Archive for March, 2009

Well, today’s Mini discovery is one of my best yet. A website DEDICATED to my Mini thrills. And no mistake. www.minilimitededitions.co.uk is just that – the most delicious resource of ...

How cool is this? The Golf GTD. Like a GTI. But green and eco, too. Even PR genii are rarely this on message. On the eve of the 211PS Golf ...

So, as you know, I’ve been looking back at old road tests in Autocar. The Mayfair one was revealing. While the 1997 Cooper one properly got me going. I asked ...

Everyone’s least favourite Porsche is the Cayenne. (Yes, even the 924 has fans). But here’s why it’s suddenly cool: the Porsche Design Edition 3. Now, we’ve already seen Cayman and ...

Over to my mate Keith Adams’ AROnline site, for my daily fix. And, lo, what should sit at the top, but an UPDATED Mini history! I won’t spoil it for ...

Fuel economy is all nowadays. Not since the 1980s have manufacturers been so intent on producing efficient cars. It’s all in the name of being green, you see. That’s why ...

It is now a matter of when, not if, the Government introduces a new car scrappage scheme. Because, such is the momentum now behind it, to not go ahead would ...

OK, I’ve been ploughing the Autocar library again, seeking out tests from back in the day. 22 January 1997 doesn’t sound *too* far back in the day, even though it ...

I have yet to drive a Mini, but am getting more eager by the day. Until I snare one, I’m having to get my fix from virtual sources. Hence, me ...

Want to see what I’ve been up to on my latest launch event? Well, check out my Bentley Continental GTC Speed photo stream on Flickr. And be sure to come ...