If you are driving a car or truck made after the 2004 model year, it will have Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) installed. Before that date many manufacturers were installing them anyway with some actually available as expensive accessories. There is no question that ABS technology has saved untold lives over the…
Lasers have been around since the 1960s but they were just used for scientific research at first. The word “laser” is a tongue-twisting acronym standing for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” Today, lasers are being used for thousands of consumer and commercial applications but none were automotive related.…
Many vintage sports cars are still in a very drivable condition; even more so, historic motorsport events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK or Monterey Historic in the USA regularly bring those glorious cars back on the track. Of course, original tyres for the classic machinery are…
It’s not everyday the government has good news for car owners. But in NSW, Australia, the NSW compulsory third party (CTP) scheme just had an overhaul. Most vehicle owners will get cheaper CTP – and a refund if they’ve overpaid. Drivers in NSW don’t need reminding they pay the highest…
Ah…the Chrysler 300 sedan. What a car! It exudes luxury and has Chrysler’s reputation for quality and fine workmanship written all over it. The 300 is one of the finest sedans in the automotive world. It can compete on any level with all the affluent international brands but comes with…
Picture courtesy motortrend.com The BMW i8 - continuing excellence The BMW i8 represents the epitome of German engineering by harnessing the combined power of an electric motor and a turbocharged mini engine, to produce staggering performance not normally found in hybrid vehicles. A carbonfibre body provides agility, safety and handling,…
Car Lease: is it for you? Cars are quick to depreciate. Your shiny new vehicle today, won’t have the same value after five years. Remember, a car’s value starts to drop as soon as you drive away from the dealer. And with that said, what can buyers do to protect…
Credit: Wikipedia The reaction was mixed when Google finally released its first self-driving prototype in 2014. The vehicle, which wouldn’t look out of place in the Pixar Cars movie, certainly wasn’t the futuristic design that many expected. In an interview with Forbes, designer YooJung Ahn claimed that this was the…
How satisfied are your customers when they leave? Few people see the value car parks carry. They can function as part of a specific business or as a parking area for various entities. In all scenarios they carry the potential to benefit a company or impact it negatively. This may seem…
Saving money on a car isn’t all about the price you pay when you drive it off the lot. Saving on car ownership involves small decisions made each day that you own the vehicle. Of course, choosing the right car for savings is important; see this list of cheapest cars…
2016 saw a record high for used cars sales, with the volume of sales declining slightly coming into the start of 2017. However, surprisingly, a recent survey from Opinium has revealed that very few drivers are properly protecting their investments and are leaving themselves open for potentially huge loses, should…
Ever had a time that your car wouldn’t start? Yup, it’s not much fun – especially if its dark and/or raining outside. The maddening part is that you just want to know: is it time to call AAA or simply get a jump start? There’s a big difference between those…
Picture motortrend.com Many people think that a Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is just a Hybrid vehicle with the ability to be charged. While that statement is technically true, there is a bit more to; There are differences in the way the two operate under the hood. In this article, we will look…
This week BSCB is Photo Reporting in Ireland, so market updates will be less frequent. We will be fully back on deck next week.
Ford is an interesting car company; it tries to never become stale in its innovation and car designs. I’ve noticed in the last couple of years or so that when I do a double take on a car that’s driving by it’s usually a Ford. In fact, it’s always a…