Jaguar has staged a unique drone race to demonstrate how much room there is inside the luxurious long-wheelbase XJ saloon. High-speed drones piloted by professional racers flew through three cars during the race at Alexandra Palace, London, on a course marked out with 13 gates the same shape as an …
Read More »Ralph Lauren launches new collection – in his garage
Fashion legend and renowned car collector Ralph Lauren has staged his latest show inside the private garage of his home in Bedford Hills, New York. Set against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most spectacular automotive collections, Lauren presented his passion for cars and classic, enduring style in …
Read More »Introducing the first Land Rover SVX
The ultimate all-terrain Land Rover Discovery has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by a 518bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8, the new SVX is the most extreme and powerful Land Rover yet. Developed by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, the go-anywhere 4×4 has increased ground clearance, …
Read More »Ferrari F1 stars vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Ferrari Formula One drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen, plus reserve Antonio Giovinazzi, have put the potent Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio through its paces on track. Fresh from the Italian Grand Prix, the trio swapped their scarlet F1 race car for a spin at the Balocco test track near Milan …
Read More »Land Rover Discovery Sport snow tunnel challenge
It’s dog power vs horse power as Land Rover’s bestselling Discovery Sport takes on a dog sled team in a unique race at Vesileppis Ski Tunnel, Finland. This year’s warm summer has left much of northern Europe without snow, so Land Rover took a team of husky dogs in need …
Read More »Brownlee brothers compete in Jaguar XF triathlon
Olympic triathletes Jonny and Alistair Brownlee have gone head-to-head in a trio of Jaguar XF challenges. They reignited their rivalry in a triathlon with a difference – behind the wheel of a Jaguar XF and XF Sportbrake, to showcase the dynamic performance, increased load space and parking technology of both …
Read More »Don’t be a crash test dummy
Co-op Insurance has created dramatic crash test video to highlight the effects of failing to wear seatbelts. According to road safety charity Brake, one of the most common behaviours among young drivers is not wearing seatbelts. Co-op research reveals that two fifths (41%) of drivers aged 17-24 have been involved …
Read More »BAC Mono mania on the Isle of Man
An army of 12 blisteringly-fast BAC Mono cars recently took to the roads of the Isle of Man. Offering some of the best driving in the world, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) teamed up with the government to show valued customers exactly what the stunning island and BAC Mono cars have …
Read More »Tesla Model S P100D vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Watch what happened when a Tesla and Ferrari squared up against each other on the drag strip at Santa Pod Raceway. The duo were taking part in the Ultimate Street Car event, to show modified petrol car fans what modern electric vehicles are capable of. Far from settling with a …
Read More »Poor eyesight: drivers risking ban
One in three motorists in the UK is risking a driving ban due to overdue eye tests, a new study has revealed. Almost 30% of drivers are overdue an eye test, with 4% admitting to never having had one, according to the research for Vision Express. Drivers with uncorrected vision …
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