Tag Archives: Sports

A Star is Born . . . Cupra’s bright spark doesn’t disappoint

I MUST admit to feeling a little torn when it comes to Electric Vehicles. I love the way EVs drive but I hate the charging infrastructure in the UK, which is utterly shocking (pun intended). 

And it’s not just the lack of forward-planning that tarnishes the EV-experience. Selfish individuals that park their diesel Audi A3 in the only charging bay … Read the rest

New Abarth 595 range refreshed for 2021 – news

THE Abarth 595 range has been updated for 2021 with fresh interiors, a new colour palette and unique detailing across all four versions.

The 595, Turismo, Competizione and Esseesse further underline the characteristics of the Abarth brand with new technology and more customisation options than ever before.

Available in hatchback and convertible versions, Abarth 595 range is united by two … Read the rest

New Jaguar F-Type is one cool-looking cat . . .

THE new Jaguar F-TYPE looks more beautiful than ever and embodies Jaguar design DNA in its purest form. The two-seat sports car offers a perfect balance of performance and driver reward with an even more muscular, assertive design and a cabin defined by rich, luxurious materials and beautiful details.

The range of powerful, responsive engines includes four- and eight-cylinder options, … Read the rest

It’s a Tangerine Dream Machine – The Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

Exclusively offered in unique Racing Orange just 3,000 cars will be sold globally.

Available to order now, the UK market will get 600 cars – 400 convertible and 200 RF.

THREE decades after the 1989 Chicago Motor Show was the stage for the debut of the original MX-5, Mazda has today unveiled the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the Read the rest

Infiniti Q60S 3.0 Sport Tech – Car Review

IN a world now dominated by the SUV I must say that the Infiniti Q60S felt like a breath of fresh air when it arrived on my doorstep – a good looking, sleek coupe whose looks are, thankfully, matched by its performance. 

A replacement for the under-rated Infiniti G37 coupe, this V6-powered Q60S goes up against some stiff German competition … Read the rest

Along Came a Spider . . . or two

WHEN the lovely people at Alfa Romeo UK agreed to lend me a £60,000, factory-fresh 4C Spider for the week I was (obviously) overjoyed. So, when my brother offered me a comparison drive of his 18-year-old Alfa Spider Twin Spark – which cost him just over a grand – I was, well . . . less overjoyed.

But then it … Read the rest

Skoda vRS Estate 180PS TDI DSG – Car Review

THE Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback has always been a favourite with those wanting to experience some sporting thrills while unwilling to sacrifice any practicality. After all, having a family shouldn’t mean you need to wave goodbye to driving pleasure.

And if that family includes a dog there is always the Octavia vRS Estate. I say “a dog” but it could … Read the rest

Subaru BRZ SE Lux – Car Review

IF you’re after a driver-focused, rear-wheel-drive , 2+2 coupe for under £30,000 then you  could do worse than settle on the Subaru BRZ.

You may be tempted to bust your budget slightly for a different badge and go for the Subaru’s stable mate, the Toyota GT86 but if you lean toward performance rather than comfort then I wouldn’t bother as … Read the rest