Cars
DRIVEN: KIA CARENS ‘3’ 1.7 CRDI
Kia’s new MPV has now got the style to match the space Who says family cars have to be dull… not Kia, that’s for sure. Their all-new third generation Carens now has the sharp looks to match its load lugging and family hauling credentials. The awkward lumpy bumpy looks of the old model have long gone, replaced with a sleek and … [Read More...]
DRIVEN: FIAT 500C 1.2 LOUNGE
Fiat made quite an impression when it launched its re-take on the iconic little 500 back in 2007 and the cabrio 500C in 2009. It’s been so popular that the Italian firm celebrated 1 million sales of … [Read More...]
1973 JAGUAR XJ12 S1 VANDEN PLAS SALOON
Specification: 5.3 litre V12 265bhp Max speed 135.7 mph 0-60 mph – 7.4 seconds History: The original XJ6 launched in 1968 was a tremendous success for Jaguar, but behind the scenes … [Read More...]
1975 VAUXHALL FIRENZA HP ‘DROOPSNOOT’
Specification: 2.3 litre, in line 4, normally aspirated 131 bhp @ 5500 rpm 145Ib ft @ 3500 rpm Max speed – 120 mph 0-60 mph – 9.4 seconds Independent front wishbone suspension, coil … [Read More...]
1971 DATSUN 240Z
Specification: 2.4 litre straight six, naturally aspirated. 150 bhp Max speed 125 mph 0-60 mph – 8.0 seconds Independent McPherson struts with telescopic dampers and coil springs Rack and … [Read More...]
Features
CLASSIC CARS IN PARADE
Classic Cars in the Chestnut Sunday Parade, Bushy Park, May 2013. An excellent opportunity to view, talk to the owners and photograph the cars after the parade. I've always found the owners friendly and are usually keen to show their cars. … [Read More...]
MILITARY VEHICLES ON DISPLAY
Seen at Bushy Park, west London as part of the Chestnut Sunday event the second Sunday of May each year. After the parade most of the vehicles are parked up and generally the owners are … [Read More...]
SMMT TEST DAY 2013: THE MOTOR INDUSTRY’S CHANCE TO DEMONSTRATE LATEST MODELS TO THE MEDIA
Once again automotive journalists were in seventh heaven last week, as they headed down to Milbrook Proving ground for the Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers annual drive event. SMMT Test … [Read More...]
HOW TYRE PRESSURES AFFECT DRIVING PERFORMANCE
Although it may be common knowledge that a flat tyre, (with the exception of run-flats) means a car cannot be driven, did you know that even a slight reduction in tyre pressure can increase fuel … [Read More...]
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CHECKED YOUR TYRES?
Motorists who forget to check their tyres could be risking significant roadside misery warns TyreSafe, which points to shocking statistics revealed by one of the UK’s biggest breakdown recovery … [Read More...]
THE FIVE MOST BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC CARS
At the end of season 5 of the hit series Mad Men, advertising genius Don Draper is overseeing a hive of activity as the agency competes to pitch for Jaguar. Don takes an E-type for a spin around New … [Read More...]
TAKING A CAR FOR A SPIN- SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE
Spinning, the skill of putting your car in a spin and then climbing outside, has now been made legal in South Africa. Originally spinning was just township gangstas showing off or used as a show … [Read More...]