Buying a city car
In an age of niche marketing, it\’s rather refreshing to come across a class of car that should appeal to almost everybody. Apparently, 80% of British motorists travel just 20 miles each day to and from work and of those, 80% work in urban areas. These are the people targeted by the City car, a smaller spin on the standard Supermini concept, aimed at those who think that very small is very beautiful.
The Japanese tried – and failed – to launch this class of car in Europe in the early Nineties, having been forced into the production of such models by Read the rest of this entry »
Qualities to look for in high-performance sports saloon
If speed is your passion, opt for a high performance sports saloon with flexible options that allow you to enjoy the thrill of a sports car in an instant. Luxury sports saloon often gives its drivers the option of switching from a relaxing smooth ride to a sporty drive with just the touch of a button. Factors to consider when looking for a high performance sports saloon include the following:
Power steering. Sports parameter power steering makes driving around fast curves thrilling. Choose a car model that automatically adjusts to different driving situations and road conditions.
Automatic transmission. Sports saloon cars with this feature, have smoother and faster gear shifts enabling a sportier feel and gear transmission. Look for a luxury sports saloon that adapts to your personal driving style, with the option to select between a sporty or casual drive.
Automobile Racing is a Sport
Auto-racing has grown into one of the world’s most popular sports. Men have been competing ever since the dawn of mankind, the most magnificent manifestation of this desire to compete occurred in the Olympics. Ever since vehicles were built, they have been used for racing. Historically, people raced on horse-drawn buggies. After cars were built, they became the popular vehicles used for racing. On April 28 1887 the first ever race was organized in Paris but there was only one competitor, the first ever contest occurred on July 22 1894, organized by the Paris magazine Le Petit Journal. The next year a race from Paris to Bordeaux was organized. The Gordon Bennett Cup started the tradition of international racing competitions.
City to city racing gained popularity and many races were organized from Paris to other major cities connected to Paris in Europe. However, in 1903 Marcel Renault suffered from a fatal accident in the Paris-Madrid race, the Read the rest of this entry »