IF there was ever a true definition of squeaky bum time, it has to be standing by your car with a fuel filler that won’t open, 90 miles showing on the range with over 360 to go to get home – and you don’t speak the local language.
Happily I didn’t have to elicit help from a passing Glaswegian as miraculously, after much cursing and prodding, the recalcitrant flap decided to open and save the day.
ALL roads lead to Silverstone this weekend but you’ll have to be as quick as the competitors – advanced tickets for the three day Classic must be bought by Thursday July 25.
And final plans to celebrate the remarkable racing achievements of double world champion Jim Clark at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (July 26-28) have been confirmed.
EVER wondered what goes through F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander’s mind as he sits at the head of a snake of multi million pound machinery when things go breasts up on a Sunday afternoon?
So do I. And one of the topics might well be how do I get out of this gull wing doored beast in a hurry if I need to.
The upward pivoting doors on the £165,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe – the car he drives for work – can be a trifle deceptive.
SEAT’s new Leon created a very favourable impression when it was rolled out earlier this year.
And while they say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, in this case we thought we’d make an exception and give the Spanish newcomer a bit more than just a gentle amble round the Cotswolds.
LET’S get one thing straight from the outset with this one – it’s not a car that’s going to get you over-excited.
The SEAT Toledo is the sort of car that does exactly what you expect it to do without raising your expectations any higher than that.
It’s a faithful Labrador in a world when there are many other more popular designer breeds. And a few exotic options thrown in for good measure. But I’ll tell you what. There aren’t many other cars around for the money that will give you this sort of usability for your family.
BMW’S first foray into the four door coupe market has certainly caught the eye – I almost had to take my shoes and socks off to count the number of positive comments it sparked.
And if it’s power you crave, then you ‘ve no need to look much further. The range is topped by a new 450hp twin turbo V8 that should satisfy the most ardent petrolhead.
ŠKODA have taken the top two spots in the annual JD Power satisfaction survey.
Hammering home their reputation for reliable and versatile cars, the Superb (see elsewhere on this site for a review of the latest model) was voted the UK’s best car, and the highly competent Yeti was hot on its heels in second place.
RENAULT‘S Mégane Renaultsport is widely acclaimed as a benchmark hot hatch, but on the off chance it isn’t quite exclusive enough for some, here’s the answer – a new limited edition, the Mégane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8.
The French manufacturer and Milton Keynes based Red Bull Racing celebrate their third Formula 1 Constructors’ world title with this limited edition which pretty well guarantees exclusivity – there will only be 30 sold in the UK.
I’D like to think I’m the ideal sort of chap to check out the latest Skoda Superb.
After all, I’m not exactly vertically challenged and when you’re weighing up the attributes of a car that has a commendable amount of interior space for the occupants, then long legs become part of the equation.
HOW a beautiful car like this could be left to languish in a dusty barn, unloved and seemingly unwanted, is beyond me.
But this 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe is set to have another day in the spotlight when it comes under the auctioneer’s gavel at the annual Bonhams auction at Aston Martin’s Heritage Showroom in Newport Pagnell this Saturday (May 18, 2013).