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  • The Worst Cars of the 1970s

    The Worst Cars of the 1970s

    When you think of the Seventies, what do you think about, what do you remember? Disco maybe? Gold Medallions perhaps? Stevie Wonder probably? Stars Wars definitely! But, to be honest, if we had our way, we’d rather forget some parts of the Seventies too. We’d especially like to forget some of the lemons that feature…

  • The Worst Cars Of The 1980’s

    The Worst Cars Of The 1980’s

    There have been some pretty terrible cars produced throughout automotive history. However, most of the biggest design blunders ever made was during the Eighties. Actually, much of the 1970s was quite sketchy too. If car design, engineering, and manufacture had skipped over the 1980s, no one would mind. The Eighties is a dark time for…

  • Terrible Cars That Should Have Never Been Sold

    Terrible Cars That Should Have Never Been Sold

    Ladies and Gentlemen, the world of automobiles contains some of the greatest innovations of automotive design and engineering. However, the car industry has also produced some spectacular lemons too. Here’s our comprehensive guide to some of the worst cars ever made. We hope you enjoy it. Ford Mustang II Let’s kick off with the Ford…

  • Amazing Cars From The 1950’s That Should Never Be Forgotten

    Amazing Cars From The 1950’s That Should Never Be Forgotten

    It’s certain that many fantastic technological innovations have made with today’s cars and they’ve made owning and driving a car a lot more convenient. But they do seem to be missing something rather special when compared to these cars of the Fifties. Cars from the 50s are indicative of a different time, they have a…

  • The Quickest Cars of the 1950s

    The Quickest Cars of the 1950s

    One of the foundations that Things Auto prides itself upon is always taking the time to scientifically analyze the performance of a broad range of the finest cars. Back in 1955 when we started, it was a little more subjective. But these days, we’ve developed more objective methods of comparing the data on top car…

  • The 30 Best Mercedes-Benzes of All Time

    The 30 Best Mercedes-Benzes of All Time

    Mercedes-Benz has led the automotive industry for over one hundred and twenty-five years. It has continued to produce high-quality vehicles throughout that long history. While Mercedes-Benz is probably best known for its luxury cars like the S-Class vehicles; it has equally made an impact on the world of sports motor racing too, with a very…

  • 10 Things To Consider When Purchasing A Vehicle

    10 Things To Consider When Purchasing A Vehicle

    Car shopping is part art and part science. While there is no full proof formula for getting a decent vehicle at a great price, there are a few tips that, if followed, can help make the car buying experience easier and ensure that you don’t leave a dealership feeling like you have been fleeced. This…

  • 10 Cars You Don’t Have To Be Afraid To Buy Second Hand

    10 Cars You Don’t Have To Be Afraid To Buy Second Hand

    Some car manufacturers and models get a reputation with drivers and the public. Some are known as reliable, family friendly vehicles that are steadfast, good value and safe. Then, there are the… lemons – the ones you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.   When someone thinks of buying second hand cars, they should look…

  • Common Driving Mistakes

    Common Driving Mistakes

    We can all make mistakes while we are driving. No one is perfect. The sad fact is that 99% of all the problems and accidents that occur on our roads are the result of human error. Unfortunately we don’t appear to often learn from these mistakes and repeatedly make the same mistakes without really noticing…