Sometimes you see a paint job on a car and can’t help but laugh, or maybe just shake your head and wonder what the heck the owner was thinking – which was probably something along the lines of, “That looked so much cooler in my head…” The following list is a bizarre parade of epically horrible car paint fails. Boys and girls, please don’t let this be you. Pretty in Pink – Pink comes in many shades, all of which are horrific when applied to a motor vehicle. Unless you’re a cosmetics salesperson or possibly a Cadillac owner, driving around in a pink car is just not a good idea. I See a Pattern Here – When deciding on a paint job, car owners can be inspired by just about anything – including floral wallpaper, abstract print bedspreads or possibly an interestin...

It’s easy to see why more people than ever are turning their attention to pre owned autos. There’s a huge selection available, they cost significantly less than buying brand new, and for the most part quality is incredibly good. But where are the best places to find these used cars for sale UK wide? Keep reading and all will become clear. You really will be looking at some seriously large discounts on second hand motors, and although there’s no ‘set’ figure, you should expect to see around 10-20% off normal showroom prices at least. In fact some popular models can even have 40% or more taken off, and this is a monstrous amount of money when you think about it. The great thing is that it’s right across the board, so everyone can benefit. So where is the best place t...

Becoming a HGV driver can be fun and exciting as it means you are about to hit a new career. If you are looking towards being a driver but are unsure of the requirements the following can help you. First, you must be at least 18 in order to obtain an HGV driver’s licence. You also have to be under 65 in order to get the licence. If you are looking for a career change and are an older person consider how many years you will be able to drive or if you will be able to get a job driving even at the age you currently are. You can be sure companies are looking at how many years you are likely to give them before they hire you. To begin HGV training you will need to start the Cat C or Class 2 licence course. Cat C is for rigid vehicles like vans, and large good vehicles that do not...

Will 2012 be the year when McLaren finally create a car that is competitive with the Red Bull? Had is not been for Sebastian Vettel and his Adrian Newey designed Red Bull race car, the current champion would undoubtedly be McLaren’s Jenson Button. But even if the team finally gets back where it deserves to be, there is no guaranteeing that Jenson will reign supreme; 2011 proved to be a poor year for Lewis Hamilton mainly due to off-track distractions in his personal life, but that is all behind him now and he intends to hit the 2012 season running at full speed. A great way to show your support for the team and its drivers is to sport some McLaren F1 clothing. The 2012 range is the best one to date and it features both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button collections as well as team Mc...

2011 was a pretty traumatic year in the car industry with fuel and insurance prices rises placing an ever greater strain on motorists running costs. This resulted in overall car sales falling by 5% over the course of 2011 in the UK, but with more motorists opting for smaller and more fuel efficient options according to MoneySupermarket. One car which was launched with the intention of overcoming these price rises was the all-electric Nissan Leaf which was handed the prestigious European car of the Year award upon its launch at the end of 2010. However, in light of this difficult sales environment, how has the Leaf performed over the course of its first year on sale and is it still on track to revolutionise the motoring landscape? Sales figures Nissan sold 9,674 Leaf models glob...

Bridgestone Americas Launches New Performance-Focused Brand Campaign, Chief Marketing Officer of BATO, Philip Dobbs said, “The commercials dramatize how the attributes from each product could translate to the football field, basketball court, bowling lane and ice hockey rink. In these commercials, we attempt to demonstrate the Bridgestone technologies that drivers can rely on when they need it most.” New Super Bowl ads for Bridgestone Americas Brand Campaign will be broadcasted by NBC on 5th February 2012. Super Bowl XLVI will be the 42nd annual championship game of National Football League and this year it will bring lots of fun and excitement for game lovers. Bridgestone Americas has intelligently designed theme of its new ad campaign and associated it with Super Bowl because i...

While cars offer many advantages and look great, and fulfill many of our psychological needs, they are also quite dangerous machines. If you are involved in a car accident there are many injuries that you can sustain. One such serious injury you can sustain is a head injury. You may have noticed, if you ever experienced a head injury yourself or witnessed one in real life or on television, that a great deal of emphasis is placed on inspecting the victim. Even when the blow to the head seemed light or the wound minimal, medical personnel are always very eager to examine someone who has suffered head trauma: this is because serious head injuries and brain injuries are not always immediately obvious, but can have very dangerous long term effects. The brain’s tissues can be easily dama...