Caterham Cars Exclusive: A look to the future
It would be foolish to judge Caterham based purely on their past achievements. That’s the thought I came away with following a morning spent…
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Throttle Control: past, present and future
It seems a long time ago – thirty years to be precise – while studying Electrical Engineering at Brunel University, that I realised I…
In Pictures: MINI Paceman versus Countryman
Last week we drove MINI’s Paceman and Countryman, travelling along some familiar roads and trying to decide which (if any) we would buy. In…
Mexico Rising: Interview with Daniel Mastretta
With the launch of VUHL at this month’s Geneva Motor Show, Sergio Perez joining McLaren’s F1 team and the chatter about Mastretta’s MXT following…
The truth about Ferrari’s brand power..
Earlier this month, brand valuation experts, Brand Finance, declared Ferrari the most powerful brand in the world, ahead of Google, Coca-Cola, PwC and Hermes….
Audi TT 2.0 TFSi (2007) Running Report (plus DIY bulb replacement)
It’s become something of a novelty to run a car this long, since we’re normally chopping and changing cars every year, but there’s something…
Interview with Ken Block: The Hoonigan Fights Back
This time last year we spent time getting to know Ken Block, the ‘accidental hero’, best known for the world famous Gymkhana Videos. At…
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country
There were two questions we were keen to answer when we drove Volvo’s new V40 Cross Country last week – how different is it…
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 & D4 R-Design
What does ‘sporty’ mean to you? Is it a firm ride with vice-like body control? Or perhaps a hyper-sensitive steering with an almost telepathic…
Electric Cars: Are we nearly there yet?
We are led to believe that electric cars are an invention of modern times, a testament to Moore’s law – which posits that the processing power of computers will double every two years.
Audi takes its customers for a ride: An update on the TT window regulator issue
As temperatures across the UK plummet below freezing, most drivers will be preoccupied with the traction of their tyres on Britain’s icy roads, but for some there’s an even bigger problem to worry about.
Aston Martin serves up a lesson in corporate strategy
Last week’s media coverage of the equity investment made by Investindustrial in Aston Martin has thus far focused entirely on the transaction, so I thought it might be interesting to step back a bit and take a look at how this new arrangement will deliver shareholder value for the company’s owners.