Entries from August 2007

August 31, 2007

It’s Top Gear if you’re larger than average

The Top Gear America special was one of the most entertaining TV shows of the year. One of the highlights was meeting the Stig’s cousin. And for those who missed it, yes he was fat, very fat. The BBC’s merchandise people cottoned onto this and started selling T-shirts with ‘I AM THE STIG’S [...]

August 30, 2007

Tie break

It’s that time of year again.
We’re off to the Goodwood Revival tomorrow – a whole weekend at the 1940s, 50s and 60s-themed motor racing extravaganza at Goodwood Park in West Sussex.

It’s also time to dust off the tie rack. The invitation clearly states ‘For gentlemen a jacket and tie is a requirement’. It’s [...]

August 29, 2007

When car modifiers attack

Checked out Alex’s Weird World of Wheels over the weekend – and more specifically his weird pic of the week.
It’s below, but to be brief, it’s allegedly a Daewoo Cielo – a rebadged Mk2 Astra – with bits of tat bolted on to make it resemble an Alfa Brera.
And even then, only if you squint. [...]

August 28, 2007

Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome to the Auto Trader Blog.
This is where the editorial team will be aiming to keep you informed and entertained with regular updates concerning all things automotive.
Big dates coming up in the car calendar include the Frankfurt Motor Show and The Goodwood Revival and we’ll be giving you the inside line and [...]