LOTS of people in cardigans have been using this last week to call for even tougher restrictions on those pesky young drivers who keep passing their test and then crashing.Among the suggestions being bandied about by the bores-that-be are restricting them to cars as woefully underpowered as the one-litre...
Fire up the... Kia Picanto 1.0
KIA'S city car contender, for all its snazzy styling, is all about the numbers. Three or five doors, seven years of warranty, 67 claimed miles to every gallon and yours for a shade under eight grand.There is, however, one figure in particular that defines this 1.0 litre, entry level twist on the pretty...
Blog, Updated at: 3:32 PM
Morgan - a traditional sort of sports car
I'VE been asked, by my new employers, to find a secondhand car for sale at one of Britain's hundreds of classic car dealers and take it for a test drive. Will this suit the bill?It's a 1997 Morgan +4 and if you're interested - which, if you like reading Life On Cars, you probably will be - it's yours...
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Trendy Modern Conference Tables You'll Love
Creating a stylish boardroom for your guests and employees is a truly rewarding experience. In fact, this is one of the most complimented areas of any business when designed properly. With the super stylish conference room tables highlighted in today's article your meeting area will be a no shortage...
Blog, Updated at: 1:13 PM
5 Cool Ergonomic Executive Chairs Under $300
Finding a luxury executive chair with excellent ergonomic features is easy. The hard part, is finding one within a strict budget. Often, top of the line furniture and seating solutions come with top of the line price tags. Not to fear! This article highlights 5 of the industries best ergo friendly executive...
Blog, Updated at: 12:02 PM
It's (not quite) the end of the road for Life On Cars
THE END is nigh. Well, at least it would have been, because tomorrow marks what could have been the last time Life On Cars appears in The Champion.After three-and-a-bit years of motoring mishaps I'm off to pastures new next week - a job writing for Classic Car Weekly - so it's probably a better time...
Blog, Updated at: 9:32 AM
American classics at the Old Town Kissimmee Car Festival
WITH it being a bit wintry out there haven't been too many classics out on Lancashire's roads lately, with most waiting for the North West Indoor Show in a couple of weeks.On the other side of The Pond, though, it's a different story, and my sister, who's currently holidaying in Florida, was kind enough...
Blog, Updated at: 3:00 AM
You wouldn't steal a car...
A RATHER familiar looking article on an Indonesian website I clocked the other day reminded me of that advert you get on almost every DVD about why it's wrong to make pirate movies.You can imagine I was just a tiny bit annoyed when I came across a motoring website yesterday, The Fast Cars, which featured...
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End of term report: Mazda MX-5
THE roof has been lowered one last time. The revvy little twin cam engine has been switched off. I have, after nearly two years of small sports car fun, sold my Mazda MX-5.Due to getting a new job - more on that in a few days, because that's another story for another day - one of the Life On Cars fleet...
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Motoring groups give 2013 Budget a mixed reaction
GROUPS representing the nation's motorists have shared their thoughts on what this year's Budget could mean for your automotive wallet.Chancellor George Osborne revealed a number of measures which will affect the cost of owning and running a car, including a proposed freeze in fuel duty rises later...
Blog, Updated at: 3:30 AM
Prepping Your Space for New Office Furniture in 3 Simple Steps
So you've just bought a bunch of new office furniture. What's next? All too often, consumers are so excited about their furniture purchase that they forget to prep for it's arrival. This informative article highlights valuable tips to get you prepped and ready for your new products. Following the guidelines...
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Detroit Electric invites you to play Guess the Sports Car
NORMALLY Life On Cars doesn't do teaser shots - annoying images of cars almost completely hidden from view - but on this occasion it's worth making an exception.This is the as-yet-unnamed sports car from Detroit Electric, a name that's been plucked from America's automotive back catalogue after an absence...
Blog, Updated at: 8:33 AM
E-up lad, this Volkswagen is now a production model!
FANS of The League of Gentleman, Wallace and Gromit and Stuart Maconie's marvellous funny Pies and Prejudice will doubtless delight that an electric VW concept car is now a production reality.The e-up! is, of course, an all-electric, zero-emissions twist on the frugal and friendly up! city car that...
Blog, Updated at: 2:18 PM
Henry Segrave was a Southport hero of speed
Sculptures, plaques, statues and artworks. These are just some of the things which haven’t been commissioned for what surely ranks as the most awe-inspiring spectacle in Southport’s history.On this day 87 years ago the world land speed record was set on the town’s beach yet there's barely anything in...
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Furniture and Seating Specials Under $300
We are just about halfway through March, and what better way to celebrate then with awesome furniture and seating specials. Enjoy these 10 fantastic deals for your home or business office today. All of the deals below also include free shipping!Deal 1: Silver Computer DeskPrice: $106.99Brand: Calico...
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