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You Can’t Drive A Loaf Of Bread

You Can’t Drive A Loaf Of Bread

You can’t drive a loaf of bread, right? Well, if you could somehow figure out the minor problem of how to get an engine, seat, steering wheel and all the rest inside your Hovis, you might be onto a winner. Because it turns out that a loaf of bread is more aerodynamic than a Toyota ... Read More
 
A Car That You Can’t Drive…

A Car That You Can’t Drive…

When it comes to finding a set of wheels, whether for your fleet or personally, there’s a lot that goes into the decision. Reliability, features, affordability, warranties, and possibly the brand. And Porsche is a brand that fits into that ‘desirable’ club, so when I first heard about a unique one on the market, it ... Read More
 
Hot Wheels Aren’t Real… Right?

Hot Wheels Aren’t Real… Right?

I’m not sure anything’s ever matched up to the excitement and fun I had with my toy cars as a kid. Hot Wheels have been the dominant force in that particular market for as long as I can remember, which why it’s pretty cool that there was a design competition run by Polestar where the ... Read More
 
What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?

What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?

The sketch in Monty Python’s Life of Brian has stuck with me ever since I first saw it – what have the Romans ever done for us? Because apart from the aqueduct, sanitation, education, medicine, wine, and most importantly, the roads… they didn’t do anything for them. All jokes aside, Roman roads are revered for ... Read More
 
Leather Seats, Cruise Control And A Bottle Of Ketchup

Leather Seats, Cruise Control And A Bottle Of Ketchup

Modern vehicles come equipped with pretty much everything you can think of. Front and rear heated windscreens, heated seats, keyless entry, remote start – there’s little that you can’t get in cars, vans, HGVs and any vehicle these days. So, the natural next step is… condiments? Well, there’s a bit more to it than Volkswagen ... Read More
 
It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…

It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…

Once upon a time, cars came fully equipped with tape decks. When they were phased out, in came CD players and all was right with the world…  Then came streaming and the need for the CD player in cars was gone. Or so we thought. Because despite the last new vehicles equipped with CD players ... Read More
 
Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

When it comes to classic cars, some stand the test of time for all the right reasons. For the VW Beetle, that was truer than most… because it became a classic car while it was still in production. In fact, it has both the record for most vehicles sold in one single platform at 21.5 ... Read More
 
Fancy A State-Of-The-Art Armoured Vehicle?

Fancy A State-Of-The-Art Armoured Vehicle?

Armoured vehicles capable of repelling everything from bullets to grenades are a staple of high-octane action movies. Whether it’s Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Craig or the archetypal villain behind the wheel, you can be sure that the car will live to tell the tail.   But because it’s 2024, technology means that those vehicles ... Read More
 
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