BMW’s striking new car, the i8, sets the benchmark for petrol/ electric hybrid vehicles. With incredible fuel economy combined with supercar performance and styling, it’s an amazing engineering achievement and points the way for other manufacturers. The futuristic body work combines a mixture of super light carbon fibre and plastic panels to keep weight down to a minimum, and this car certainly stands out from the crowd. On paper, the i8’s 1.5 litre turbocharged 3 cylinder engine seems a little underwhelming. However, combined with 129bhp electric motor, the hybrid power plant produces 357bhp in total, with 570nm of torque… not...
Leaving your car on a steep hill can sometimes be a worry. If the cars parking break should fail (and they can!) you could be faced with a runaway disaster. At the very least your car will suffer some damage and it could be a lot worse. A heavy vehicle can pick up speed pretty fast and cause major damage and be potentially lethal to pedestrians and other road users when it crashes. There are several steps you can take when parking to give you peace of mind alongside regular servicing of the vehicle. A quick test of your hand...
Love the idea of an electric car but put off by the lack of range, long charge times and the weight of all those batteries? Well, Toyota may have the answer: Hydrogen fuel cells. And they’ve recently decided to share thousands of patents on their hydrogen fuel cell technology…for free! Cars powered by these fuel cells could offer increased range over their battery powered counterparts, with much faster refuelling, an abundant fuel source (hydrogen gas can be obtained from ordinary water) and best of all the only stuff coming from the exhaust is good old H2O. Of course there are...
Like any sales jobs most potential employers are looking for proof of previous sales targets achieved and way that you have managed to reach good sales levels with great customer satisfaction. This is particularly important in car sales as you would need to be able to read customers to ensure you know what they need from their new car and be able to deliver them a product that they are happy with at a price that your company is happy with. It’s about getting a balanced deal that suits all. Previous experience in car sales would be preferable however it’s...
I had often heard that BMW’s are not very good in wet and icy conditions but I didn’t realise quite how bad they could be until I owned one through winter. There are a number of factors that can cause a car to underperform in wintery conditions and if you have a car that struggles in the wet, then you may want to consider the points below. Rear wheel drive cars are often worse in the winter than front or four wheel drive vehicles. This is something to consider when making you initial purchase. Tyres have a great effect on...
For a number of years now there has been talks about dealerships becoming redundant as more people are searching and buying car online. With the likes of auction sites such as Ebay, people are getting used to buying cars without having actually seen them in the flesh. I personally think that there will always be a large number of people that do want to see a car and test drive it before buying, especially when it comes to new models. Plus many people say they go to a dealership for the whole experience they receive and that that is a...
Would you consider choosing a cheap tyre over a premium brand an informed decision? The cost of leading premium tyre brands has been a major cause for concern with all customers. While little known cheap or cheaper tyre brands present a wide range of quality tyre options for your car. What’s in a brand name? Tests of varying tyre brands have interestingly proven that cheap tyres, more often than not, fared just as well, if not better than more expensive premium branded tyres. Cheap tyres offer value for money including being environmental friendly in terms of improving fuel efficiency and...
There are hundreds of jobs that are related to working in the motoring industry from being a tyre fitter to a car sales person. Most businesses within the motoring industry require people with many different experiences and qualifications. In a car dealership for example, you may find they have technicians, accounts people, sales staff, admin and management. With such a wide range of skills required, you can often find a job that suits you within one of these establishments. There is a great opportunity to progress your career in the motor trade as sometimes there is a high level of...
