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August 1, 2012
Think you know your Fiat 500 Abarths? Test yourself and see..
Now pay attention folks, but not too much attention because we're almost certain to have missed out one of the numerous 500 Abarth variants that have reached the market since Fiat's pocket rocket was launched in 2008.
August 1, 2012
Lotus Chief speaks out on his plans for the company as the first Exige S is produced
The first production Exige S came off the assembly line last week, beginning a new phase for the Norfolk sportscar maker. Chief Operating Officer, Aslam Farikullah, marked the milestone event by speaking out for the first time about his plans for the company.
July 31, 2012
Porsche agree Martini Racing livery for the 918 Spyder
Picture the race livery of a factory Porsche from the '70s or 80's and chances are you'll either think of the blue and orange colours of Gulf Oil, or the red and blue stripes of Martini Racing. So it makes an evocative statement to see those Martini colours on Porsche's 918 Spyder prototype, a road car which might just make an appearance in competition during the next few years.
July 30, 2012
Ferrari F12berlinetta around Fiorano
Ferrari are in the midst of launching the new F12berlinetta this week, stretching the legs of its newest prancing horse in the hills above Maranello where the car was originally developed.
July 28, 2012
Audi overhauls the R8 – but is it competitive enough?
May 2007 and the Audi R8 was a month away from its UK launch. I sneaked a peak of the first right-hand drive UK car and signed an order within the hour. Then the doubts started to set in.
July 27, 2012
Scorched: Could the Subaru BRZ get any hotter?
Most creative agencies are quite frankly rubbish at making car videos, so it comes as something of a surprise when we find one that's more than just tolerable.
July 21, 2012
Behind the story: Lotus eaters take a gamble
Earlier this week I got together with Margareta Pagano, Business Editor of The Independent newspaper, and compared notes on the state of play at Norfolk's favourite car maker.
July 13, 2012
Gymkhana FIVE – The Most Viral Automotive Video Ad Ever?
It's the mark of a great driving video that even when frozen still - in a photograph - you can still soak in the unique experience of Ken Block at maximum attack on the streets of San Francisco. Gymkhana FIVE: Ultimate Urban Playground has already made an impact just days after it was released earlier this week.







