VOLVO is highlighting  its 70 year contribution to accident protection. It was one of the first car manufacturers to introduce seatbelts to the European market when it fitted its 1956 Amazon prototype. It came fitted with a two-point cross-chest diagonal belt, which was made available as an option on production models shortly afterwards. Three years […]

THE UK Car of the Year (COTY) was revealed at the end of February with the original 59 contenders narrowed down to eight category winners. This year, the competition was sponsored by Start Rescue breakdown service with judging by 33 motoring journalists. The final eight represented established European and Korean brands with no recent newcomers […]

Like so many at one early stage in my life I yearned for a Volkswagen Golf GTI. But not just the purchase price was the block, but also the cost of insurance; thankfully while I never got to own one, on many occasions I was able to test drive the various generations. The GTI story […]

A new study by Volvo Car UK reveals more than four drivers a day were caught speeding in excess of 112mph over a twelve-month period from September 2024 to August 2025.  It includes all incidents where a breach of the speed limit was detected using in-car, fixed speed cameras, mobile speed camera vans, and average […]

The Cayenne has been and continues to be a success story for Porsche. A stylish SUV which first entered the market in 2002, then powered by a V8 engine; previously a V8 had powered the 928. In fact the Cayenne was the first off road vehicle from the Stuttgart manufacturer, since the tractors were built […]

As 2025 comes to an end, the annual awards are in full swing. In the motor industry, many of the leading magazines have their own series, but the most significant are the independent awards  The Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year awards is the most comprehensive automotive awards programme in Ireland that’s designed to: […]

LORD Bamford is a highly respected Ferrari enthusiast and a new book penned by James Taylor, “The Bamford Ferrari Specials” is a must have for those who have a passion for the scarlet cars from Italy. Lord Bamford started his unique car collection back in the 1960s and this new book very much reflects his […]

FERRARI introduced its first mid/rear V12 powered sports race car the 250 P in 1963. And it was to go on to win the Le Mans 24 Hours twice; the only car from Maranello to achieve this. A lavish new book, a limited edition of just 750 copies, tells the story of this very special […]

FOR many, mention the word Porsche and their thoughts are most likely to turn to the 911. However it is the SUV range from this prestige German manufacturer that is notching up the sales and the Macan Electric can claim to be the sportiest SUV on the market. With power output as much as just […]

THERE is a new hypercar on the motoring scene and a very exclusive one with a production run of just twenty five. The GP1 from British marque Garagisti & Co has been penned by former Bugatti and Rimac designer Angel Guerro. Built around a carbon monocoque and powered by a normally aspirated V12 engine. Tis […]