Whether you own a personalised number plate already or you're considering making your first number plate purchase, this article contains all the relevant information about the vehicle registration you're interested in, including its issue date and place of origin.Since the petrol engine began to replace the steam engine in the mid 1890's the popularity of the motor car has been explosive.By the early 1900's there was already a reputed 5000 cars...more
AUDI INCENTIVE FOR LATEST HYPER STIMULATOR CHALLENGE SERIESThe organiser of New Zealand's biggest and most popular racing simulator league, Auckland-based Hyper Stimulator New Zealand, has brought in the big guns to help promote it's latest multi-player league challenge.The six-round challenge starts today and goes through until November with the support of Audi importer Audi New Zealand.Audi New Zealand have put up a pair of genuine Audi Sport...more
Less than six months after its launch, the new Ibiza range has expanded with the arrival of two new versions that combine distinct sports character with the commitment to environmental sustainability. In the first, innovative design and technology join character and exclusivity in the Ibiza Cupra.At SEAT, they believe that a car should move the driver in more ways than one. The sportier new Ibiza is an adventure in power, comfort and technology.The 0 to 62 mph time is an entirely respectable 7.5 seconds and the top speed cracks three figures - 135 mph to be precise. On paper the petrol engine has the edge on top speed and acceleration but such comparisons can be misleading because the diesel engine gets a six-speed manual 'box while the petrol makes do with five cogs.This combines suspension settings tuned for the keen driver with an intelligent power steering system that not only adjusts the amount of assistance according to driving speed nothing particularly novel there but also considers the position of the wheels and how quickly the steering wheel is being turned.Mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, the three cylinder 1.2 petrol delivers a decidedly 'green' 42 mpg on the...more
There is nothing like a nice comfortable drive around the country in a recreational vehicle to view the beautiful sights around America. Experienced RV owners know that they must check to be sure that their RV air conditioning is in proper working condition for the summer. Even the most comfortable RV can become extremely unpleasant if the cooling...more
Though you may have started the search for your car online chances are that you visited a showroom to buy the car itself. Of course it may also be true that you actually started considering car options much before it was time for you to make the decision and for a while you may have been observing cars and evaluating them.At the time of observing...more
It is amazing how car aftermarket products are able to improve key attributes of a factory built car. A car designed by experts and built to very high standards. The key aspect the car aftermarket products leverage is that a factor built car is mass produced and is meant for the masses whereas the car aftermarket products are all about customizing and personalizing your car.If you were to consider the various parts and components that make up your car you would find a lot of remarkable products there. For example you will be amazed by the engine, its various subsystems, the suspension, the interiors, the lights and many other high tech components that together make up your car. You may even be impressed by simpler car aftermarket products such as body kits. However there are some apparently very simple and almost boring components that too can be customized and they can really give you a lot of value.One such product is a carbon fiber hood. As far as boring car components go there could hardly be a more boring one than a car hood. Its job is to cover the engine area and be able to open and close easily. It hardly does anything more than that. Yet a carbon fiber hood is a great car...more
When your car was designed some of the best minds in the world poured over the facts of what you will need in the various circumstance during which you will need to drive your car. This is not a simple task. It involves gathering information, doing...more
Once you have got over the excitement of buying your new car then you can get ready for the excitement of doing it up. Just as you spent time choosing the make and model of your car, you now have to spend time choosing the car aftermarket products....more
When you sit down to plan the car aftermarket products you will add to your car you will consider several products big and small. Many of these products will be complex ones with a functionality that dove tails with the car and delivers a better car...more
There is a huge range of car aftermarket products for you to choose from. After buying your car when you sit down to figure out which car aftermarket products you want to add you maybe surprised there are so many products to chose from.It is possible...more
Jeep is a versatile vehicle. These are used in varieties of activities. Because of this jeeps are vulnerable to wide range of abuses and hazards. The open body that the jeeps come with is the principal reason behind dirt/dust accumulation and UV...more
Before you commit to buy any used cars, a complete and exclusive inspection is must. Your probable car needs a methodical inspection by an experienced mechanic even if you have properly inspected the vehicle yourself. If not the mechanic, you can...more