Leisure Archive
(January 2021)

1 January 2021

Ferrari portofino M: A voyage of rediscovery

The Ferrari Portofino M, the evolution of the Prancing Horse’s 2+ GT spider, the Ferrari Portofino, was unveiled recently. In a move unprecedented in the Maranello marque’s 70-year-plus history, the new car’s premiere took place entirely online. The build-up to the unveiling included the sending out of a series of newsletters to clients over a Read more…

New 2021 V8 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 392

The Wrangler Rubicon 392 marks the return of a production V8 to the Wrangler engine bay after nearly 40 years. The most-capable, quickest, most-powerful Wrangler carries the 6.4-litre V8, with 470hp and 637Nm of torque. Mated to the crisp-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac full-time active transfer case, the powerplant rockets the Jeep Wrangler Read more…

Mercedes-AMG GT black series is fastest production car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife

Maro Engel drives a notarised record lap in the AMG GT Black Series. Maro Engel made full use of all the possibilities offered by the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series as standard: such as the most powerful AMG V8 series engine ever with 537 kW (730 hp), the sophisticated aerodynamics and extensive suspension adjustment options. Read more…

All-new Koenigsegg Gemera

Koenigsegg’s sensational ‘mega GT’ made its UK debut at this year’s Salon Privé Week. Long renowned for pushing the performance envelope, the Swedish brand presented the all-new Gemera – its first four-seat model – in the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace. Its name is derived from the Swedish words for ‘give more’, and it has Read more…

The one bird shoot

Matt Limb OBE looks at what might be the country’s smallest driven shoot, located in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Throughout my life, I have enjoyed the riches of our countryside and in all seasons, from the warm balmy days of the summer to the cold frost of winter. I have also appreciated the natural harvest it Read more…