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In what is actually a bit of a local success story, I’m pleased to report that it’s not all doom and gloom in the motor industry. In fact, Nissan has reported some outstanding sales results for June, 2009, with figures up 9% over the same period from last year! Nissan is proudly the top Japanese […]
I’m not sure how newsworthy this is, but I’m guessing quite so given how furiously politicians sprout their nonsense about buses and other forms of public transport being perfect for the new ‘green’ world we all find ourselves in (like it or not). On the way home, I had to stand on a noisy, cramped […]
There’s a long tradition of some very unusual, rare and super-fast metal turning up at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ferrari s a marque that will be showing 3 UK debuts at the festival, including the ultra-rare Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M. Here’s the official release info: Ferrari will be showcasing three exciting new models during […]
You may be in interested to note that the Eurorap 2009 survey results are now available. You can read all about the safety of Britain’s roads. What I found most intersting is the fact that 50% of deaths come from just 10% of the road network. This should mean that the government know where they […]
Look at that machine! Yes, the Nissan GT-R has now arrived firmly in my neighbourhood. The four exhaust, 3.6 secs to 60 monster was on a pedestal at a local dealership, alongside a new Nissan 370Z. Both nice cars, but it was a bit silly to put them side by side when the GT-R (Godzilla) […]
Let’s not start going on about how some diesels are better handling, more fun and achieve the same mpg rating or better. The reason being, Toyota are taking their green credentials one stage further with their new factory. Here’s the information from Toyota themselves: The low emissions and fuel efficiency delivered by the new Toyota […]
I’m fairly confident in saying that whilst this is certainly not the last time I’ll be attending the British GT as it was some bloody brilliant motorsport (GT3 and a couple of GT4 cars in case any of you were paying attention or were actually there), I can safely say that it’s the last time […]
Ginetta recently restructured due to high demand for their cars, which can only mean good things for the Leeds-based marque. Here’s the official information: Richard Dean, Global Sales Ambassador will now concentrate on opening up emerging international markets with a focus on Asia and the Americas . Dean has already been instrumental in establishing Ginetta […]
The new Volvo S40 DRIVe has been named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct. Volvo has a strong commitment to its environmental activities. The S40 Drive has an amazing and exceptionally low CO2 emission of just 104g/km and returning up to 72.4 […]
In scarcely six hours time I’ll be undertaking the drive to Knockhill in order to see the British GT up close and personal. Naturally I’ll be reviewing the action from the day upon my return. In the meantime, I suggest you watch the continuing TT coverage and make sure to check out the BTCC coverage […]