I tend to find car holders for my phone are too fiddly. When I find myself in an "emergency sat-nav" situation (I suddenly realise I'm lost) it takes me a long time – pulled over at the side of the road – battling with a holder to get it in place. It really is very frustrating. Grippy could well … [Read more...]
Day at the races: Monster Trucks at the Santa Pod Raceway
I've always been a big F1 fan. I love the way the teams work together and the impact the strategy can have on a race, it's about so much more than just a fast car. My husband has often spoken about Drag Racing and how exciting it is but to be honest, it kind of seemed a bit pointless to me. … [Read more...]
I (don’t really) need a cup holder extender!
It's what you've been waiting for! It's the first of our new, irregular series of "concraptions" (things you don't actually need, hadn't even considered, but suddenly can't live a full and happy life without now you know they exist). I have a bit of a personal obsession with these sorts of … [Read more...]
Are eco-friendly cars any fun? Ford Fiesta Econetic
I don't review cars often. I have a little Peugeot 206 that I drive like a go-kart and it gets me from A to B. It's nice but...well, lacking in gadgets and not exactly eco-friendly. While I'm quite content with my little run-around, I'm still keen to keep an eye out for something a little … [Read more...]
Want to be in Wacky Races? Now you can
As a kid, one of my favourite cartoons was Hannah-Barbera's Wacky Races. Each episode centred around a motley crew of drivers battling to win the race in a variety of bizarre forms of transportation. Now there's an opportunity to take part in your very own wacky race thanks to IWOOT.com. The … [Read more...]