Monthly Archives: April 2009
Fast and Furious – your verdict
“Fast and Furious” – the confusingly-named fourth instalment in the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, opens in cinemas across Britain today. Auto Trader’s Adrian Hearn hailed its “breathtaking stunts and all-out action.” But what do you think of the film?
Filed under Celebrities
Send us your Nissan GT-R pics
The Nissan GT-R went on sale this morning – at precisely 7:29 – the time chosen by Nissan to reflect its now-legendary lap time around the Nurburgring. Continue reading
What’s the best TV car ad ever?
Ad breaks: most of us mute them, or go and put the kettle on. But every now and then you catch sight of an advert that’s a cut above the rest. And with expensive products to sell, car manufacturers have … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Is this the coolest car on Auto Trader?
Have we spotted the coolest car ad on Auto Trader? ‘Desirable’ doesn’t do justice to this Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. A lot gets written about the trials of Alfa Romeo ownership but it’s hard to resist a car as … Continue reading
Filed under Alfa Romeo
BMW X5M and X6M: Brilliant – but the wrong M cars?
No it’s not a belated April fool. In the middle of an economic meltdown BMW has decided now’s the time to reveal its first M-powered 4x4s with the X5M and X6M. With 555bhp, these super-SUVs are ridiculously powerful and with … Continue reading
Filed under BMW, Motor sport, X6
Clamping laws tighten up: good news for car owners?
Cowboy wheel clampers with “sky-high” charges face a crackdown under new proposals announced by the Government. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith plans to set up an appeals process for motorists who feel they’ve been unfairly treated, and to ensure all clamping … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, car, Cars, Driving tips
Filming my first video car review
When I learned to be a web journalist, I never really expected to find myself in front of a video camera. But a video team was on hand at the Citroen C3 Picasso launch, and it seemed like the ideal … Continue reading
Filed under Citroen
Is Volkswagen’s Golf ‘Fight’ ad really that bad?
This is a video of the Volkswagen Golf advert which VW has been ordered not show on British screens before 9pm. But is the controversy deserved?
Filed under Golf, Volkswagon
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