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Whilst we couldn’t get there ourselves due to other work commitments, the Paris Motor Show 2016 looks to have shown off some fantastic metal. That being the case – and we love these – here’s a roundup video from Autocar. Our particular pick is the BMW X2. It may not be for everyone and it […]
This is the LaFerrari Aperta – an open top, very special limited run version of the acclaimed LaFerrari hypercar. The car is being shown at the Paris Motor Show 2016 to celebrate 70 years of the iconic Italian marque. Buyers can choose between a carbon fibre hard top or alternatively a soft canvas top. Power […]
Trying to find that special present for the motoring guy or gal who appears to have everything can be quite a teaser, one the ever-expanding line-up of Motoring Classics items might just solve for you. There’s something for everybody – and every pocket too, with prices ranging from £9.50 to £8,500.00. Heritage gloves Allow your […]
Eight of the UK’s major car brands united today at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the eve of the key international motor show to demonstrate the diversity and quality of cars currently produced in the UK. Senior executives from British-based manufacturers, including Aston Martin, BMW MINI, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Nissan, Toyota and Vauxhall, were joined by Mark Garnier MP, the British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade, to […]
The highly acclaimed Sunday Scramble returns to Bicester Heritage on 2nd October 2016 for its 11th instalment, as classic vehicle owners and enthusiasts gather at the former RAF base in Oxfordshire. October’s edition of the hugely popular event represents the final open day of the year at Bicester Heritage, where visitors can enjoy going behind […]
Road safety and breakdown recovery provider GEM Motoring Assist is taking the opportunity to congratulate organisers of the first Project EDWARD (European day Without A Road Death), which took place in 30 countries on Wednesday 21 September 2016. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth participated in a seminar in Brussels on Wednesday, organised by the […]
There is something positively classy about the Volkswagen Golf. Granted, there are hotter cars now on the road than the GTI. There are bigger hatchbacks that can provide more practicality. There are more luxurious cars in a far higher price bracket. Few cars however combine all of these elements into one package so well, at […]
As the SUV is de rigueur at the moment, the latest offering from Skoda – the Kodiaq – should be a massive hit. The styling is very grown up, there are sleek lines rather than bold curves, it looks purposeful without being sporty. It frankly looks a bit like an Audi, which is not a […]
The final major show of the Ford season turned out to be a roaring success, with over 8,000 Blue Oval fans and around 2,000 club cars on display. With both static and action attractions at the show, the famous Santa Pod drag strip was a major draw, with headline sponsors mountune stealing the show by […]
Road safety and breakdown recovery provider GEM Motoring Assist offers the following comment in response to the announcement that motorists caught using their mobile phones while driving will receive £200 fines and six points on their licence. This is double the previous fine penalty for mobile users behind the wheel. Neil Worth, GEM Motoring Assist […]