‘Young guns – born to win’ theme for Goodwood

‘Young guns ̵...

Filed under: Motorsport Drivers and riders with incomparable talent, a fearless approach to speed, a relentless competitive streak and insatiable skills; individuals who thrive in the spotlight and can make a name for themselves overnight; designers and engineers who take risks and push...
Top Gear Live to relive the magic of Group B

Top Gear Live to relive...

Filed under: Motorsport Lasting just four years, the Group B era of rallying was an adrenalin shot of blistering pace and fierce competition. In this short time, a handful of driver’s lives were sadly cut short when some big crashes highlighted how the sheer speed of the cars could...
Electric land speed record holder joins Future Car Challenge

Electric land speed rec...

Filed under: Comment They say things run in the family, but what about speed? We reckon it must do as Electric Land Speed Record holder, Don Wales, has a few speed demons in his family tree. Wales is the nephew of Donald Campbell and grandson of Malcolm Campbell, the famous family that...
Economy, what’s that? New Viper to get 8.7-litre V10

Economy, what’s t...

Filed under: Latest News Down sizing be damned! Chrysler’s gigantically nosed Viper flagship is set to get an 8.7-litre V10 when the new model is launched in autumn 2012. Based on the current 8.4-litre engine, the new 8.7-litre unit won’t be the last word in economy (ok, so...

An SUV with scissor doo...

Filed under: Latest News Pulling up to the school gates to let little Johnny out through the scissor door of a Lamborghini SUV – most likely painted in an outrageous lime green or burnt orange hue too – would certainly brighten up the monotony of the school run. But while it...
Proper Peugeot GTi to make a return

Proper Peugeot GTi to m...

Filed under: Latest News After years in the doldrums making lardy hatchbacks claimed to be ‘hot’, Peugeot is set to revive the fabled GTi boot badge for a hot hatch of epic proportions. The successor to the stunning 205 GTi , the 206 GTi 180 was never really a hit. Producing...
Proper Peugeot GTi to make a return

Proper Peugeot GTi to m...

Filed under: Latest News After years in the doldrums making lardy hatchbacks claimed to be ‘hot’, Peugeot is set to revive the fabled GTi boot badge for a hot hatch of epic proportions. The successor to the stunning 205 GTi , the 206 GTi 180 was never really a hit. Producing...
Mini Roadster gunning for Mazda’s MX-5

Mini Roadster gunning f...

Filed under: Latest News Mini has taken the covers off its new two-seater, the Mini Roadster, giving the world’s most popular sportscar, Mazda’s MX-5 something to think about. The new car is based on the uniquely styled Mini Coupe and is a strict two-seater unlike its...
Suzuki no longer an "associate" of VW – deal turns sour again

Suzuki no longer an &qu...

Filed under: Latest News VW have certainly upset Suzuki’s apple cart with the latest development in the spat between the two automotive giants , seeing VW demote Suzuki from its “associate” list. The Japanese firm now officially appears under VW’s “other...

Video: Top Gear at the ...

Filed under: Humour Everyone likes a good car chase, whether it’s a more subtle follow-the-bad-guy type or an action packed fireball extravaganza and cars have been the bedrock to some of the most memorable moments in cinema history. So, it was probably more a case of when, rather...

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