Monthly Archives: June 2009

Scrappage scheme success

The government’s new scrappage scheme – designed to boost the flagging motor industry by incentivising the trade in of older cars – has been a massive success since it was launched in April – despite doubts voiced by the likes …

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New Golf has plenty of room for your clubs

Even with all the seats up, the new VW Golf Variant has more than enough space for your clubs and your trolley, with 560 litres of rear space on offer. And when you fold the rear seats down, that rear …

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50 year old Mini is in mint condition

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that most iconic of all British cars – the mighty Mini – the Royal mint are issuing four special £5 coins from Alderney. The four coins celebrate the history, style, sports success and heritage …

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Crossroads of the world goes traffic free

The iconic sight of yellow cabs and cars jostling for position in New York’s Times Square is now a thing of the past, as one of the world’s busiest intersections has become pedestrianised. As one of America’s top tourist attractions, …

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