The Hunting Merc
Mercedes Benz did a concept a while ago, of a slick-lined wagon / station / break version of the four-door CLS. They called it the Shooting Break. The...
June 30, 2012 4 Min Read
What Will You Spend Your Petrol Savings On?
It’s really happening, isn’t it? Petrol prices are finally moving in a direction which could be generally described as being the opposite of up. The s...
June 30, 2012 2 Min Read
New engine for the Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has unveiled its XJ model line-up for 2013 and it features a new supercharged six cylinder 3litre engine which replaces the 5litre V8. The new...
June 29, 2012 2 Min Read
Saving Ribs and Reaping Awe
In the news in the week past was Ford’s plan to install inflatable seatbelts for the backseats of the upcoming Mondeo. I thought: “what, they’re cooki...
June 29, 2012 3 Min Read
Would You Like a Vespa, Sir?
Have you ever thought about switching from a car to a scooter? I have to confess that I haven’t but I just read about the ongoing popularity of the Ve...
June 29, 2012 2 Min Read
The new A-Class takes a bow
It’s a Mercedes A-Class – but not as we know it. Gone is the rather dumpy design (but really clever use of interior space) to be replaced by something...
June 28, 2012 2 Min Read
Bowler? Brawler!
Land Rovers are very popular in the UK. I know this. I have never heard Clarkson and his mates say anything that wasn’t at least in some way positive...
June 28, 2012 3 Min Read
Another Week of Driving in South America
I mentioned before that I have been driving for a while in South America and I thought it might be a good idea to give a semi regular update on weird...
June 28, 2012 3 Min Read
Gazoo 86
It has been ages since Toyota came up with something that had soul. It’s been nothing but one Prius after the next and boring has been the reference t...
June 27, 2012 3 Min Read
Mazda MX-5 GT Concept
Attendees at the Goodwood Festival of Speed should take a closer look at Mazda’s concept for the MX-5. That’s because a good reaction from fans could...
June 27, 2012 2 Min Read
Look After the Kids
As the father of a growing girl I am interested in the world of child safety seats for the first time ever. I actually already own one but I can’t wor...
June 27, 2012 3 Min Read
Dacia returns to the UK
It’s no longer a worrying rumour – Dacia are launching their new Duster at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week. And it’s likely that their sales...
June 26, 2012 2 Min Read
Not-so-van
I’m thinking overpriced pastries, emergency caviar and small dogs with ribbons on their heads as the payload. I doubt any self-respecting courier, car...
June 26, 2012 3 Min Read
Hate Traffic Jams? Go Abroad
Recent results of traffic congestion studies made me almost drop my ice cream in astonishment. The frozen treat only remained intact thanks to my cat...
June 26, 2012 2 Min Read
Seat’s new Toledo takes a bow
Right, pay attention now because potential buyers and people looking at leasing the new Seat Toledo should be aware of a number of things. OK so it lo...
June 25, 2012 2 Min Read
