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McLaren have announced the price for the latest supercar going into production, the MP4-12C. Going on sale in spring 2011, it features a McLaren-designed one-piece carbon chassis (the carbon MonoCell) which introduces new performance, safety, and weight standards to the ‘core’ sports car segment. Antony Sheriff, Managing Director of McLaren Automotive said: “When we embarked […]
You’ll definitely want to read the latest special report from The Telegraph regarding tyres. Bearing in mind that a small contact patch at four corners of the car are all that keep you on the road, there are some drivers who take this element of their vehicle as of very little importance. Read the full […]
Jaguar E-Type Image credit: exfordy Perceived by many as the most beautiful car ever made, the Jaguar E-Type has aged and matured like cheese – by which we mean it has gone better with time. Sensational curves, the typical sports car layout, wire wheels and, if finished in British Racing Green, the perfect car for […]
Winter has officially arrived as many parts of the UK are now covered in the powdered white stuff. I’ve recently posted a number of articles detailing how you can get your car ready, what you need to have (this includes a fully charged mobile) etc, but what about you? Do you feel confident driving in […]
This is the Top Gear review of the Bentley Continental Supersports – lighter, more powerful and without rear seats. Sold mostly to footballers? I did think they preferred more luxury than the madness of this Continental. For such a big car, the 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds is staggering and the W12 engine is a […]
Motorists are failing to adequately prepare their car for winter, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed. Despite last winter being one of the coldest in 50 years and the Met Office predicting more of the same for the coming months, a quarter of drivers are taking to the roads without doing anything to prepare their […]
Winter is a funny time to buy certain cars – but better for others. Bearing this in mind, here are three cars that are good to buy in winter: Most convertibles – you’ll find you can grab a bargain, especially on a soft top due to the inclement weather coming in Rear wheel drive sports […]
Women only car insurance premiums could soon be a thing of the past according to a new survey by Motorpoint. An online poll by the car supermarket giant found over 90% of people supported EU proposals to scrap the discounts on offers from companies such as Sheila’s Wheels. Over 990 people took part in the […]
It’s coming – very soon. The new five door Range Rover Evoque is sure to be something special. Carrying the marque forward into the future, this latest Rangey comes in four or front wheel drive, has a coupe like roofline and a premium interior, with the added practicality of five doors. Anyway, have a look […]
With winter fast approaching, I thought it was time for a new ‘something for the weekend’ motor that would bring a smile on your faces. This being a special feature as it always is, it was never going to be a 1.2 Ford Fiesta now was it? However, bearing in mind the snow is coming, […]