Car Hacking… really?

The subject of car hacking has been hitting the headlines, but how much of a danger is it really? Phil Thane investigates.   Both the traditional media and the social kind have a history of getting over-excited about anything to do with computer hacking. Scary headlines bring in readers and complicated explanations of technical issues […]

Autoglym Bumper & Trim Gel

Discoloured bumpers and plastic trim can instantly make a car look old and scruffy, even if itís only a few years old, or brand new. The power of the sunís UV rays, chemicals and harsh winter weather can all leave a vehicleís plastic and rubber parts looking mottled, dull and grey. Autoglymís Bumper & Trim […]

Yakima FrontLoader bike carrier

If you object to most bike carriers, which clamp onto the frame, the Yakima FrontLoader could be the answer to your prayers. With an ingenious design, the Yakima only holds a bike by its tyres, with a ëYí-shaped set of arms to hold the bike by its front wheel, while a simple strap holds the […]

Six resolutions for driving into 2017

From kicking booze to stubbing out fags and embracing Lycra, it’s that time of the year when we vow to start afresh, with oh-so noble intentions for honing a better version of ourselves. So, as we look forward to packing up the tinsel at Diesel Car, we’ve been asking ourselves how that desire might translate […]

Decking your car for Christmas

From jingle smells to bonnet-mounted reindeer horns, ’tis the season to deck your car. Simon Hacker offers a style guide Oh, for a traditional Christmas: a modest twig in the hall, a morsel of chicken with one trimming and a shared satsuma for the children, provided, of course, if theyíve behaved and been given the […]