Motoring
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Darwin would drive a Dacia
Are we being scared into buying the safest cars? That idea has been bugging me lately because looking at the big picture it can’t be doing our species any good. The last straw came with the latest results from the Euro NCAP safety testing lab. Well,...
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The Grand Prix of Syracuse
Syracuse was the greatest of the Greek colonies in Sicily and increased in wealth and power to the point that it actually defeated mighty Athens in a naval battle in 413 BC. Impressive Greco-Roman remains and much art and architecture, built up over...
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A car to really enjoy
A t the personal level I was extremely lucky to spend a couple of days blasting around the Ardennes enjoying the first A-Class, and contrary to what one of the motoring magazines found out after modifying the car, we, the thousand or so regular...
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Teaching how to drive safely
Every year as Christmas approaches I hope that the roads will be dry, non-slip surfaces will be without a surface of diesel or oil so that they can work to perfection, and the multitude of well ‘oiled’ drivers who take to the roads in their...
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Three in a row
The longest Formula 1 season since 1950 came to a close in Interlagos with Sebatian Vettel sealing his third consecutive Formula1 drivers’ title, making him the youngest ever Formula 1 driver to achieve such a record. Seven times world champion...
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Riding to the Arctic Circle for charity
Joe Vella and Philip Chircop are two local motorcycle enthusiasts, who have decided to take on a challenge to ride some 11,000 km to Norway and back in aid of charity between July 14 and August next year. The trip to North Cap in the Arctic Circle...
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Nissan improves Leaf EV driving range, cuts price
Nissan Motor Co, hoping to boost disappointing sales for the Leaf electric car, said today that it has improved the driving range of its alternative-fuel vehicle by 14 percent and lowered its price tag. Nissan officials said changes to the remodeled...
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Don’t be an idiot
Timesofmalta.com recently reported that between 2000 and 2011 there were 178 fatal traffic accidents, with a total of 195 victims. Enforcement of the highway code should be tighter and the penalty for whoever contravenes a traffic regulation should...
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New KIA Cee’d launched
The new KIA Cee’d was launched by Cars International with a press event held recently. Speaking at the launch, Ryan Buttigieg, the company’s general manager, said that the new Cee’d is “more sophisticated, more refined and more engaging to...
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The all-new Volvo V40
The all-new Volvo V40 features a luxury look and feel that emphasises the aura of a compact car with large-car content and characteristics. The driver-centric approach is enhanced with a new, fully graphic instrument cluster that allows the driver...
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America will crown F1 2012 champion
Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso this evening will both be heading towards the most exciting race this year at the all-new circuit of the Americas in Texas, before the F1 season comes to an end next Sunday at the Interlagos Circuit in...
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Me and My Car - Jenson Button
Jenson Button is a former Formula 1 world champion and current Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver. He is supporting the Mobil 1 Fuel Save initiative, using his racing experience to promote the real-world efficiency benefits of high-quality oils. What...
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As fast as the coupe
Paris was stolen by the Brits in 2012. The home team might have been out in force but it was McLaren’s P1, the first glimpse of its flagship supercar, that drew the biggest motor show crowds. But there was another new car sharing the stand – the...
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The new A-Class all set for attack
Mercedes-Benz is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment with a markedly emotive design, powerful engine ranges from 109bhp to 211bhp, and extremely efficient, with emissions from just 99g/CO2/km. At the same time the new model...
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So much more than an urban run-about
This small (3.3m) modern four-door hatchback is a very real four-seat cruiser. The fabulous three-cylinder 998cc engine comes with state-of-the-art Variable Valve Timing. This wonder of the modern world optimises the timing of the air intake,...
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Looks darned good
Many are perhaps totally unaware that the name Dacia even exists, let alone that since 2004 Dacia has been the fastest-growing brand name in continental Europe. This lapse is partly because local motorists are heavily into the more common brands...
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Simply Ford
The enhancement of the local old motors scene is threatened by various dangers. One is the fact that some owners of old cars think their aged car is beyond repair, and consequently relegate it to the scrap heap. Another lurking threat is the...
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Road reflections
We really must start off by thanking Transport Malta for at last patching the area of Route 1 from Għallis Tower towards Kennedy Grove. At last, 80km/h is comfortable, safe and the normal speed for all motorists and many Arriva bus drivers. The...
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Workshop for Express Trailers employees
Express Trailers recently held a successful series of workshops organised to discuss the more demanding challenges faced on a daily basis by drivers and all involved within the logistics supply chain. Drivers are the flag-bearers of our company on...
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The new A-Class all set for attack
Mercedes-Benz is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment with a markedly emotive design, powerful engine ranges from 109 bhp to 211 bhp, and extremely efficient, with emissions from just 99 g/CO2/km. At the same time the new model...
