It seems the recent announcements that motorway speed limits could increase to 80mph have been controversial to say the least, creating a divide in opinion. On the one hand you have people pleased that they will be able to arrive at their destination quicker, whilst not breaking the law. On …
Read More »Chris Evans Treated To A Unique Cab Ride By The Stig
To coincide with the announcement that Chris Evans will take part in the Top Gear live event, the Stig treated him to a high-speed taxi ride in a very special 400bhp black cab. Evans will be participating in the live ‘star in a reasonably priced car’ feature at the London …
Read More »C-X75 Takes Design Cues From Little Known 60’s Beauty – XJ13
Produced to celebrate 75 years of Jaguar the C-X75 is a modern day interpretation of a beloved classic. The C-X75 is a modern take on the most beautiful Jaguar ever made, not the E-Type, but the truly stunning one of a kind Jaguar XJ13. The little known legend that is …
Read More »Concepts of the 2011 Frankfurt Motorshow, IAA
Motor Shows are an ideal place for manufacturers to showcase their designers talents and future visions with concept vehicles. The 64th annual Frankfurt Motor Show IAA began yesterday and with it a number of concept vehicles are displayed. Below we have a look at some of the offerings on display …
Read More »What Car? Green Car Award Winners – Greenpeace ‘Storm’ Event
Last night the annual What Car? Green car awards took place at the Battersea power station, which plays host over the next four days to eco velocity the low carbon motor festival. In total 9 awards were issued of which the Vauxhall Ampera came out top, being crowned overall winner. …
Read More »Jaguar XF – Voted Car Of The Decade
On September the 1st the most fuel efficient version of jaguar XF will go on sale. The Jaguar XF 2.2d is capable of travelling 800 miles on a single tank whilst emitting only 149g/km of CO2. Combining economy with performance, refinement and the dynamic ability expected of modern day jaguars …
Read More »Panthermobile And Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Up For Sale
Two iconic screen cars are set to go up for auction in September; the exceedingly rare one and only original pink panther car and a fully licenced replica of the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Panthermobile is a true rarity, a one off creation for the NBC television series …
Read More »Worlds First Jaguar Suite
This September will see the unveiling of the world’s first ever Jaguar suite at London’s 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj suites and residences. An exciting collaboration between the two Tata owned companies; Taj hotels resorts and palaces and Jaguar. 51 Buckingham Gate is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year having opened …
Read More »European Motorists Satisfied With Their Cars
Customer satisfaction survey is a tricky business. How do you get people to give you unbiased verdict on what they do or don’t like about their cars? J. D. Power and Associates – a world renowned marketing and consumer satisfaction researcher – have come up with a convenient score system …
Read More »Rowan Atkinson Crashes F1 Supercar
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson was taken into hospital last night after crashing his iconic McLaren F1 supercar. The actor is believed to have walked free of the wreckage suffering only a shoulder injury, to the amazement of onlookers. The accident took place on the A605 in Haddon, Cambridgeshire where …
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