Leisure Archive
(June 2021)

24 June 2021

Celebrating 70: Jaguar C-Type joins classic continuation family

The C-type, which was originally made between 1951 and 1953, was famed for its exceptionally fluid shape, by Jaguar Cars designer, aerodynamicist and artist Malcolm Sayer. The C-type won the gruelling Le Mans 24 Hours on its debut in 1951, scoring the first of Jaguar’s seven outright wins at the French endurance race. From 1952, Read more…

Honda Racing

In an amazing performance, the National Motos team took victory in the Superstock class and 5th overall on their CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, having started the race from 18th on the grid. After some shifting positions at the front of the category during the first half of the race, National Motos took the lead at the Read more…

Across the county on a vintage Bantam

I have never been a big fan of motor vehicles or motorcycles in general. Yes, they interest me, but from the functional viewpoint. Maybe that is why I drive a 4×4, often referred to as somewhat agricultural. But despite this, I do admire engineering, especially when that engineering is British. One of my early memories Read more…

Rolls-Royce ‘Boat Tail’ – A counterpoint to industrial luxury

“Historically, coachbuilding had been an integral part of the Rolls-Royce story. In the contemporary Rolls-Royce narrative, it has informed our guiding philosophy of Bespoke. But it is so much more. Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is a return to the very roots of our brand. It represents an opportunity for the select few to participate in the creation Read more…

Audi RS 6 Avant review

It’s mad, it’s bad, and it’s freakin’ terrifying. But terrifying in a good way – know what I mean? Actually, no, maybe you don’t. You see, you need to have bottomless pockets to afford this Audi. Buying a car this expensive and this close to all-electric vehicles taking over the world would be madness. Or Read more…

23 June 2021

Hold your horses! How to pass horses safely on the road

Horses are powerful animals and have extremely heightened senses. They are also ‘flight’ animals so if they become scared, they will revert back to their natural instinct. The British Horse Society has reported that nearly two horses are killed each week on UK roads. In the last year alone, 87 horses and four people have Read more…

Bringing the Morgan story to life

The Morgan Motor Company is completing the redevelopment of its visitor attraction, the Morgan Experience Centre, with the opening of its all-new interactive museum experience, The Archive Room. In line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, The Archive Room is now open to all visitors to Morgan in Malvern, both throughout the week and every Read more…

10 June 2021

New Volkswagen Golf review

There are loads of engines in the new Golf. All you need to know is that if you want it, VW will provide it – apart from a pure electric version. Why’s that? Well, the VW ID.3 model takes care of that side of things. For this review, I tested the new Golf R-Line 1.5-litre Read more…

9 June 2021

Jaguar F-PACE review

The result is enhanced torque delivery at low engine speeds for greater responsiveness. This version of the SUV is capable of 0-62mph in just 5.4 seconds. Oh, and in case you’re wondering – and I know you are – its top speed is 155mph. The handling is remarkable, considering this Jaguar is a mid-sized SUV. Read more…

Abarth celebrates 72nd anniversary

Italian-Austrian engineer Carlo Abarth founded Abarth & C., creating a brand that would become a performance legend, creating record-breaking cars, revolutionary tuning kits and winning historic races. The famous scorpion logo recognised by motoring enthusiasts worldwide was inspired by the founder’s zodiac sign. Abarth’s history and its logo are intertwined with its sporting victories, which Read more…