at the British International Motor Show 2008.The IQThis includes the revolutionary Toyota iQ and the Urban Cruiser SUV. The Urban CruiserThe...
Experience with National Tyres and Autocare
I needed to change my tyres and was quite excited when I found out that National Tyres and Autocare was offering two tyres for the price of one. As they say, "if it sounds to good to be true, it usually...
The Nissan Sylphy
One of Nissan's best selling cars - the Sylphy has finally reached Malaysia. It was launched last week by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd, Nissan's official distributor in Malaysia. It features an alluminium...
Stunt driving
A friend forwarded me these pics of some crazy Arabs doing stunt driving. Really dangerous and I don't recommend anyone from following their example. However, I go to admit, the driver is quite skil...
Tata to create 700 jobs in the UK
Indian car maker, Tata recently announced a £ 700 million investment plan with the creation of 600 jobs at Jaguar Land Rover. It is also launching a new programme to recruit new graduate engineers in September. That's great news for the Midlands. I have no idea why but unlike other companies, there...
McCain to issue Clean Car Challenge
Republican John McCain want's to be seen as environmentally friendly. He said that he would issue a Clean Car Challenge to U.S. automakers. If he was elected, he would propose "A $300 million prize for the development of a battery package that has the size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog the...
Ford to reduce production of bigger vehicles
Hit by falling demand for their bigger vehicles - namely pickups and sport utility vehicles, Ford will produce 25% fewer vehicles in the third quarter of this year as compared to last year.They also...
Lancer Sportback to be unvieled at Paris Motor Show
The new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will be unveiled at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008). The show is being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October...
Job cuts at Aston Martin
Around 60 temporary workers at Aston Martin's Gaydon factory will lose their jobs later this month. Some of the staff that will lose their jobs said that "they were given less than three weeks' notice"Read the report here: Jobs axe falls at Aston Martin Gaydon b...
Asian brands beat American brands in the US
According to a report in the International Herald Tribune, the three big US car makers, namely, General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler, combined sold less than (44.4 %) than the Asian brands - 10 brands in total (48.1 %) for the first time ever. The data was provided by the Autodata Corporation.Amazingly,...
Nissan to build new model at Sunderland plant
According to latest reports, Japanese carmaker Nissan will build a new compact car at its Sunderland plant in the UK. That is good news as it means more jobs. At present the Sunderland factory also makes the Note.It also plans to move manufacturing of the Micra to Chennai in India. According to Carlos...
Safety test results for some family cars
Euro NCAP recently released the test results for seven cars in five different categories. The cars, which are targeted at consumers with families, include the Audi A4, Skoda Superb, Citroen Berlingo, Ford Kuga, the VW T5 Caravelle and two Superminis, the Hyundai i10 and the Seat Ibiza. All of the cars...
Nobody has heard of Proton
I was quite surprised to find out that among all my PhD friends here at the Warwick Business School, there's only one guy who has heard about Proton, Malaysia's national car company. A friend who's quite knowledgeable about cars told me that at one time there were a number of Proton cars on UK streets...
Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi to collaborate in in Russia
According to a news release, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will set up a joint venture in Russia. The JV will produce vehicles for 3 brands, namely, Peugeot, Citroën and Mitsubishi in aassembly plant which will be located in Kaluga, 180 kmd South-West of Moscow.The plant will...
Flying cars
Was stuck in a jam back from the University yesterday and how I wished I had a car that could take off vertically and just fly back home. Well the idea is nothing new and countless sci--fi movies feature flying cars.In fact there are several prototypes of flying cars in existence right now. Check...
Get auto insurance quotes
One of my friends was planning to buy a used car and asked me if I had some tips. He was so surprised when he learnt about the road tax, the MOT tests and of course the cost of insurance. If you are buying from a dealer, they will usually try to convince you to get the insurance from one of the companies...
Most efficient cars
Yahoo! Cars UK has come up with a list of Five of the most efficient cars. This was based on fuel uses and emissions. They are listed under 5 different classes :City slickersFiat 500Compact superminisSEAT...
The Dacia revolution
Check out the ad for the Dacia Logan. See whether you can recognise the prominent revolutionary figures portrayed in the clip. I heard it caused quite a stir.The "revolution" apparently refers to the fact that, due to it's aggressive pricing, the Logan MCV is a real "car for the people".For your information,...
Least fuel economical cars
Forbes has compiled a list of the "World's Worst Gas-Guzzling Cars". It's not surprising that some of the most desirable cars are also the ones on top of the list. This includes the Lamborghini Murcielago...
Nissan GT-R demand outstrips supply
There has been an overwhelming demand for the Nissan GT-R here in the UK. They were swamped with 700 orders within 48 hours of the official opening for orders on 2 April 2008, even though the cars would...
Th!nk cars in the UK soon
With the petrol prices way up, it's becoming quite a burden to drive the car. I really do wish I had a hybrid or electric car> Anyway, was just reading about the Th!nk cars from the Norwegian company...
