Once in a while a new car comes along – seemingly out of the blue – and surprises everyone. The new Suzuki Baleno supermini is just such a car. The Baleno seems to be all about Suzuki cementing its position in the small car sector with another value offering. The …
Read More »Maserati Levante’s all-star UK debut
The Levante, Maserati’s first luxury SUV, has been unveiled at a star-studded event at London’s Royal Horticultural Halls tonight in London. The event was hosted by Lisa Snowdon, while Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Alex James, Olivia Grant, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Tom Ellis and celebrity DJ duo, Amber Le Bon and Becky Tong were …
Read More »Vulcan supercar in Coventry first
Aston Martin’s awesome Vulcan is to run on the Coventry Motofest ring road circuit in its first ever appearance on a UK public road. The £1.8m supercar will make a headline appearance at this year’s two-day festival – dedicated to the city’s motoring heritage – from June 4-5. Boasting more than …
Read More »Ford Escort tops owners’ poll
The iconic Ford Escort has been voted Britain’s favourite classic Ford by fans of the best-selling car brand. Launched in 1968, the Escort was sold in six generations and enjoyed an impressive 32-year production run, with the final hatchback model rolling off the production line at Halewood, Liverpool, in July …
Read More »New MG’s extreme adventures
MG’s first SUV, the GS, goes on sale in June – and it’s been through some testing times. The GS has travelled more than 750,000 miles as part of its test programme, braving the 46°C heat of Australia’s Alice Springs and -30° chills of Arjeplog in Sweden. MG says the …
Read More »World’s first Mini census
Minis may be small, but they have one of the biggest personalities on the road, and the organisers of Mini World Live want to find out more. They are carrying out the world’s first ‘Mini Census’ ahead of the event which takes place on Sunday July 10 at Rockingham Motor …
Read More »Under 17s driving illegally?
As many as one in three parents admit to letting their child drive a car before they are the legal age of 17, according to new research. The survey for discount website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk also indicates that attitudes have seemingly become more relaxed as almost half (47%) the legal driving age …
Read More »Mazda MX-5 review
Why the latest version of the Mazda MX-5 is likely to remain the world’s favourite roadster for many years to come. I have to admit, I was a little sceptical when I first saw the fourth generation Mazda MX-5. Had it lost some of its cheeky charm? Was it a …
Read More »Revealed: Britain’s poor car hygiene
Cleaning a car is third on the list of most hated regular chores behind scrubbing the loo and clearing the gutters, according to new research. A poll undertaken by BP reveals that over three quarters of us (76%) commonly eat and drink in the car, whilst 19% regularly ferry around …
Read More »WWE superstar becomes surprise chauffeur
Wrestler, reality TV host and actor John Cena astonished two Invictus Games competitors with an unforgettable VIP chauffeur experience in a Range Rover Sport SVR. Cena, an ambassador for the Games launched by Prince Harry in 2014, collected unsuspecting US team members Tino Ulli and his girlfriend Shari Trujillo, plus …
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