McLaren has released teasers of the prototype of its new supercar, the McLaren P14 which is meant to replace the 650S and is twice as efficient as its predecessor. The new model will apparently be called 720S as a reference to its engine horsepower (bhp). This 2 seat supercar targets its closest rival, the Ferrari…
Summer is all about getting on the road and touring through some of France’s idyllic villages, historic sites and unspoilt countryside. It’s hard to beat this trip, following the Seine Valley from Paris to coastal Honfleur. This superb route combines all the pleasure of the drive with gastronomic delights and as much history and art…
Read MoreThe market of restored classic cars attracts a large audience of fans, and automakers, such as Jaguar Land Rover, are more than glad to answer the call. In the 2017 Salon Rétromobile (Paris February 8-12) Land Rover will display the 1st product of the Range Rover Reborn programme: the restored 1978 Range Rover. This three-door…
Read MoreThis past month we saw Formula One return to the hallowed grounds of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The spiritual home of Ferrari, it many ways it felt like a returning to the roots of Formula One racing. Indeed Formula One belongs to Ferrari, as Ferrari belongs to Formula One. The marque of the…
Read MoreSomething of a cross between F1 racing in the body of a compact car, but with all the grit of a Jeep four wheel drive, the new extreme sport phenomenon facing the motor racing world is Gymkhana. Otherwise known as ‘Autotesting’ in the United Kingdom or ‘MotorKhana’ in Australia and New Zealand, Gymkhana refers to racing…
Read MoreThe difference between driving race cars and sports cars (or for our purposes here any type of road legal car) is fundamental. The power, handling, weight and sound is all different, granted sometimes the radio can be similar. The may both have four wheels, an engine and a drive train, but that’s pretty much where…
Read MoreJust like international car shows happening all over the world, the Paris Motor Show has put its focus on showcasing the latest tech to enter the automotive arena. At the risk of not being original, we suppose the organisers of the Mondial de l’Automobile felt there is just too much to talk about in relation…
Read MoreDid you attend the March on Washington with Martin Luther King? Have you worked for one company your entire career? Do you prefer instagram over pinterest? Did you ever get up to level 5 of Super Mario Land? It’s okay, you’re not supposed to be able to give an affirmative answer to all of those…
Read MoreIntentionally driving you to distraction is the Volkswagon ID, the latest concept vehicle that has just recently been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Industry critics believe that the battery electric vehicle has been developed to distract us from last year’s “Dieselgate” of the emissions cheating scandal. Yet, even if that is the case, we…
Read MoreRedefining the meaning of hotel luxury is the “Abraj Kudai” in Mecca, Saudi Arabia’s holiest city. The exceptionally extravagant hotel plans to be the world’s largest in the world with over 12 towers that between them will have 10,000 rooms and more than 70 restaurants. The hotel is to be owned by the Ministry of…
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