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Bear Grylls former Free Car Mag Cover Star Skydives to test Land Rover's Intelligent Seat Fold Technology

by James Ruppert | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, New Model, Videos

World-renowned British adventurer and well-known Land Rover owner Bear Grylls took to the skies to put the New Discovery’s Intelligent Seat Fold technology to the ultimate test. The system allows Discovery owners to configure their vehicle seating through the InControl Remote app on their smartphone from anywhere in the world – even in mid-air. Having

Bridgestone Tyres determined to keep the Jaguar XJ220 on the road – Jay Leno would approve

by James Ruppert | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, Classic Cars

This fantastic episode of Jay Leno's Garage explains why this rare supercar is so special and here's how Bridgestone is working hard to make sure they stay firmly gripped to the road. Thanks to a coming together of minds, Bridgestone has started working with Don Law XJ220 in the UK to develop a new generation

Toyota Prius – When in Rome it’s Zero Emission most of the time

by James Ruppert | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, New Model, Videos

OK so the latest Prius is all zero emission in Rome according to scientists, however, dig this fantastic Toyota USA video, what a car ad should look like. Meanwhile, here’s the science stuff… The new, fourth generation Toyota Prius has delivered exceptional results in an academic test of its ability to run on electric power

New Land Rover Discovery – Coming Soon – Meanwhile here are some old Discos in the wild…

by James Ruppert | Sep 6, 2016 | Articles, New Model, Videos

Here we have First sight of Land Rover’s new full-sized, seven-seat SUV. Land Rover tell us that it has been created with absolute versatility, capability and technology like no other and continues the Land Rover Above and Beyond journey. The New Discovery world premiere: 28th September 2016 ahead of the Paris Motor Show. The new

The Prisoner 50 Years Old and more Relevant than ever

by James Ruppert | Sep 5, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, Classic Cars, TV

Surely this is the best opening title sequence ever? Not only is Patrick McGoohan in it so is the iconic Lotus Seven. It is 50 Years since the programme first aired and the themes alienation, big brother government control is as relevant today as ever. It is Wikileaks, but rather more exciting. So after resigning,

Kit Harington – Free Car Mag Cover Star – Prices announced for the stunning Q60

by James Ruppert | Sep 4, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, New Model, Videos

If you haven’t already, please take the time to take a look at our brilliant new issue. Kit is in and the story of the new Infiniti Q60 is there too. We love these videos, hope you do too. NFINITI’s all-new Q60 premium sports coupe will be available from £33,990 when sales start in Europe

Aston Martin No. 8 Dover Street is our kind of shop

by James Ruppert | Sep 1, 2016 | Articles, Clothes, Fashion

Aston Martin has opened its first brand experience boutique in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. Located in one of the capital’s most sought-after streets ‘Aston Martin at No. 8 Dover Street’ is an intersection of the company’s products, experiences and brand collaborations. No. 8 Dover Street will also be a destination for design master

War Dogs – Weekend Film

by James Ruppert | Sep 1, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, Films

Here is our boneheaded, action, morally bankrupt film for the weekend. We also love anything Jonah Hill is in. Not only that, as well as tanks, there are cars in this and Porsche 911s with complimentary reg numbers GUNS and AMMO raise a smile. The story is this… …two friends in their early 20s (Hill

Knight Rider K.I.T.T. car driven and spoiler alert, it’s awful…

by James Ruppert | Aug 31, 2016 | Articles, Celebrities, Classic Cars, TV

If you wondered what the Pontiac Trans Am which was modified for the TV Knight Rider was like to drive, this deeply strange test drive will reveal all. The show opening went something like this…”Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight, a young loner

Female Truckers – More women than ever want to join them

by James Ruppert | Aug 30, 2016 | Articles, Videos

Over 79% of ladies are keen to get behind the wheel of a lorry to become a female trucker, and there is a rise in younger women wanting to take up driving – according to FTA figures. We love the Trucking Girl series of videos and here she tells drivers how to stay fit behind

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