December 2008
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End of an era for Subaru
It’s a sad day in the world of motorsport, as Subaru has decided to pull its team from the World Rally Championship (WRC). The decision was made in light of the economic situation in the world, which has effected most auto related sport. Only a few weeks ago Honda decided not to enter 2009s F1, [...]
If Music Be the Food Of Love, Play On
Dull, cold and damp weather. You go to work in the dark, you drive home and it’s dark. Yes, it’s good old winter. The bane of many peoples lives. However, I have the answer to cheer up the nations of the world. Music! Yes, music is the answer to this oppressive, depressing time of the [...]
What Makes a Great Car?
What makes a really great car? It’s easy to make a guess. Take Ferrari for example. A car company with a long history in racing. A company that knows how to put soul and speed into a car, and keep it looking beautiful.
But although beauty and speed are nice, they’re not always the be all [...]
MPH & Classic Car Show 2008
The MPH/Classic car show? It’s just another same-old same-old motor show isn’t it? You walk around several huge halls, look at cars-the best ones of course being roped off from the public, eat over-priced food and then go home with lots of photo’s of supercars on stands protected by thick red ropes.
Well some of that [...]
4×4 Off Road Day
“Seatbelts on please guys”, says Rob, my Off Road Driving Instructor for the day. I’m thinking ‘ok I’ll wear it, but as we’re not on a public highway and we’ll probably only be doing 5-10 mph, I really can’t see the need for it’.
Oh NOW I see why I have to wear it! (Cue my [...]
The Supercar Track Day
Okay, it’s few years since I’ve been, but you never do forget driving your first supercar. Especially when it’s a Lamborghini Diablo and your driving it around a real race track. There’s a few more beauties lined up for us to drive too. Let’s have a look at what we get to drive.
Multi-Story Car Show
Yes, ok, I know I know-I’ve spelt the title wrong. Well no, actually, there is a story behind it. All right I’ll get on with it then and keep my rubbish puns to myself.
Held at the Pryme Street multi storey car park in Hull once a year for one weekend, is a car show that has [...]
