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Clarkson vs the BBC – The sad case of Prehysteria
You could easily be forgiven for thinking that it was a dress-rehearsal for the annual April 1st silly-story fest. From the very first suggestions of an ‘incident’, through to the feeding-frenzy of...
The Paras, Britain’s elite fighters land on.. the BTCC
Before you read on, take a few moments and consider the choices you’ve made today. Now imagine you’re a paratrooper, you’re in hostile territory, the Taliban are preparing to attack. You’re in charge ...
Infiniti on the BTCC: “We are in it to win it”
Earlier this month we spoke with Terry Steeden, Communications Manager of Infiniti GB, about the company's involvement with the 'Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing' team and their longer-term objectives...
Has Caterham finally met its Iceberg?
A Caterham spokesperson once asked if I had an agenda, referring to my reporting of matters concerning the marque. I told him I did. When people’s livelihoods are at stake, I think it’s right to ask...
How to decimate your brand – a case study by Caterham
As one ‘insider’ put it to me yesterday, “it’s messier than a pit full of sh*te.” The expression being a reference to the news that Caterham Sports Limited (CSL) has been placed into Administration. CSL...
Is this the end of the road for the Nurburgring?
I’ve never been a great believer in astrology. However, today’s forecast for ‘Capricorn’ might just be about to come true. “Things from the past may get dredged up again - both literally and figuratively.”...
Auf Wiedersehen VET: Reflections on a past champion
The list of drivers and engineers who have coveted a career at Maranello could fill many pages. The list of those who have emerged having made a notable difference is very much shorter. It hasn’t come...
Caterham engineers for lightness at Hingham
Yesterday's news of redundancies at CTI (Caterham Technology and Innovation) sends out worrying signals about the Caterham Group. On the face of it, losing 18 people from a people-centric business might...