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One of my favourite cars of all time is the Jaguar XK140. Originally made way back in 1954-1957, it was a quintessentially British sports car that improved in a number of ways on the iconic 120. It had the performance to match the looks too, with a 0-60 time of around 9 seconds and a […]
The 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be the first event officially in the UK to showcase the Koenigsegg Agera One:1. It may sound like an awful name, but it actually has meaning. This is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, with the astonishing bhp to kg kerb […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. As the bank holiday weekend and half term holiday approaches, many people are choosing to holiday in the UK this year, Peter is advising on planning to stay safe on long journeys. Share the driving if possible. It makes […]
Introduction There are so many options for breakdown cover that it can be quite difficult knowing exactly what you should buy to meet your needs. A quick internet search will for ‘uk breakdown cover’ will return around 40 million results! Not exactly useful when it comes to narrowing down product and service offerings I’m sure […]
Due to cars being objects of desire, it’s quite apparent that it is not only a decision of the mind when making a purchase, but also a decision of the heart. Emotionally speaking, cars must match our needs and desires just as much as they need to be practical. At least this is true if […]
The three time Formula 1 champion Sir Jack Brabham has sadly passed away at the age of 88. Sir Jack, an Australian, won 1959, 1960 and 1966. What makes his achievements even more impressive is that his final win was in a car of his own design. Not only was Brabham a tremendous racing driver […]
It may not be common knowledge, but Witney in Oxfordshire is twinned with the delightful French seaside resort of Le Touquet. This fascinating factoid is the inspiration behind the Twin Town Challenge 2014 – a Top Gear-esque motoring escapade that’s taking place May 23-26 and is aimed at raising funds for the Charlbury-based charity, […]
London, May 2014 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is helping families make the most of the spring sunshine without breaking their budget. With car hire from only £12 a day, there’s no better time to get away for a fun-filled spring break in the UK. Valid on bookings made before […]
The BMW M series cars are some of the best in history when it comes to power, performance and all round ability. What used to be a BMW M3 coupe has now become a BMW M4 – with the coupe variant being shown here. Gone is the previous generation naturally aspirated V8 engine too, in […]
The BMW X4 is the latest X car from BMW, meaning a sporty SUV with plenty of style. This midsize variant features as standard cutting-edge high-performance engines, the xDrive all-wheel-drive system and a high level of equipment. It is slightly longer than the BMW X3 but also lower, emphasizing the sporting character of this car. […]