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It's the call we all dread. "Hi, it's garage here. Unfortunately your car hasn't passed its MOT this time." It's time for a tough decision, where we need to weigh the sale value of the car against the cost of repair. But is there a way to avoid your car failing in the first place? Well, there are a number of checks that it’s been recommended you make before you send your car in for its test. Here at Big Motoring World we certainly think that's a good idea, particularly as the tougher new ...

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the major events on the international automotive calendar. Bringing together some of the worlds finest automakers, the Geneva Motor Show offers petrol heads and motoring journalists alike, the first look at some of the latest models to hit manufacturers showrooms. Being one of the places to be last month, Big Motoring World took a flight out to the lake site city to take in the sights and sounds of the 88th running of the show first hand. Naturally given our spe...

We love the pure electric BMW iX3 that was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show - but we also really enjoyed the launch of their new BMW M2 Competition too. Enjoy the unveiling here.

The new Formula One season is now well and truly upon us as the first races come thick and fast. Ferrari may well have been the early season pace-setters but there’s one car that is always destined to be out front no matter what, the Formula One safety car. The new season gives us a first glance at everything new for F1 2018. Be that new drivers, new team colours or new cars, a new season provides a fresh start for teams and fans alike. Another new edition for this season see’s Mer...

The Geneva Motor Show is a famed hotbed for concept cars and new car launches alike and over on the BMW stand at this year's show were a number of headline showcases. The most notable of which was the new BMW M8 Gran Coupe, and we took a moment to find out more. Whilst officially a concept, the car on display in Geneva effectively resembles what will become the latest addition to the BMW range. This is the second coming for the 8 Series having previously seen life between 1989 and 1999 before ...

Last month we had the pleasure of picking up the award for ‘Dealer Website Excellence’ at this year’s Auto Industry Excellence Awards. Taking place at Denbies Wine Estate, the awards brought together the best of the best in the automotive industry and celebrated outstanding standards and achievements within the sector, and we were delighted to be present to collect the award for 'Dealer Website Excellence'. Facing some strong competition within our category made winning this...

Every now and then something very special arrives on our forecourt at Big Motoring World and this week is no exception with the arrival of this simply magnificent Range Rover Velar First Edition. Unveiled to the world at a London premiere back in March of 2017, the Velar finds its name from a very limited run of pre-production models of the original Range Rover from way back in 1969, with this model very much a homage to the original Range Rover. Slotting into the marques product offering jus...

Here at Big Motoring World we're huge F1 fans - and of course we love the Mercedes team in particular. With the new season now underway we thought we'd take a quick trip back to hear exactly what the new Mercedes F1 car for 2018 sounds like when you start it up.

We've probably all experienced it at one time or another. You get back to wherever it was you left your car, and find a note on the windscreen telling you that you've outstayed your welcome and now owe a hefty fine. Parking penalties are a frustrating, but generally avoidable cost - but what about the cost of parking overall? Well, recent research suggests that it's becoming more and more expensive to park legally. The increasing cost of parking The research was conducted by the experts at INRIX...

We all like to think we're good drivers. But there's always room for improvement - and this helpful film has a few great tips that we can all benefit from.

There was a time when it seemed like Tesla - and the company's CEO Elon Musk - could do no wrong. With the success of his SpaceX venture and long lines of people signing up for the latest Tesla Model 3 - the company's first mass-market car - it felt like things were looking positive, both for Tesla and the electric car industry as a whole. And that may still be the case - but here at Big Motoring World we've been watching the company's recent wobbles with interest. Too little supply and too much...

We're big fans of the new BMW X2 here at Big Motoring World – so here's a quick tour.

Cars are certainly becoming more convenient: many vehicles now have keyless technology that allows a driver to dispense with fiddly keys and to just use a fob to open and even start them up in a moment. But here at Big Motoring World we were concerned to hear recently that they may not be becoming more secure as a result of these advances - with thieves exploiting the technology to quickly and easily steal new cars. A growing trend So, how do they do it? Well, all it takes is a simple devics - w...

Pigs might fly The AMG brand has turned out some pretty remarkable cars for Mercedes-Benz over the years, but the 1970s 300 SEL 6.8 - affectionately known as ‘The Red Pig’ – really was quite something, even by their own high standards. Here it is in action - hold onto your hats!

  We all know about just how important it is to prepare your car for the winter months - whether it's doing the regular oil and water checks, adding antifreeze or making sure your tyres are up to scratch. But what about when the weather starts to improve? Well, with clocks finally going forward and (hopefully) some brighter weather on the way, here are Big Motoring World's tips for getting your car ready for those long hot days of summer. Make sure you're all set for long journeys again Th...

  To celebrate (hopefully) the end of the snow and all the horrendous driving weather we've had recently, we thought we share this film from 1911. It's an unusual trip in a Model T Ford over Ben Nevis, which shows that right from the start people have been determined to just keep on driving, whatever the conditions. Enjoy!

They say 'follow the money' - and if the latest moves in the financial world are anything to go by, it might be time to start really believing in electric. Here at Big Motoring World, we were struck by the news that investment by venture capitalists into battery technology has now hit $1bn already this year – that’s far more than ever before. This massive cash injection is being driven by a need to create industry leading technology for electric cars - batteries are a fundamental par...

Many experts see self-driving cars as the future - here's Mercedes' take on the technology, with a demonstration of an adapted S-Class at last year's CES event in Las Vegas.

‘Trade wars are easy to win’. That's at least according to the US President, who many say is in danger of sparking one over his recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminium. But whether this turns out to be true or not, here at Big Motoring World we're sure that there could be some fairly dramatic consequences for the motoring industry - and by implication, for drivers themselves. But first, a quick explanation. Essentially, the announcements this week mean that US import dutie...

The UK has been in the grip of some seriously testing weather in the last few weeks, so we thought a timely reminder of how to drive safely in the snow might be in order. Here's a quick primer on winter driving from the AA.

As the law stands at the moment, your car doesn't need an MOT until it's three years old. But some recent research by Which? suggests that the new car you've just bought might not be quite as fault free as you'd like to think. Here at Big Motoring World we pride ourselves on the quality of the used cars we sell, but of course we know that many people still like to buy their cars fresh out of the new car showroom. The research we've seen suggests that this might not always be a sure-fire route t...

We think the BMW M550i's remote parking feature is so cool we thought you might like to see a quick video of how it works. Enjoy

When was the last time you had an eye test? And can you remember the eye test element of the driving test you took all those years ago? For most people it was a case of trying to read a car number plate across a car park at a set distance. As we get older, our eyesight deteriorates - it's a sad fact of life, but one that seems to have passed the motoring authorities by. Here at Big Motoring World we were struck by a recent call for stricter eye test regulation for drivers from a major UK road s...

How will the changes to car tax coming in this year affect you? Here's a quick film to explain what's happening in 2018.

As car owners, it's the call that many of us dread - the news from the garage that your car has failed its MOT. It's usually at this point that you then need to make a tough decision - whether to pay out for the repairs it needs to pass, or throw in the towel and start looking for a new car. Either way it's going to cost. In the past, the situation was pretty clear - your car has failed because of x, y and z, or it has passed. With new changes to the law however, that situation has just got a li...

Ever fancied working for BMW? Check out this quick film about some of the people who have gone through an apprenticeship with the car makers – and since built fantastic careers at the company. Just follow the link and scroll to the bottom of the page to watch.

  Once again, car sales slowed in January. On the face of it, this clearly this isn't great news for the UK car industry - but what are the underlying factors that are going into this ongoing trend? It's the tenth month in a row that sales have been down - but here at Big Motoring World we'd suggest that there might be more to the figures than meets the eye. Diesel, diesel, diesel The big story here is the diesel factor. The UK government hasn't been alone in waging a war against vehicles ...

If your car was registered after April last year, then the vehicle tax rates are changing in the UK – here’s a quick primer on what to look out for.  

Technology seems to be transforming every imaginable aspect of our lives, in ways that would have seemed incredible only a few years ago. And of course the motoring industry has played a huge role in this, spending millions on research and development in areas ranging from driverless vehicles to alternative fuels, AI and smart road technology. So what do the team here at Big Motoring World think will be the new technology that starts to make an impact in 2018? Here are a few of our predictions. ...

It’s no wonder that Mercedes-Benz are such experts at creating machines that balance speed with safety – after all, they’ve been doing it a long time. Here’s a short film that features a replica of the first car patented by Benz in 1886 – and the evolution of car safety in the years since.

For anyone who loves cars, Detroit is a city that is synonymous with this incredible industry. Motown itself has fallen on hard times in recent years, but the Detroit Motor Show is always one of the highlights of the year for us here at Big Motoring World. It's a chance for manufacturers large and small to show off their latest models - as well as tease the industry with glimpses of the concepts they've been working on behind the scenes. This year's show was no different - here are our highlight...

Nowhere loves cars quite like Motown – here’s a quick preview of the upcoming Detroit Motor Show to get you in the mood.

This shouldn't come as a huge surprise to you - at least it certainly wasn't to us here at Big Motoring World. Every day, we see just how popular the Mercedes-Benz brand remains - it continues to attract new fans every year – so the news that it remained as the world's biggest luxury carmaker in 2017 wasn't exactly a shock. Sustained success The company sold an incredible 2.3 million cars last year - 10 per cent up on 2016. But what - apart from the enduring appeal of this prestigious marq...

Project ONE The new year is always a time for dreaming, so we thought it might be a good time to remind ourselves of the stunning Mercedes Project ONE, the 217-mile an hour road legal hypercar that boasts an F1 engine. Here's a quick peek at the car that was unveiled at Frankfurt last year.

Here at Big Motoring World we love the New Year. It is the perfect time to look ahead at what's coming up over the next 12 months - and in an industry as dynamic as ours there's always something new to look forward to. So what do we think 2018 has in store for us? Here's our take on a couple of the biggest trends for the year to come. Things are going to keep on getting more rugged The new car industry has fallen head over heels in love with the crossover/SUV range, and it seems that every car t...

We all know that using your phone while driving is dangerous - but it's not the only way that drivers are getting distracted behind the wheel. Here's  a short film from Honest John about the dangers of trying to do more than one thing at once when you’re on the road.