Many countries have had a crack at automotive manufacture. Some are vastly more superior than others. Companies fail and are forgotten. British Leyland is a notable victim of its own failures- ingenious ideas let down by poor execution. Germany is now feeling the effects of a flaw - but one purposely built into the design. Even with Volkswagen's ... Continue to the full article

Well I've just turned 29, and I've kept the same 1.6 Focus for 3 years.  Every year the premium dropped, up to this year when it halved.  So what's happening here? My first car (a 94' 306) was £2,200 per year for the cover.  It made me think "this is just an excerisise in stopping young people driving..."  So what's the ... Continue to the full article

Getting a car is a sign of being an adult. And no, it’s not because it’s a symbol of your newfound freedom and the mobility that comes with coming of age. Acquiring a car is a sign of being a responsible adult because getting one involves a lot of paperwork, the biggest of which is financing it. Since most of us aren’t born as billionaire babies, ... Continue to the full article