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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...]
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 happy to talk to you or let you take photos. One chap I was talking to last year reckoned that he … [Read more...]
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 Day offers the unique opportunity for journalists to put through their paces vehicles from a wide … [Read more...]
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 consumption and adversely affect the way your car handles? Tests on a Peugeot 308 family hatchback by … [Read more...]
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 organisations. Last year alone, more than 12,000 drivers called the AA for a tyre related incident … [Read more...]
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 York and it’s love at first sight. So we got to thinking about which are the most beautiful cars … [Read more...]
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 of 'respect' when one of their number had died. In which case they would steal a BMW - spin it and … [Read more...]
Since the new Mazda6 went on sale in January, dealers have had the chance to re-engage with the estimated 300,000 drivers who have owned one since the first generation was launched more than a decade ago. “We have a huge database of Mazda6 owners, with more than 100,000 sold in the UK and an … [Read more...]
Porsche AG will enter two new 911 RSR race cars based on the ‘Type 991’ model generation at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours and in the World Endurance Championship. Entry for the newly-developed vehicles sporting the starting numbers 91 and 92 was confirmed for the GTE class by the organisers ACO … [Read more...]
The all-electric Nissan LEAF may be known for being quiet on the outside, but now it's boomin' on the inside with the first custom-designed Bose® Energy Efficient Series sound system available on the 2013 model that goes on sale this month in America. The Bose system in the LEAF delivers … [Read more...]