So you think you have a real 4×4?

Robb Y    Driving Experiences, Outdoor Activities     driving experiences, things to do

Land Rover Driving across Moab

Drivers love SUVs. But it’s important not to confuse an SUV with a 4×4; they are not always the same thing. The SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) can be seen as a cousin of the 4×4, but the two are very different beasts, while sometimes having key things in common.

To explain: When someone talks about a 4×4 they mean an off-road vehicle that has a dedicated 4-wheel-drive transmission. These began their lives with the Willys Jeep, which was made to give US forces a light multi-terrain vehicle.

In order to cross the roughest of rocks and slipperiest of slopes, over time engineers developed a new transmission; instead of the engine driving two wheels, it drives four. read more

How to take ‘The Racing Line’

Robb Y    Driving Experiences     driving experiences

You may have heard commentators talk about the perfect ‘racing line’. But what is it? And how is it different for race car driving and racing bikes? Let’s find out…

If you love watching motor racing you’ll know each team is after every little advantage it can get. However, there is always one set route through each bend all drivers take – this is the racing line: simply, it’s the fastest way through a corner. read more