Category Archives: motoring

women enjoy motoring as much as men but we have different needs

50,000 jobs at risk – don’t do it

50,000 jobs are at risk if the Government decides to scrap the annual MOT test in favour of the EU’s every other year model. On behalf of UK women drivers everywhere… please say ‘No’ Justine. Government proposals to end annual … Continue reading

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The night I saw the light…

Last night a friend and I went to see The Artist film in Brighton. Which, as an aside, was SO wonderful that I can totally recommend it. This time it was my friend’s turn to drive us in her VW … Continue reading

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Regular eye tests mean safer driving

A recent Freedom of Information request revealed that c4,000 drivers were banned from the roads in 2009 due to poor eyesight and a new study suggests that 2.7m motorists would fail their driving test today for the same reason. Which … Continue reading

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A sound of the times…

Now that cars are getting quieter there are concerns that pedestrians might not hear them approaching. Or that in our highly commendable drive towards a greener and more environmentally friendly motoring future the absence of a noisy engine in terms … Continue reading

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Girls ride bikes too…

Most female bike riders want to be treated like girls not boys. Girl Torque is Suzuki’s new website resource for female motorcyclists with news, features, advice and information with a female twist and a women only Track Day launch on … Continue reading

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Adrian compares a Yamaha ride to sex

TV broadcaster Adrian Chiles recently tried Yamaha’s XT1200Z Super Ténéré bike. This is what he said afterwards!   “I’m not a bike buff as such, so I can’t embellish anything I say about the Super Ten with any technical stuff, … Continue reading

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Our meaning of the word ‘foxy’

Just in case you don’t know of FOXY Lady Drivers Club or FOXY Choice but you’ve heard someone mention FOXY Lady (as garages tend to do), please be very careful when you google to see what we do. Because the … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Bonnets

“I want my car to look good” says 67% of latest survey … but only 13 per cent take the time to look under their car’s bonnet, at their engine. How stupid we Easter bonnet bearing guys and dolls sound … Continue reading

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Why distracted drivers should stay cool

According to Sheilas Wheels women are calmer, safer and better drivers than men in the summer. Yet another provocative headline designed to wind men up . This because, apparently, men get more distracted and irritable than women in the heat. … Continue reading

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Surveys about women drivers to please men

We all know we are different, so what is there that’s new to tell us about each other? Well, a recent survey says women don’t clean their darling cars as often as men. Shock horror – what sort of sluts … Continue reading

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