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There’s been some absolutely brilliant racing on television today – but the best driving I’ve seen has come from a completely different type of motorsport. In my opinion, the single best demonstration of true skill behind the wheel came from none other than Jason Plato, in the third round of the British Touring Car Championship. […]
This is part 2 of my track day coverage from Elvington – you can read part 1 here. There’s nothing quite like looking at a Lamborghini in the flesh as it were. Even compared to the next-fastest (and expensive) piece of machinery I’ve driven – a Subaru Impreza WRX for the record – it was […]
Now that we seem to be having some sunny (if not warm) weather, there’s nothing better than going along to a track day – especially when you’ve been given the chance to drive both a Ferrari and a Lamborghini! It’s with this in mind that I thought I’d give you all a write-up of my […]
Supercars remain exactly that. They’re out of reach of 99% of the population, they pollute too much in today’s modern ‘green’ times, they are noisy, occasionally unreliable and certainly unnecessary. And yet, as car fans, we love them. Of course, this love is for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s the history. To own […]
Fiat has the lowest CO2 emissions rating figures for a volume manufacturer, at 133.7g/km, according to the JATO (the automotive business intelligence experts). The Italian firm is going to be offering green test drive sessions for customers are certain dealerships – these will analyse the driving style and provide tips on how to improve mileage […]
After a while, we get into a certain mindset with our cars. This mindset is we don’t mind paying a certain amount based on the type of driving style that we have – and indeed what kind of car we drive. Let me remind you at this point that Top Gear showed very clearly that […]
The new, direct-injection 5.0 Litre V8 Supercharged engine dramatically strengthens the XF´s performance story, producing a remarkable 510PS – enough to launch the new XFR from zero to 60mph in just 4.7 seconds. And with its semi-active exhaust the new XFR produces the kind of pulse-racing growl to match its stellar performance. Its advanced direct […]
I’m still trying to decide just what my next motor should be. Obviously whatever my choice, there’s a compromise. If I go for light weight performance then space will suffer. If I go for load carrying then style will likely take a hit. Luxury? The budget will go up. I’ve narrowed my list down to […]
Chris Bangle, design chief for BMW, has stepped down in order to pursue his own design related work outside of the motor industry. Adrian van Hooydonk, head of design for the brand as a whole will replace him. Bangle has had a massive impact on the look of a wide variety of vehicles, but is […]
More and more of us are turning to car auctions to pick up a bargain – and why not? They aren’t the dodgy dealerships that they used to be – far from it. These days, auctions vary by lot but you can buy everything from a cheap used motor all the way up to absolute […]