As a petrol head one of the big events of the year has to be the Geneva Motor Show. Every year though I usually realise when it is too late or just…
The new Audi R8
I am not sure why I am quite so excited about the new Audi R8 but I have just got hold of these pictures on what the new model will look like…
Time to scratch the petrol itch
One thing I am looking forward to immensely in March is a flying visit to the Geneva motor show with my stepfather. As both keen car owners the prospect of going to…
Innovation on a simple idea
Just when I thought I didn’t need another car in my life, my old friends at Ariel have recently announced the launch of their new off road ‘Atom’, the Nomad. Staying very…
Hybrid technology is sexy
Now that my petrol itch is being seen to by the new Audi, I have started to have another desire which has manifested itself in the form of a hybrid car! Not…
Diesel is bad for air quality. No shit.
It has recently dawned on policy makers that our adoption of diesel engines has meant a higher level of pollution in our cities, notably London. I have spoken before about my hatred…
Just what London needs
I was delighted to read about the proposed plan for a 22 mile underground tunnel through central London to increase road volume for cars while reducing their impact on the environment. Obviously…
Audi A7 a niche too far?
While waiting for my long delayed Audi supercar I managed to come to a deal with my Audi dealer that I could have a loan car until it arrived. Good idea too…
Small is definitely more
Currently being carless I am enjoying spending the weekend in a mixture of vehicles being kindly lent to me by my understanding family. One such car has been a Fiat 500 which…
Too much choice
With the Atom a distance memory my recent efforts have been involved in working out what car to replace it with. Nice problems to have I can hear you cry. Well the…
Atomless
Last week I waved bye to the Atom after taking the difficult decision to sell the car. Weirdly it was easy to make the decision to put the car on the market…
Set a clear vision
One of the hardest challenges I find in running a business is coming up with a clear strategy. As a founder or MD people want to see a clear and bold vision…
Cars are taking a pounding
With the recent good weather, well the bank holiday weekend only, saw the Atom dust off its winter cover and managed 250 miles buzzing around four counties (Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire).…
Give women a chance
With Baroness Thatcher having her funeral this week I thought it was interesting to read all the related ‘women leader’ articles that appeared. I am not going to argue positive or negative…
Bad car design in the name of safety has become an epidemic
Something that has bothered me for a number of years and that I haven’t shared, has been the placement of wing mirrors on cars. Ok stay with me, honestly I haven’t gone…