World land speed record holder Andy Green has driven a Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe at its top speed of 186mph to test Bloodhound SSC’s parachute deployment system. The test continues Jaguar’s technical partnership in the world land speed record project, following a high-speed communications test run in South Africa in …
Read More »Audi RS3 launch treat
We thought we’d share a few pictures from this week’s UK launch of the new Audi RS3 Sportback… Earlier this week I headed up to the Cotswolds for a unique introduction to Audi’s new RS3 5-door hatchback – now capable of 0-62mph in a blistering 4.3 seconds. I’ll post me …
Read More »Off-road fun at Camp Jeep
Jeep owners and fans get in gear for the second annual Camp Jeep in France. Organised by the Jeep Owners Group (JOG) – the only official club run by the Jeep, and already established in 17 countries in the EMEA (Europe and Middle East) region – it’s “a celebration of …
Read More »Wilton Classic car heaven
We’ve been snapping away at the Wilton Classic and Supercar Show – here are some of our favourite shots… You had to be there to appreciate the sheer scale of this 1926 Type 41 Bugatti Royale Torpedo. A truly awesome car… The car park at Wilton Classic and Supercar was …
Read More »Dorothy, 97, in rally challenge
The world’s oldest rally navigator. 97-year-old Dorothy Caldwell, takes on the 5,810-mile Trans-America Challenge. Setting off from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 7, Dorothy and her son Alastair will finish the event in San Francisco, California, on June 28. There will be 45 participants in cars ranging from a 1927 Bentley …
Read More »TVR sports cars roar back
Get set for the return of TVR, with a little help from legendary F1 designer Gordon Murray and Cosworth. TVR, the British sports car maker famous for models such as the Griffith, Tuscan and Chimaera, has not produced any cars since 2006. However, a syndicate of British businessmen led by Les …
Read More »Top 10 simple pre-MoT checks
Carrying out regular checks and basic driveway DIY could prevent 1.5 million MoT failures every year, according to new research. Leading used vehicle warranty provider, Warranty Direct, claims that simple maintenance and replacing some accessible car parts at home could slash the number of MoT failures recorded in the UK …
Read More »Classic video: world car donuts record
This must surely go down as one of the most bizarre Guinness World Records – now in its 60th year. Rewind to 2007 when Brit Terry Grant performed 10 consecutive donuts (spins) in a car – whilst standing on the roof! The incredible footage sees Terry, a multiple record holder and car …
Read More »Driving test at 80 – fascinating facts
It’s the 80th anniversary of the driving test and to celebrate we have 18 fascinating facts… Taking the dreaded driving test is a stressful time, but there’s no doubt that it’s been hugely beneficial from a road safety point of view. In fact, a year after it was made compulsory …
Read More »BMW Group treat
Every now and again the major car manufacturers invites the likes of us along to “driving days” where journalists gets to sample the latest additions to the range. The BMW group invited us along to one such day in deepest Buckinghamshire where we got to sample shiny new MINIs and …
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