Monthly Archives: June 2010
Vince Cable: No more bailouts for the car industry
Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned the new Government will rein in financial support for the British motor industry. Speaking at a conference in London arranged by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), he said, “Our starting point … Continue reading
Filed under Industry
Mark Webber’s BMW M5 for sale
A BMW M5 previously owned by Mark Webber is for sale on Auto Trader. The Formula One star was the first owner of the 2002 BMW M5, which is powered by a 394bhp 4.9-litre V8 engine. It is capable of … Continue reading
Filed under formula one
Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King 1925-2010
One of the motor industry’s most influential characters, Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King has died. According to reports, King died as a result of injuries sustained during a collision between his bicycle and a van almost a fortnight ago.
Filed under Uncategorized
Import it: Volkswagen CrossPolo
Whilst on the VW Amarok launch last week, I was offered the chance to have a quick spin in the new CrossPolo.
I already liked the way it looked – funkier than the standard car – in fact it’s more distinctive than the GTI, especially when daubed in bright orange with matching upholstery. Continue reading
Filed under Polo
22% of drivers don’t wear seatbelts
As many as 22 per cent of drivers don’t wear seatbelts at all times, according to a poll by insurance company Esure. The survey also shows 22 per cent of people don’t fasten their seatbelt when travelling as passengers, 17 … Continue reading
Filed under Safety and security
Lamborghini celebrates 10,000th Gallardo
The Lamborghini Gallardo has become the Italian manufacturer’s most successful model to date, as the 10,000th car rolls off the production line at its Sant’Agata Bolognese factory. The 10,000th Gallardo was finished in Midas yellow and delivered to a customer … Continue reading
Filed under Gallardo, Lamborghini
Top Gear’s new Reasonably Priced Car
As the 15th series of Top Gear kicked off over the weekend, there was only question on the nation’s minds. Supercars, Stig facts and stupid challenges aside – what is the new Reasonably Priced Car? Following in the footsteps of … Continue reading
Drive the Top Gear test track in a Mercedes SLS
Mercedes wants fans of its SLS AMG supercar to search the four corners of the internet to win a chance of winning some money-can’t-buy prizes. Prizes include driving the 6.3-litre V8-engined, 571 hp SLS AMG at Hockenheim, Spa and the … Continue reading
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Video: Jenson and Lewis build their F1 car
We’ve all been there. A trip to your local Swedish furniture store means an afternoon of bits that don’t want to connect to each other and more than likely a pile of bolts left over at the end. We get … Continue reading
Filed under formula one, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, mclaren
Used Ford Fiesta: A Buyers Guide for Ford Fiestas
Need a small car that has it all? Don’t miss the Ford Fiesta. Small, fuel efficient, sporty and all sorts of good fun, the Ford Fiesta 500 is one of the most popular used Ford models. In fact, it continues … Continue reading
Filed under random
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