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Check out the video at the Michelin UK Motorsport site. Two C Class Merc Estates go for it, only one has standard fitment tyres and the other has Michelin’s Primacy Alpin winter tyres. The result? The car fitted with the winter tyres stopped in 7.01 metres compared to the summer tyre-shod car’s 9.75 metres: a […]
Here’s the latest tips from GEM to help you on the right track to choosing suitable breakdown cover: 1. Does the scheme cover the vehicle or the driver? With so many households having more than one car, a breakdown scheme that covers only one car can be a false economy. Even if you have just […]
Here’s a video of Johnny Herbert driving the amazing Mazda 787B. What a car! It’s a historic winner and if you’re in the know then it’ll need little explanation – or Herbert’s connection to it. For the rest of you, this is the 1991 winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Here’s the latest from Volvo, frequently the manufacturer of some of the safest and most economical cars on the road, on the next step to fuel economy and lower emissions: Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol […]
We’re always being told that the reason behind speed cameras is to slow people down in order to make a certain spot less dangerous. Of course, that’s assuming that speed has actually been a factor in the accidents that have taken place previously. To be fair, it’s not rocket science to assume this, given that […]
Not to be confused with Infiniti, Eterniti is a new British car company that is to have a debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011. Billed as “an independent, boutique British luxury carmaker, uniquely based in London”, the first creation of Eterniti is a super-SUV (surely a new concept) named the Hemera. Johnny Herbert […]
As usual, Harry Metcalfe does not drive rubbish metal like the rest of us mere mortals. In this case, he was getting his car serviced. At the Pagani factory. Yes, it’s a Pagani Zonda. His bill was a staggering £5,000. Must be nice eh?! Check out the noise the Zonda makes when he opens the […]
Here’s the information direct from BEN on a new scheme you may be interested in if you’re looking to dispose of your old car: BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with Cartakeback and launched “Scrap & Donate” – the ethical way to dispose of your unwanted car whilst turning it into a valuable […]
Originally designed for as a concept production run of only 25 cars (for China), due to overwhelming success and desire for the model Lotus is to increase production. The term concept has been dropped and thus it is expected that a much larger production will begin soon for worldwide demand. Running with 420 bhp, the […]
I’m a huge fan of Lamborghini, but their cars in the past have always been about pomp and showmanship rather than out and out sports performance. The Lamborghini Aventador is different. The brief apparently was for the greatest Supersports car of current times and if this review is anything to go by then they are […]