Adnan Ebrahim

Most of us express huge distaste when it comes to vans . Especially those that are intent on driving up your rear and are white in paint colour. Yes, the stereotypical van driver is a little bit more aggressive and may love fast motorway driving, but he is our cousin in his own 4-door dream.

Whether we're facing another recession or we're on the road to economic recovery , there are plenty of opportunities to save money on big investments like new cars.

British-based auto enthusiasts are certainly accustomed to a bit of rain . Whether it's capturing that special car photo, going for a top-down spin on a Sunday afternoon or walking the London streets in search of a fresh copy of Evo, we've never allowed drizzle to get the better of us.

119 days. The last time I checked, we still have 119 days before the official kick off to the ho-ho holiday season .

Being an eco-warrior normally involves growing dreads, not showering for a couple of weeks and growing your own compost out of human manure . That, or being extremely good at Doomsday Powerpoint presentations .

Singapore-based billionaire Peter Lim has completed a substantial investment in McLaren Automotive , the supercar manufacturer based in the London suburb of Woking.

At next month’s Frankfurt motor show , a new British car manufacturer will be unveiled to the world; Eterniti Motors. The company’s first foray into the market will be with a luxury crossover called the Hemera...

We're continuing to up the ante in the run-up to this year's biggest automotive show, Frankfurt 2011 .

Yes, I know we're a little early, but there's something about hot hatches that makes us pee our pants in excitement. Whilst that may (or may not) be journalistic hyperbole, what is true is that Suzuki's previous model Swift Sport was a crowd favourite, loved the world over thanks to its fun drive, stylish looks and inviting interior.

In the past, owning a Volvo has always been akin to owning a fridge-freezer .

Do we really need a car that can do over 270mph and which wields 2,000 horsepower? The funny thing is you’ll struggle to find a place in the world where you can do more than 100mph and for that even a Fiat 500 Twin-air with a tiny 2-cylinder engine is good enough.

Every so often here at Car Throttle we like to focus on the marketing and advertising side of the car world to detail the tactics manufacturers use to get their brands and models out in front of the eyes of millions of potential customers.

Regardless of whether you are looking for the best small car or a 7 seater 4x4, the truth is, regardless of how much money you have to spend, you are still looking to find a bargain. Chevrolet has now released a vehicle which will certainly appeal to those looking at the latter of those two markets: the stunning new 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.

Formula One drivers are supposed to be the best drivers in the world, with unbelievable car control and feel for the vehicle underneath them. You would therefore expect them to know what they are talking about when it comes to road cars.

With summer just around the corner, now is the time of year when convertibles are traditionally at their most popular. However, with the cost of insurance continuing to spiral out of control this is becoming a very costly extravagance.

Calls for the cuts of carbon emissions and the lowering supplies of fossil fuels have led to a marked rise in vehicles running on alternative fuel sources over the last 10 years.

The cost of insurance has rocketed at an unprecedented rate over the past twelve months , with the AA estimating that car insurance prices for the average motorist have risen by over 50%.

As a bonafide "automotive journalist", I often find myself dreaming about luxury cars I would love to have parked up in my garage . From 2011 models only, these currently include the Fezza 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera and the 2011 Ariel Atom for a nifty track day.

Fresh of the back of our first video review of the 2011 Volvo S60 comes our next video review of the V60 estate - again with Volvo's R-Design package.

When Volvo UK invited us to attend their UK Press Launch to celebrate the new range of Swedish vehicles for 2011 , we grasped the opportunity with both hands. This would be our first video review ever, and most importantly, would mark our breakthrough into the British car scene as a fresh, web-only outlet.

According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the price of auto insurance in the USA is continuing to increase with a further 1.1% jump having been experienced between November and December last year . This will add an additional $9 to the average driver’s auto insurance each month.

Rumours have been building about Porsche's latest unveil at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit , and finally we can reveal exactly what the German manufacturer is bringing to the table.

Another 365 days has come and gone folks, and it's now time to reflect on Car Throttle 's busiest year ever (well, it's only our second year in existence, but whatever).