Often the world of the small hand built British manufacturer has a familiar story to it. Ambitious company forms with ideas of bringing back the glory days of British car making, makes a nostalgic single model that promises a lot, fails, company goes bust. It’s a sad but all too familiar look into today’s current … Continue reading Mini Remastered Recharges British Icon
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Lotus’ S1 Tribute for Bond’s Latest (Track) Weapon
These days owning a limited run supercar just isn’t exclusive enough for some people and as a result manufacturers have their very own team of personalisation specialists to create the perfect unique cars for their customers. Many car makers have historically offered a bespoke service to their most financially willing clients, but now the trend … Continue reading Lotus’ S1 Tribute for Bond’s Latest (Track) Weapon
Bruce McLaren; the untold story of passion, pioneering and persistence
In the world of motorsport, few names have the legacy, history and sustained successes as McLaren. The iconic company owes its pioneering spirit and ingenious approach to the drive and tenacity of one man; founder Bruce McLaren. Now, the greatest untold story is to make it to cinemas, showcasing what makes the McLaren brand such … Continue reading Bruce McLaren; the untold story of passion, pioneering and persistence
Aston Martin’s Refreshing Racing Renaissance
When Aston Martin first said they were going to produce a ‘baby’ model to become their cheapest car in the range, many purists thought they had lost their minds. They said very idea of a cheaper Aston Martin model would devalue the brand and go against everything the prestigious marque and its illustrious heritage stood … Continue reading Aston Martin’s Refreshing Racing Renaissance
Jaguar SUV sets the F-Pace
Whilst most other luxury brands have had a medium sized apparent 'off roader' in their arsenal for quite some time, Jaguar have arrived very late to the SUV sector. Models from Audi, Porsche, VW and BMW have been roaming the school runs and mildly damp country lanes for what seems like decades now. When your … Continue reading Jaguar SUV sets the F-Pace
Jaguar’s Jumbo Jet that went like a Rocket
This week’s Thursday Throwback blog post is a car that is a symbol of British engineering greatness, a moment to be proud of what our motor industry can achieve when they’re on form. However it’s also a car that at the same time was renowned for being too expensive, too large, too unnecessary and built … Continue reading Jaguar’s Jumbo Jet that went like a Rocket
Menacing Mono’s Motoring Masterclass
The appeal of a supercar has many forms. For some it is the way it looks, the outlandish exotic styling, over the top aerodynamic aids and the sleek lines forming a thing of beauty and desire. For others it is all about the thrill of the driving, the insane power delivery, raucous noise levels and … Continue reading Menacing Mono’s Motoring Masterclass
Bentley Brings Blue-Blooded Bentayga
The great name of Bentley used to evoke memories of the illustrious ‘Bentley Boys’ era and a motorsport heritage that goes back further than almost everyone in the business. A byword for quality and luxury that was the epitome of British gentry and the can do spirit of early motoring pioneers. These days the motorsport … Continue reading Bentley Brings Blue-Blooded Bentayga
Baby McLaren Enters the Fold
The designers and engineers at McLaren must be working overtime at their Woking headquarters. When they initially revealed that they were going to up the number of models and production runs to increase their road car sales it was an ambitious plan that more often than not falls beyond expectations and is soon cut back. … Continue reading Baby McLaren Enters the Fold
McLaren P1; the new F1?
When your most recent stab at a racing car for the road is one that not only breaks all the performance records but changes thinking in terms of design and is still talked about 20 years later, you know you’ve done a good job. However, when it comes to producing a new supercar there are … Continue reading McLaren P1; the new F1?