Monthly Archives: November 2009
Chevrolet Spark drives us bananas
Chevrolet tried an imaginative method of drawing our attention to the virtues of their new Spark while we were on the launch last week. Me and co-driver Tom Webster tackled their challenge to see how quickly we could pack several … Continue reading
Muscle beach
We’ve just brought you some of the world’s most powerful cars – including a twin-turbo Lamborghini and a new British supercar weighing in at 1,800bhp. But is this too much? I mean, on UK roads anything more than 200bhp is … Continue reading
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Is the Polo a worthy Car of the Year winner?
The Volkswagen Polo has beaten the Toyota IQ and five other rivals to be crowned European Car of the Year 2010. Which car do you think deserves the award? Cast your vote and leave a comment below.
Audi builds rally-KITT
The annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado, USA requires drivers to swallow the biggest brave pill in the automotive calendar. During the 12.4 mile sprint to the 9,390ft summit the road turns from tarmac into dirt and in places, … Continue reading
Dream Drives
Yesterday we ran a piece on rendered supercars. Penned by up-and-coming designers fed up of waiting for manufacturers to produce the kinds of cars we want to see, they’ve put mouse to screen and created their own. And some of … Continue reading
Beckham and Rooney doing their bit for England
You can’t ever fault David Beckham and Wayne Rooney for their contributions to English football. These two superstars are also supporting England off the pitch – in the car market.
Filed under Aston Martin, Bentley, Celebrities, wayne rooney
Meet the Renault Zoe
Renault seems to have caused uproar in its home country with its new electric car – the Zoe. It appears naming the Renault ‘Zoe’ has gone down as well in France as if they’d marketed it as … Continue reading
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You’re a dictator – what would you drive?
Earlier we revealed Adolf Hitler’s old Mercedes had been sold to a mystery seller for up to £9 million. A bit of research dug up that Mercedes have been quite popular among world leaders who, you might say, had weak … Continue reading
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Fancy a Polo?
I’ve been a big fan of the new Polo ever since I tested it at its international launch. It proved itself as a worthy alternative to the brilliant Ford Fiesta, even excelling it in certain respects.
Filed under Polo, Volkswagon
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