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Where I live, Range Rovers fall into two distinct categories, the school run tank or the mud splattered, somewhat-more-luxurious-than-the-usual-workhorse utility vehicle driven by farmers dressed head to foot in olive green, which may be rather ironic considering it’s standing as a ‘green’ vehicle. I’ve always been mildly staggered by the price and ceasing to believe […]
The New Range Rover – gills instead of grilles Read Post »
Performance Direct were proud sponsors of Mini in the Park 2012 at Santa Pod Raceway. Held this year on Sunday 12 August, it was an event not to be missed. With the weather unusually sunny for a British summers day , the festival welcomed owners of classic Minis, new Minis and Mini Clubs, as well as other
Mini in the Park 2012 – Show Report Read Post »
Performance Direct Non Standard Awards winner Paul Archer, from team It’s on the Meter who recently broke the World Record for the longest ever taxi journey, was seen again on TV in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games – and surprise-surprise he was in a Taxi. Sponsored by the Performance Direct Non Standard Awards,
Despite tightening the safety rules again this year, Pikes Peak once more saw a couple of heart-stopping car crashes. Jeremy Foley’s crash at Devil’s Playground was nothing short of unbelievable. Often, when driving along a mountain road on holiday, cautiously taking each bend as carefully as possible, I have often peered over the edge and
Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2012 sees Jeremy Foley crash at Devil's Playground Read Post »
A vintage Land Rover once received by Sir Winston Churchill as an 80th birthday present is due to be auctioned in October. The Series 1 vehicle, which is expected to fetch up to £60,000 at the Cheffins sale in Cambridgeshire, has been kept in a shed for more than 30 years.
Sir Winston Churchill's Land Rover to go under the hammer Read Post »
Jay Kay, the Jamiroquai frontman and classic car enthusiast, has been described as the face of this year's Salon Prive. The prestigious supercar show takes place at west London's Syon Park from Wednesday September 5th to Friday September 7th, when collectors and buyers will meet to share their passion for the world's finest motors.
Classic car collector Jay Kay looks ahead to Salon Prive Read Post »
Bikers will flock to the Birmingham NEC from across the UK when Motorcycle Live 2012 takes place later this year. Running from Saturday November 24th to Sunday December 2nd, the bike show will be spread across five exhibition halls showcasing the latest and hottest motorcycles, as well as clothing and accessories.
Countdown begins for Motorcycle Live 2012 Read Post »
As I write this we are currently bathing in the sublime glow of a very successful London 2012 Olympic Games with world records being broken by our athletes and a medal tally that will go down in British sporting history. Occasionally, being Britain, a dark cloud looms overhead threatening to dampen our spirits. One of
New parking app finds available parking spots Read Post »
Popular culture has helped to make American models more popular among classic car buyers in recent years. This is according to auction house Historics at Brooklands and Classic American magazine, which said the profile of cult US vehicles is growing as their value appreciates.
CLASSIC AMERICAN CARS “BECOME MORE POPULAR” Read Post »
While the Porsche 918 Spyder super sports coupe is being tested and developed, the good people down at Porsche have decided to give it a nice vintage set of clothes to wear. All too often you see development cars at the ‘Ring wearing disguises to break up the lines of the car and make them
Porsche 918 Spyder Martini Striped Prototype – New Car with Old Clothes Read Post »
Today a press release from Mercedes lists the latest upgrades to the new generation G-Class. To add to it’s luxury, the G-Class is receiving drivetrain enhancements and what Mercedes refer to as ‘subtle visual changes’ such as a slightly different grill and daytime LED running lights. To accompany the standard G-Class priced at £82,945, a
Mercedes G-Wagen takes 500,000 mile road trip for 23 years Read Post »
Any day that gives me the news that classic cars will feature on tv other than just in the background of an old film is always a bonus day. Today is such a day, Classic Car Rescue it has been announced, will be a new classic car programme on Channel 5 and will be presented
Channel 5 reveal launch of new show, Classic Car Rescue Read Post »
In 2009 for the 50th anniversary of the Mini, well experienced traveller Duncan Mortimer set off on his third trip around the world in his 1978 Mini Clubman 1275 GT. Duncan made his first trip around the world in 1996 using only road maps but this time, in the same car, he planned to install
Third Trip Around The World for Duncan Mortimer and His Mini Read Post »
With the world heading further into economic disaster and with seemingly no light at the end of the tunnel with – if BBC documentaries are to be believed – the Chinese economic bubble likely to burst at some point in the not too distant future & splatter us all in half finished cars & thus
The Singer Vehicle Design 'restored & reimagined' Porsche 964 Read Post »
A record crowd of 83,500 people attended this month's Silverstone Classic, where spectators enjoyed 24 races featuring cars spanning 70 years of motorsport. Event director Nick Wigley hailed the best turnout in the meeting's 22-year history, which was achieved despite the unseasonably bad weather in the preceding days.
Silverstone Classic draws biggest ever crowd Read Post »
Crash barriers should be redesigned to improve safety measures for motorcyclists, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has claimed. According to research cited by the organisation, British riders are currently 15 times more likely to be killed when they hit a crash barrier than car drivers.
Crash barriers 'should be more motorcycle-friendly' Read Post »
Classic car owners still have eight days to enter their pride and joy into this year's prestigious Classic Car of the Year competition. The deadline for entries is Friday August 3rd, when a panel of expert judges will begin to sort through the many participating vehicles and evaluate their merits.
Last call for Classic Car of the Year entries Read Post »
How many of us have sat watching the F1 racing or the BTCC while screaming at our favourite drivers to drive as fast as we would if we were behind the wheel of the car? I’m hoping that it isn’t just me. We all of us get hooked into the sports we watch whether it’s
Start your motor racing career the Radical way – with the SR1 Cup Read Post »
Can we drive across the USA in a classic American car, for just as much as a break in Centre Parks? This is the question Matt Jones asked his two friends back in 2009 when planning their summer holiday. So they decided to set themselves a challenge, to drive across America in a 1978 Cadillac
Matt Jones Drives Coast to Coast in a 1978 Cadillac Read Post »
Allard have just released some exciting news. They are due to re-release the Allard J2, Allard J2X and Allard J2X Le Mans Competition cars into the UK. The classic cars will be hand built and will include the ferociously torquey Cadillac engines. The Allard Motor Company was formed in 1946 by the now legendary Sydney
Allard Motor Cars bring the past back to life Read Post »
Motorcyclists look set to be the happiest road users in London during the Olympic Games, as their ability to avoid congestion could prove invaluable. Craig Carey-Clinch, policy advisor at the Motorcycle Industry Association, said motorcycles will be "an attractive mode of transport" for many people attempting to make their way around the capital during the
Motorcycles to help Londoners beat Olympic traffic Read Post »
‘Hard Hearted Hannah (a 20 year old London Black Cab)’ and her ambitious if not crazy team of explorers, have finally returned home from their Guinness World record attempt to undergo the longest ever taxi journey. Three men, a London Black Cab,15 months, 43,319.5 miles, 8,000 litres of diesel, clocking up £79,006.80 on the meter,
World Record Longest Ever Taxi Journey – It's on the Meter Read Post »
The Silverstone Classic returns this weekend with a series of packed racing grids featuring historic cars from around the world. Running from Friday July 20th to Sunday July 22nd, the event is set to break records with a schedule of 24 prestigious races featuring more than 1,000 entries.
Silverstone Classic to feature 24 races and 7,000 classic cars Read Post »
Two classic cars formerly owned by Sir Jimmy Savile will go under the auctioneer's hammer later this month. A Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible and the late TV personality's famous yellow BMW Isetta bubble car will be sold by Dreweatts at a charity auction in Leeds on July 30th.
Sir Jimmy Savile's classic cars to be auctioned Read Post »
