Monday , November 4 2024

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Michael Owen’s new motor

Football legend Michael Owen with his new Range Rover Sport

Ex Liverpool and England football legend Michael Owen has taken delivery of new Range Rover Sport at North Yorkshire luxury and sports car dealership Alexanders Prestige. “I’ve always been into cars,” says Michael. “I’ve owned quite a variety over the years, my first being a Rover Coupé, before progressing onto …

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Sir Stirling Moss – quick Q&A

Sir Stirling Moss

Motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss talks Jaguar and Formula One – and explains why he drives a Renault Twizy…. Last week I caught t up with 85-year-old Sir Stirling at the launch of the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, where guests can drive or ride in an exclusive selection of …

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Wallace and Gromit’s star attraction

Wallace and Gromit's Anti-Pesto Van

Wallace and Gromit’s Anti-Pesto Van is the latest exhibit to join Beaulieu’s On Screen Cars display. A plasticine version of this Austin A35 van was created for the film Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Nick Park, creator of the Wallace and Gromit animations, used to own an …

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Top 10 least depreciating cars

Audi Q5

Some new cars drop in value by 20% the minute they’re driven off the forecourt, but which ones lose the least? The Audi Q5 holds its value the best after three years and 30,000 miles, according to Carmudi.com – “the world’s fastest growing car classifieds”. They’ve compiled a list of …

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Winter safety – check your tyres

aquaplaning danger - check your car tyres

Are your tyres safe? Tyresafe releases YouTube video warning of aquaplaning danger. Tyresafe has launched a has new online movie has been launched to educate drivers about the risks associated with aquaplaning, a dangerous phenomenon caused by low tyre tread depth on wet roads which results in the car losing …

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Paris, here we come!

Infiniti Q50

We’re driving over to the Paris Motor Show later this week to bring you all the latest news. Stay tuned later this week when we’ll be reporting live from the Paris Motor Show on the world premieres and showstoppers. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for live updates, and we’ll …

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Citroen CX celebrates 40th

Citroen CX

Hard to believe, but Citroen’s ground-breaking CX is 40 years old this year. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1974 and produced until 1991, the Citroën CX has reached a landmark birthday. Bold and stylish, the CX was advanced for its time featuring a turbocharged diesel engine, a GTi …

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Alfa Romeo’s spice girls

Quadrifoglio Verde versions of Alfa Romeo's Giulietta and MiTo

Alfa Romeo’s hot hatch sister act, the MiTo and Giulietta, just got hotter… Life doesn’t get much better than an invitation to Alfa Romeo’s historic proving ground near Milan to drive new sportier versions of the MiTo and Giulietta. I drove both cars over a 70km road route, followed by several …

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Anarchy In The UK

  Perhaps that might be stretching the point but we wanted to attract your attention. Recently, your correspondent, whilst motoring peacefully along an urban dual carriageway, was overtaken by a BMW and a Mini going at a heck of a lick. Once past, they cut me up with their lane-changing …

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If In Doubt, Make A List

OK, it’s a new year and, with Spring approaching (eventually), you will be in the market for a change of car. It doesn’t matter how much you like your car, there comes a point when you get that automotive itch that just has to be scratched. The search begins for …

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