Ferrari Formula One hotshot Charles Leclerc has officially opened the new H.R. Owen Ferrari Mayfair showroom in London. Accompanied by Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team Principal, Mattia Binotto, Leclerc cut the ribbon on the new site, which will operate alongside the H.R. Owen Ferrari South Kensington showroom on Old Brompton Road. …
Read More »Councils pocketing millions from Penalty Charge Notices
New research has exposed many Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) as little more than a cash cow for many local councils. According to new Freedom of Information data obtained by Confused.com, in 2018 the total income made by councils from fines reached more than £326m from nine million PCNs. The PCNs …
Read More »Revealed: the van drivers most likely to have a conviction
A new investigation has exposed the most common culprits of motoring offences behind the wheel of vans across the UK. Analysing data from its van insurance customers, Admiral has revealed which professions are most likely to carry a conviction when driving a van. After finding that 90% of all van …
Read More »Skoda Karoq Scout review
We find out whether the Skoda Karoq Scout is as tough as it looks… ‘Scout’ is the badge Skoda uses to denote its vehicles that have more of a go-anywhere appeal. Already used in the current range on the Octavia and Kodiaq, Scout models sport a rugged look and boast …
Read More »Bentley breaks Pikes Peak record
Watch a Bentley Continental GT driven by Rhys Millen beat the record for production cars at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2019 in Colorado. The new time of 10m 18.488s was 8.4secs quicker than the previous best – a fantastic present for Bentley’s centenary year.
Read More »Volkswagen ID.R smashes Goodwood hillclimb record
The all-electric Volkswagen ID.R race car has made motorsport history again by setting a new all-time record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Driver Romain Dumas completed the 1.86-kilometre course in just 39.90 seconds, breaking the long-standing record, which had stood for 20 years, by 1.7 seconds. Ex-Formula One driver …
Read More »Goodwood Festival of Speed honours Aston Martin
Two major Aston Martin anniversaries are being celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 4-7). Not only is it 60 years since the company’s iconic 1-2 win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it’s also 70 years since Aston Martin first raced at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. …
Read More »Pagani celebrating 20th anniversary in style
Italian hypercar maker Pagani is marking its 20th birthday at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. (July 4-7). On the first day, an exceptional one-off parade of Pagani Zondas will take to the famous Hillclimb, while company founder Horacio Pagani will also be in attendance to meet and greet his …
Read More »Kids driving their parents to distraction
More than six in 10 European parents (63%) admit they struggle to fully concentrate on the road when their children are misbehaving in the car, claims new research. Worryingly, the study conducted by Nissan, also reveals that nearly one in three adults (29%) reveal they know they’re less safe behind …
Read More »Most first-time car buyers don’t carry out checks
Millions of people buying their first car are not carrying out essential checks before signing on the dotted line, claims a new study. Cars are traditionally one of the most expensive purchases to make, with motorists typically spending around £3,000 on their first set of wheels. Choosing the wrong vehicle …
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