We’ve taken one of our own cars – a 2007 Mercedes A180 with 95,000 miles – for an EDT engine decontamination treatment. Does it deliver on its promises? 2017 UPDATE: It’s two years since we had our own car treated by EDT, so we thought we ought to update this article and make it more […]
Austrian Grand Prix: Hamilton loses the race at the start – Rosberg wins
Lewis Hamilton was overtaken at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix by Nico Rosberg, and failed to get his place back with Rosberg taking the win. The talk of the start of the Austrian Grand Prix should have been Nico Rosberg’s pass on his team mate – which led to a win for the German […]
Jaguar Land Rover wants to read your mind
Jaguar Land Rover is developing technology to read drivers’ minds to monitor alertness through brainwaves to cut accidents and improve safety. As we noted a few days ago – when JLR revealed a Range Rover Sport that can be driven by a smartphone – Jaguar Land Rover are keen to keep churning out details of […]
Lewis Hamilton takes POLE at Austrian Grand Prix, despite last-lap spin
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole at the 2015 Austrian Grand Prix, despite a spin on his last qualifying lap. Nico Rosberg starts in second place. It was business as usual during qualifying for the 2015 Austria Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking pole position for Mercedes, beating team mate Nico Rosberg in to second spot. Ferrari’s […]
Mercedes A-Class facelift will debut at Goodwood next week
The Mercedes A-Class is getting a facelift, and Mercedes will give it its world debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed next weekend. Believe it or not, it’s three years since the new Mercedes-A-Class debuted at Geneva in 2012, which means it’s due for a mid-life refresh. And that facelift for Mercedes’ smallest car […]
Jeremy Clarkson offered his job back on Top Gear? It’s all in his head says Chris Evans
Jeremy Clarkson has stated the BBC offered him his old job on Top Gear, but Top Gear’s new presenter, Chris Evans, and the BBC dismiss the claim. Top Gear is moving on, and Chris Evans is to be the new main host. But that hasn’t stopped Jeremy Clarkson, rather foolishly it seems, claiming the Beeb […]
Citroen confirms prices & specs for new DS 5, and there’s a limited edition DS 5 1955 too
[nggallery id=2044 template=customlinks] The new DS 5 – the car we used to call a Citroen – goes on sale in the UK in July, with prices from £26,890 and a Limited Edition 1955 model. It’s a tough call to get buyers to think of ‘DS’ as a new brand from Citroen, especially when the ‘new’ DS […]
Infiniti Q30 confirmed debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
The Infiniti Q30 – Infiniti’s first compact car – has been confirmed to debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sales will start before the end of 2015. It’s two years since the Infiniti Q30 Concept debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013, but Infiniti are now ready to reveal the production version of […]
Bentley Flying Spur V8 gets a new specification – Beluga
Bentley has revealed a new specification option for the V8 Flying Spur, with Beluga specification claimed to give more visual appeal and a more purposeful stance. We’re all familiar with Bentley’s Mulliner spec offering extra goodies, and now we need to get used to another – which can be added to the Mulliner spec – […]
New Peugeot 308GTi gets up to 266bhp – costs from £26,555
[nggallery id=2125 template=customlinks] The new Peugeot 308 GTi has been revealed ahead of a Goodwood debut, with up to 266bhp from its RCZ-R engine and costing from £26,555. If you’re after a hot hatch – and a bit bored with the choice of a Focus St or Golf GTI (or even a Leon Cupra) – […]