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Best New Cars of 2017

Best New Cars of 2017

Every year a fleet of new vehicles arrives, from old favourites receiving refreshed leases of life to brand-new models being rolled out of the factory doors for the very first time. Join us as we take a look at the ones we can't wait to drive in 2017.

The UKs Favourite Driving Songs

The UKs Favourite Driving Songs

From the radios that set the scenes of our morning commutes to the soothing songs we play at night, music has never strayed too far from the steering wheel. To see if we could pin down a soundtrack to the UKs roads, we took a look at polls, "Top Driving Song" CD's and turned on the radio to see which songs cropped up the most. Join us to take a look at ten of the most iconic songs that continue to reverberate in our vehicles.

The Most Expensive License Plates in the UK

The Most Expensive License Plates in the UK

We see hundreds of license plates every single day, and to most of us they simply blend into the medley of the commute home. To the particularly car-proud, however, they are more than just license plates; they are status symbols, hilarious jokes, or expressions of individuality. For your reading pleasure, we have made a list of the most expensive license plates in the UK ever.

Odd Car Accessories Top 10

Odd Car Accessories Top 10

As you would expect, people grow very attached to their cars. In many ways, the car you drive is an extension of yourself, from the skill with which you handle your vehicle to your temperament on the road. People are so fond of their cars, in fact, that they like to personalise them. Unfortunately, however, this usually has a similar effect to putting sunglasses on your pet dog: amusing for a short while, then awkward.

Formula One Record Breakers

Formula One Record Breakers

Among Formula One fans, the battle rages eternal to finally decide who the all-time greatest race driver is. Rather than wade into the debate, we've decided to present you with the facts; a handful of the many records held by Formula One drivers. We've cherry picked ten of these for you, in order to help you make your own mind up on who is the sports greatest ever driver. Oh, and we've also popped in the worst Formula One driver of all time, just for good measure.

The 10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction

The 10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction

The cars on this list are so eye-wateringly pricey that it's hard to imagine anyone ever being confident enough to drive them. May we present to you... the most expensive cars ever sold at auction... ever!

Car Cultures of the World: United Arab Emirates

Car Cultures of the World: United Arab Emirates

This months Car Culture of the World is the United Arab Emirates; specifically, Dubai. In the 90's, it was little more than a ghost town, with a couple of dodgy hotels and swirling red sand covering the roads. Fast forward a decade or two, and Dubai has been reborn, like a Stars in their Eyes contestant emerging from sequined doors, wreathed in dry ice. And their tuner scene is insane.

Car Safety through the Years

Car Safety through the Years

Despite the common insistence of grandparents the world over that they dont make em like they used to, the statistics point to cars being safer than ever before. The road to automotive perfection hasnt been without potholes, though. Lets hop into the Bristol Street DeLorean, floor it to 88mph and visit some of the pioneering moments in the history of motoring safety.

Car Cultures of the World: Sweden

Car Cultures of the World: Sweden

Think of Sweden, and what springs to mind? Some questionable Eurovision tunes, flowing golden manes, and murderous Vikings. What definitely doesnt leap to the fore of the imagination though, is slick haired, leather clad ruffians tearing around in hot rods. This subculture, however, has been active throughout Scandinavia since the 1950s, carving a path of notoriety down generations. Meet the raggare.

Car Cultures of the World: Japan

Car Cultures of the World: Japan

With companies such as Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and dozens more all based there, its no wonder that the Japanese car industry is one of the strongest in the world, holding the title of largest car producing country in the world. The land of the rising sun is in love with all things car-related, and their willingness to experiment has led to some of motorings most important revolutions.

Surprising Celebrity Cars

Surprising Celebrity Cars

Thought being a celeb was all about gold Lamborghinis, diamond encrusted hub caps, and chauffeurs? Think again, as our list of surprising celebrity cars reveals a far more modest state of affairs.

Car Cultures Around the World: USAs Route 66

Car Cultures Around the World: USAs Route 66

The USA is quite big. Just shy of 10 million square kilometres, actually. The United States spans mountains, lakes the size of seas, deserts, and just about every other climate you could imagine. As you would expect, a country so vast has some pretty spectacular stretches of road, and none is more famous or iconic than Route 66.

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