The MOT test is a deeply ingrained part of motoring life. It’s been around since 1960 so most motorists just accept it. However, there have been rumblings from some detractors that the MOT test is outdated and should be scrapped altogether. A report from the Adam Smith Institute claims that ending MOTs would have zero […]
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Tom Cruise is well known for preforming his own stunts. This years brand new Mission: Impossible – Fallout shows Tom going head to head with the new BMW M5. All credit for this video goes to the official BMW YouTube channel.
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Porsche Taycan: all you need to know about Porsche’s first all-electric car Electric cars are slowly but surely becoming commonplace. Sales figures for plug-in vehicles continue to reach new heights as the case for owning one becomes ever stronger. The number of different electric and plug-in models is constantly on the rise and Porsche is
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World War II Barn Find – Rare 1943 Willys Jeep Found For anyone of a certain age who grew up with classic Saturday night Hollywood war films (think of films like A Bridge Too Far and John Wayne in Cast A Giant Shadow) or TV series like M*A*S*H, the site of the ubiquitous American army
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Mini isn’t usually a brand that specifically targets fleets and company car drivers. Quirky fun-seeking millennials, yes, but mile-munching business users? Not particularly. However, that has changed with the latest trim to be added to the Clubman range. Starting from £19,995, the Clubman City has been priced to make the model a more attractive proposition
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Austrian Milan Red Hypercar Set to Steal the Show Despite the name, Milan Automotive is a new Austrian company producing super hyper sports cars. The company’s first car is simply called the Red. So here we have the Milan Red, which has already met with an interesting response sitting somewhere between it being described as
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Last weekend Santa Pod Raceway held the 25th Mopar Euro Nationals, the go to event for American Muscle cars. Featuring anything from American classics, trucks, modified and muscle cars. The event also included Drag Racing, Show & Shine, Burnout Competition, Cruise, Live Music, Traders and Camping. See our collection of images from this years Mopar Euro
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Advertising is one thing, choosing the right moment to display your automobile at the right show is another – but breaking the production car lap record at Nürburgring is something that lingers long after the event. A Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is now the proud owner of such an accolade, with a lap time of 6:44.97
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The highlights for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed is like Disneyland for motoring enthusiasts, filled with an endless amount of glorious engine sounds, spectacularly expensive and luxurious vehicles and, of course, incredible speed. This year’s Goodwood event was another great one and we’re here to share some of the highlights of
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We’ve all been there – either cautiously stepping over a cable stretched across a path or desperately trying to make sure the cable we have stretched across the path won’t trip anyone up. With either scenario in mind, charging an electric vehicle at home could pose a bit of a headache. Good news is that
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All has been revealed on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 ahead of it going on sale this month. Available as a saloon, estate, coupe or cabriolet, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 now comes with a sharper exterior, modernised interior and even more agility. Powered by a mighty four-litre V8 with 469bhp, the C 63 can race from
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How to add some stylish and performance-enhancing modifications to your car, despite a lack of experience So, you’ve grown tired of how your motor looks and want to spice things up a bit? In this article you’re going to learn how to mod your car correctly and professionally, all at a low cost. We’re here
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If much of the criticism of Formula One has been that the technology could possibly take something away from the simple excitement of a driver pitting his wit and reactions against machine, road and the elements, then what is the reaction to the Roborace driverless racing car? The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 saw an
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The Porsche Macan was a massive hit when it originally burst into the showrooms in 2013 and now the Macan has now been treated to a mid-life refresh for 2018. Amongst the changes for the facelifted SUV are a revised engine line-up, a new infotainment system, and tweaks to the chassis and styling. In terms
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This weekend we saw the return of one of the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival known as Silverstone Classic. For most motor enthusiasts it’s without a doubt one of the biggest highlights of the motoring calendar this year. There were plenty of things to do at the 2018 Silverstone Classic such as live music,
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The original X4 is the car you can thank/blame for the recent flurry of couped SUVs. Without it, we probably wouldn’t have the Range Rover Velar, Porsche Macan or Mercedes GLC Coupe. Only four years have passed since the first X4 went on sale and surprised pretty much everyone at BMW by surpassing all sales
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Electric cars may be rising in popularity, but are they just a fad? Here’s why EVs aren’t the future, they’re not even the present. Everyone seems to have an opinion on electric cars these days. EVs definitely have their advantages, but it’s clear that adoption of these 4-wheeled whizzers has been anything but fast. Although
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The Ford Focus is arguably the king of hatchbacks. It is the world’s biggest-selling nameplate with more than 16 million examples sold globally since 1998. Pretty much everyone with a driving licence has owned or at least driven a Focus, so is this – the fourth generation model, due here in September – any good?
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If you’re into Volkswagens, particularly the iconic Beetle, then you really can’t afford to miss Bug Jam. The self-proclaimed ‘original and best VW festival’ in the UK hit its 32nd anniversary this year. Staged at Santa Pod from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd July, Bug Jam’s schedule consisted of drag racing, stunt displays, autojumble, comedy acts,
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Cars keep getting bigger and bigger as roads and parking spaces stay the same… Cars that were once known to be quite small have become bloated and bulbous over the years. The Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Honda Civic, just to name a few, have all increased dramatically in size over the years leaving older models
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The Nurburgring is one of the world’s most renowned test tracks. It’s where the most skilled drivers push their cars to exceptional speeds and car makers develop of some of the quickest motors on the road today. Located in the Eifel region of Germany, the track is the go-to place for motor manufacturers looking to
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A British supercar is always going to raise some interest and Leicester based British manufacturer Noble has always had an eye for a good looking classic design with just the right amount of extreme to make it stand out – check out the M600. Now Noble has taken everyone by surprise and shown us the
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The links between James Bond and Aston Martin are long and immensely rich. Who can forget the myriad of ways in which various editions of this quintessentially British car have been driven in dramatic chases throughout the history of 007 films? Even the most recent movies have paid homage to this tradition, with a vintage
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Witness the extreme over-styling that is the Honda Civic The Honda Civic started with humble beginnings, but has since become a hot hatch monstrosity! The latest Civic models, both standard and Type R, are full of styling gimmicks and plastic trickery. This change in direction has split opinions on whether the Civic has never looked
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