Since my last report, I’ve covered plenty of miles in the ProCeed, and the positive impressions from my first month with the car have continued. July began with a trip … Continue Reading Kia ProCeed Long-Term Test: Report 2
Of all the companies you might expect to build a one-off track special, Kia might not be the first name that comes to mind. But since the launch of the … Continue Reading First drive: Kia Stinger GT420 – one-off track special tested
The government’s announcement that it is considering the introduction of Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) in Great Britain has renewed the debate about how to keep new drivers safe on the … Continue Reading Placing restrictions on young drivers is not the way to improve road safety
1. 2019 was a momentous year for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with Romain Dumas setting a new fastest time up the famous hillclimb in the electric VW ID.R. Many … Continue Reading Top 10 highlights from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
This is the new Kia ProCeed. Striking, isn’t it? For the next few months, I’m going to be finding out if this stylish shooting brake can tempt people out of … Continue Reading Kia ProCeed Long-Term Test: Report 1
The FIA, motorsport’s governing body, has revealed that from 2022 the World Rally Championship (WRC) will adopt hybrid technology for its latest generation of cars. The long-awaited decision was confirmed … Continue Reading Hybrid rally cars to be introduced from 2022
“Races are dull processions. You already know who’s going to win. Why don’t you just give Hamilton the title now?” These are just some of the criticisms that Formula One … Continue Reading In defence of Formula One
The McLaren F1, Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg Agera RS – when you think of cars built in the pursuit of top speed, these three might come to mind. While the Koenigsegg … Continue Reading Bloodhound Project targets 1000mph – but will money hold it back?
After taking the lead on the first stage, Toyota’s Ott Tanak fought off a challenge from Citroen’s Mads Ostberg to claim victory at Rally Finland. With a lead of 39 … Continue Reading Rally Finland 2018: Tanak storms to victory
Day 2 of Rally Finland 2018 was all about one thing – jumps! Finnish roads are renowned for their huge crests and rally cars getting airborne not just a few … Continue Reading Update: Rally Finland 2018
Petrolhead is live from Rally Finland 2018! I’ll be bringing you the fan experience with regular updates throughout the rally on http://www.petrolhead.blog and social media. Yesterday began with the Vesala … Continue Reading Rally Finland 2018: Day 1
The cars and stars of the 2018 World Rally Championship (WRC) descended on Birmingham earlier this month for an exciting pre-season launch event ahead of the opening round in Monte … Continue Reading World Rally Championship 2018 Launch
As the clock ticks closer to our allotted start time, I can’t quite believe what’s happening. I’m on the start line of the forest rally stage at the Goodwood Festival … Continue Reading Riding shotgun in a Ford Mk2 Escort at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Calling all petrolheads: competing in motorsport, whether it be racing, rallying, or any other discipline, is prohibitively expensive for most young people. The good news is that you can still … Continue Reading 5 reasons why you should try marshalling
It was with heightened anticipation that I returned home from work experience at my local newspaper on what was an otherwise ordinary day. Waiting for me on our drive was … Continue Reading Fire up the Quattro!
Elegant, timeless, exclusive – three words which just about do justice to the iconic, British marque that is Aston Martin. After a private tour of the factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire, … Continue Reading Through the factory gates – inside the heart of Aston Martin
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