The Guinness World Record for Tightest Parallel Parking

The Guinness World Record for Tightest Parallel Parking was recently broken in China using three Minis.

Watch the 'behind the scenes' video:

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VW XL1 Concept

VW has shared pictures of the XL1 Concept on their Facebook page. The car made it's debut at the Qatar Motor Show last year.

What do you think?

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is finally here in the UK. This car was recently awarded the 'Car Of The Year' status by the influential Vehicle Dynamics International. With an ultra-low ride height, the car looks like a smaller, neater, yet no less aggressive alternative to the Nissan Skyline GTR.



BRZ has a flat-four 'Boxer' engine developing 197bhp (a nominal 200PS). It drives the rear axles through a close-ratio 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

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How to reduce commercial fleet running costs - infographic

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced an infographic which serves as an easy reference guide to help fleet managers and van drivers reduce the running costs of their vehicles. It is their first infographic and is based on the findings of a white paper entitled ‘Evolution of Van: Efficiency and Fleet Operation’.

The infographic highlights some of the most obvious ways to help control and reduce costs in the current challenging economic climate.

Volkswagen’s white paper was produced by independent commercial vehicle consultant, Robin Dickeson, and the infographic highlights some key findings, such as saving fuel by using telematics increase fleet utilisation and to avoid wasted journeys, plus keeping vehicles maintained to operate as efficiently as possible, or simply choosing the right van for the job.

Read the white paper itself is available to read in full on their site here.

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BMW to build engines for the BMW i8 in Coventry

Some more good news for the city of Coventry in the UK. BMW has decided to build the next generation three-cylinder petrol engines for the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car at their Hams Hall factory.

Read More: BMW's vote of confience in Hams Hall plant

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The Doubleback VW Camper

If you loved to go camping but hate the idea of living in tents, you will love this VW camper.

 I definitely want one. Watch the review:

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Racing ladies

The TrueCar series focuses on an all female race car team and what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated sport. Gender does not matter.

Thanks for the links Alex.

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