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Latest Fifth Gear Web TV News

February 20, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Graham runs through the latest car news in this video from Fifth Gear. It’s certainly worth a watch, not least because of the information on the newest monster car from Gumpert…

Something For The Weekend – February 2011 No.2

February 19, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch 1 Comment

Lamborghini keeps producing special editions of the Gallardo and with very good reason. However, the Spyder is probably the best ‘standard’ production version. What would you rather have – this or the Audi R8 Spyder? The Lamborghini Gallardo represents a supercar that has it all – minus a roof that makes it just that more […]

Car Magazine Finds Out Just How Economical The Golf BlueMotion Is

February 17, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

CAR Magazine recently embarked on what can only be described as an extremely long drive – in nothing other than the GOlf BlueMotion. Here’s the release on just how far they went to test the abilities of this economical motor: The Golf BlueMotion is one of the most efficient and low CO2 emitting cars currently […]

Performance Information On New McLaren MP4-12C Announced

February 16, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Today, as the first MP4-12C production cars enter the McLaren Technology Centre, segment-best performance data and full technical specification for the innovative new high performance sports car is confirmed. 592 BHP @ 7,000 RPM 443lbs foot of torque @ 3,000-7,000 RPM Weight of 1434 kgs 24.2 MPG 455 BHP per tonne Top speed 205 miles […]

On Not Being Able To Drive…

February 15, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch 3 Comments

Due to a recent accident, I’ve been out of action. Not only from the general day to day stuff, but even from getting behind the wheel. I find this extremely frustrating. Tasks that are supposed to be simple are suddenly far more complex because I can’t simply jump behind the wheel in order to go […]

Something For The Weekend – February 2011

February 12, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

With Valentine’s Day coming up, you’ll want to impress a loved one. There is probably little better way to do it than the superb Ferrari California. With a front-mid engine setup, enough room for the golf clubs and even space for a child in this 2+2, Ferrari is clearly on to a winner here. This […]

Auto Express Reviews New Audi A6

February 11, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch 3 Comments

As usual, Auto Express delivers the good with this excellent A6 review. This had me convinced for a moment that I should be looking at an A6 – but then I remembered Audi has a high premium on their cars. Nonetheless, this A6 is a cracking looking car that appears extremely capable, especially in four […]

SsangYong SUT 1

February 10, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

This is the latest concept car that’s due to be shown at Geneva – the SsangYong SUT 1 (Hall 4, Stand 4133)! Why SUT? This is a ‘sports utility truck’, which goes some way to explaining the naff acronym. Nonetheless, it’s quite a funky looking thing though not too dissimilar to a certain Ford… This […]

Potholes Causing You Heartbreak?

February 9, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch 1 Comment

In my local area, there are some really severe potholes. These are a feature of local roads from the city centre through to the coast which is about 20 minutes drive away. GEM has some excellent advice on staying safe on our marked and bumpy roads: With the harsh wintry conditions the UK has been […]

Synthetic Petrol In Development

February 8, 2011 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Yahoo is reporting on a story about synthetic petrol that’s in development. It could cost as little as 19p per litre – but of course it never will. Just like ‘natural’ petrol it’ll have duty and VAT added (including VAT you pay on your duty!) which will bring it to around 70p per litre if/when […]