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A visit to Mercedes Benz World

I can’t believe I haven’t been to Mercedes Benz world before now. You’d think that having lived just eight miles from it for the past year I’d have found the time. Still, after listening to numerous recommendations of how good … Continue reading

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For sale, three careful racers…

There comes a time in the life of every track day enthusiast when he realises he must sell up and buy something more powerful. That day came for the members of team Moss Motorsport a few months ago – and … Continue reading

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Motorsport – where legends are made

“Here is a man who raced not in spite of the danger, but because of it.” Did you see the brilliant programme on Sir Stirling Moss last night? If you haven’t, I suggest you close this blog right now and … Continue reading

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Moss Motorsport – the next step

“Our little yellow wasp has taught me a lot about driving fast, and I now genuinely feel more confident on the road because of what I’ve learnt on the track” It was all going so well. The car was running … Continue reading

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Spoilt for choice

“As the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad for you.” Tonight’s post is the culmination of a week of thinking. It started like this. My Focus, which even in its 14th month of ownership is … Continue reading

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In defence of print media

I’ve spent the past three years at university being told that print media is dying. There’s a lot of evidence to support that statement, too. Social aggregate website SimplyZesty says that in 2009 newspaper circulation was down 30 percent. Add … Continue reading

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Goodwood Revival 2012

Of all the events in the motoring calendar few have the same sense of occasion as the Goodwood Revival. For three days at the end of summer every year, thousands of petrol heads descend on the famous motor racing circuit … Continue reading

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Bigger, bolder and better as standard

Take a look at what you’ve driven today and try to compile a mental list of what features are ‘standard’ on your car. Even on lower-end models, I’m betting that list is still pretty extensive. ABS, radio, bluetooth, MP3 connectivity, … Continue reading

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Motoring writer goes for a stroll…and finds cars. Typical.

I enjoy a good walk, especially in an area I don’t know very well. Still being a new(ish) resident to Sunbury’s streets, I’m often to be found wandering around trying to get my bearings. If anyone asks of course, I’m … Continue reading

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A car built for the Facebook generation – how good can it be?

News from Citroen this week that the company is producing a special edition of its popular C1, made especially for users of Facebook. You heard right. An entire car built to honour social networking junkies. The ‘Connexion’ edition of the … Continue reading

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