Finally Lexus has delivered a true rival to the BMW M3! The new Lexus IS-F uses a 5.0-litre V8 powerplant to deliver 417bhp at 6600rpm! However, it is one thing chasing the M3, and another to actually catch it. To…
Monthly Archives: October 2007
2007 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The 2007 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place this Sunday 4th November. The event this year is sponsored by Daily Mail and Tindle Newspapers. History On the first Sunday in each November, around 500 motor cars built before…
Tagged with: Classic Cars, london to brighton veteran car run
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Insurance Word of The Week (1)
Every week, starting this week we will be publishing and sharing with our readers a comprehensive, alphabetical run-down on all the different terms used in the wonderful world of insurance and what they mean. For our first week, we…
Tagged with: abi, association of british insurers, regulator
Posted in Car Insurance, Insurance Glossary, Useful Websites & Information
Posted in Car Insurance, Insurance Glossary, Useful Websites & Information
Beautiful Alfa 8C
The original concept for the achingly beautiful Alfa Romeo 8C was launched four years ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Only 500 will be built, and unfortunately all are now sold! The name honours the 8C designed by Vittorio Jano,…
Tagged with: alfa romeo 8c, ferrari, frankfurt motor show, le mans, maserati, mille miglia, Performance Cars, vittorio jano
Posted in Car Reviews, Performance Cars
Posted in Car Reviews, Performance Cars
Essen World Classic Car Shows
Classic car enthusiasts will be looking forward to the following two events planned for late 2007 and 2008. First up is the Essen Motor Show. A must for every automobile collector and enthusiast who want to see or buy the…
Tagged with: automobile show, classic car show, Classic Cars, essen motor show, techno classica essen, vintage cars
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Asian Motor Manufacturers Gather Momemtum
Driving on UK roads over the last 6-12 months I have noticed a number of attractively styled, impressive looking saloons, sports car and 4×4’s. On closer inspection these vehicles proudly display their manufacturers badges: Kia Hyundai Daihatsu Proton Ssangyong There…
Tagged with: asian motor manufacturers, daihatsu, datsun, european type approval, hyundai, imported cars, kia, korean, ncap, nissan, proton, ssangyong, toyota
Posted in Car Reviews, Import Cars
Posted in Car Reviews, Import Cars
Death Crash Teenager not Guilty
18-year-old Craig Ramshaw has today been cleared of killing four friends by dangerous driving days after passing his driving test. After hearing this verdict on Radio 4 this evening I felt compelled to post about this tragic case and ask…
Tagged with: careless driving, carig ramshaw, dangerous driving, danielle caswell, katie roberts, kayleigh parry, louise jones, nicholas cooke qc
Posted in New Drivers, Safe Driving, Young Drivers
Posted in New Drivers, Safe Driving, Young Drivers
2007 NEC Classic Motor Show
The 2007 NEC Classic Motor Show opens it doors this year on 9th November. Many classic car clubs are set to roll out early and late examples of their marque in response to the show’s ‘Firsts and Lasts’ theme. Visitors…
Tagged with: bentley, Classic Cars, ferrari, maserati, morgan aero, nec
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Posted in Classic Cars, Motoring Events
Loopholes in Motoring Legislation
Most of us will have heard of or seen on television the top celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, the solicitor dubbed `Mr Loophole’ for his work defending high-profile people accused of a variety of driving offences. Over the last few years the media have…
Tagged with: bad drivers, drink driving, driving licence, government, justice, labour party, law, motoring legislation, nick freeman, penalty points, police, road traffic act, speeding
Posted in Motoring Law
Posted in Motoring Law
Motorway Maintenance Celica GTi – Genuine or Fake?
Take a good look at the above photograph, sent to us by an inspired reader. This picture was recently snapped on the A406 North Circular in London. Notice the yellow light on the roof – No detail spared! Is this a photo of a genuine…
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