Monthly Archives: January 2010
What car should Schuey drive?
Picture the scenario – you’re a Mercedes-Benz PR person. Your company has just built a menacing 571bhp Gullwing-door supercar. Then, a few months down the line, you re-enter Formula One and sign one of the world’s most famous – and … Continue reading
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Caption competition
OK you know the deal by now – here’s today’s caption competition. Post your captions in the comments box below. Humorous responses encouraged.
Special-edition Mito for Maserati
Maserati has teamed up with Alfa Romeo to create 100 special-edition Mitos. The limited run will be dispatched to Maserati dealers across Europe to be used as courtesy cars.
Lexus LFA sold out?
Despite its incredible £336k price tag, Lexus claims demand for its LFA supercar already outstrips supply. According to an official press release, “formal expressions of interest in purchase” (not official sales) already outnumber the 500 LFA’s planned for production. It’s … Continue reading
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The UK’s speed camera hotspots
New research has revealed the top three areas for speeding convictions. Do you live near a speed camera hotpot? Here’s the full list:
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Wrong number
Ever since the first registration number was issued in the UK way back in 1904, car owners have paid daft sums of money to secure something tasty, to make their car stand out from the crowd. While an expensive car … Continue reading
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When footballers modify
Footballers are a strange bunch aren’t they? Let’s be honest, for most blokes it’s the dream job – getting paid to keep fit by kicking a ball around for 90-plus minutes watched by thousands and adored by more.
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Underwater caption competition
We’ve had some weird and wonderful caption competitions here at Auto Trader – even some photos of cars on water – but none under water. Until now. This is the Rinspeed sQuba – a car which can drive across land … Continue reading
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Turbo or non-turbo, that’s the question
Engineers are being pulled in two directions. Customers expect new models to be more powerful, but burn less fuel than the cars which went before. So, it’s hardly surprising the latest vehicles are more often than not turbocharged. It’s the … Continue reading
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Cheap and cheerful
Kia is about to launch its new supermini, the Venga, in the UK. Having just driven it, I can confirm that while it isn’t class leading, it is thoroughly competent both dynamically and in terms of build quality. This is … Continue reading
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