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AstaZero is the world’s first full-scale proving ground for future traffic safety solutions. Its opening has brought Volvo Car Group a step closer to realising their vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. “Safety testing under realistic circumstances is a prerequisite for developing our active […]
They say that actions speak louder than words. In that case, this McLaren P1 GTR design study is positively shouting across the room! The ‘standard’ P1 is a roadgoing car like no other. This GTR (track only variant) is a design study created by the McLaren Special Operations to be totally optimised for the track. […]
The iconic Audi TT has long been a staple of British roads now and the latest version – set for deliveries in December 2014 – will no doubt prove to be just as popular as previous incarnations. Priced at £29,770 to £35,335 on the road, the latest coupe is sure to be a mammoth hit. […]
Introduced last year, the Hypercar Collection is an invitation-only display of the ultimate machines. Nowhere will you see such a collection of cars together under one roof at the same time. Produced either to order or in strictly limited numbers, they represent the absolute pinnacle of the automotive industry. They are mesmerizingly beautiful, ultimately […]
There can be no doubt that the Porsche Macan, whilst expensive, has been garnering some of the best reviews of any new car for a long time. Equally, the BMW X4 is sure to send a thrill down the spine of anyone that has seen the car in person. The question is, just how well […]
I have long had a soft spot for the Audi A7 Sportback. It has elegance, sophistication and a great blend of grand tourer and executive car. The latest variant includes a 60mpg V6 TDI ultra, which becomes available in the UK this week. So it has the right blend of strong miles per gallon, desirable […]
With just over a week to go, Beaulieu’s 2014 Supercar Showdown is gearing up for an action packed show on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August, when this popular event, now in its eighth year, will be welcoming the stallions of the supercar stable into the National Motor Museum’s picturesque parkland for a day of full-throttle […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. In this update he looks at some vulnerable road users you may come across when driving: Look well ahead so you see joggers, pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists early. Look for signs of distraction – are they wearing […]
The new Volvo XC90 is set for release in two weeks’ time. It is the first car built on Volvo’s latest Scalable Product Architecture modular chassis. The purpose of this new chassis design is to allow flexibility when it comes to vehicle design as well as improving driveability and safety. “SPA and the XC90 are […]
It is fair to say that the all new Ford EcoSport has bold styling. That’s not to say we don’t like it, in the same way that we like the MINI Countryman for example. This car is being sold, as are many others at the moment, on the promise of “all the practicality and affordability […]