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There’s a new Lotus promotion at the moment, which correctly points out that “Owning a Lotus is unlike anything you will have done before”. Apart from some noted issues with the earlier models, you’re buying into one of the most fun, focussed driving experiences around. You sit low slung in the car, so even if […]
The steering wheel is made from Carrots… powered by Waste Chocolate and Vegetable Oil… with Potatoes used to produce the bodywork… and it goes 125mph round corners! Following the recent turmoil in Formula 1 arising from the high costs of running competitive motor racing teams, and doubts in sponsors’ minds over the commercial value of […]
Everyone seems to be jumping on the ‘electric car’ bandwagon these days, from celebrities through to government – a lot of people seem to think volt powered vehicles are a good idea. However, it strikes me that few have actually considered how this will be supported via the national grid. Every time winter comes around, […]
The diminutive little Fiat has won yet another award, this time it’s the 2009 Design Car of the Year which was voted for by 59 journalists around the world. The 500 beat off competition from more than 50 other cars from a variety of manufacturers. Finalists for the award included the new Citroen C5, the […]
If you’d like to have a go at winning a Peugeot 107 Verve and playing some cool games in the bargain, look no further than the Peugeot Drivesexy Academy. The minisite is extremely funky, with lots of appeal for the younger driver (and females). There’s some great advice on the site too, including the idea […]
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a picture of this, but on my way home this evening I passed a closed lane that was completely unexplained. Whilst the markers clearly showed that the lane was inaccessable, I did wonder why. When I got to the junction, this remained the case without any kind of obvious reason as […]
This is part 3 of my track day experience, you can read part 1 here, and part 2 here. I was due to drive the Ferrari F430 Spider convertible, but unfortunately due to timings I couldn’t actually make it for this one. Instead though, I was offered the Ferrari Challenge Stradale – a lightweight, extremely […]
01 Jenson Button 15 02 Rubens Barrichello 10 03 Jarno Trulli 8.5 04 Timo Glock 8 05 Nick Heidfeld 4 06 Fernando Alonso 4 07 Nico Rosberg 3.5 08 Sebastien Buemi 2 09 Mark Webber 1.5 10 Lewis Hamilton 1 Not exactly what you’d have thought at the end of last year is it? Where […]
If you like your cars virtual, then you may want to check out the new game for the new SEAT Ibiza Cupra (look out for my coverage soon, it’s an interesting, nippy little car). Here’s the release for the game: Fancy a spin behind the wheel of the all-new, mould-breaking Ibiza Cupra? Well, it’s virtually […]
A survey conducted by Exchange & Mart has shown that fuel economy is becoming a major factor when considering the purchase of a used vehicle. The respondents stated that from their next purchase they are looking for something with better fuel economy and a lower tax bracket – something that for a lot (though not […]