Leisure Archive
(October 2022)

25 October 2022

Clive Sutton prepares to celebrate 100th birthday of Carroll Shelby Cobra

High-performance and luxury car specialist Clive Sutton has announced plans to offer the widest ever selection of official Shelby-related vehicles as part of a year-long celebration of Carroll Shelby’s 100th birthday. Clive Sutton has imported Shelby vehicles to the UK for more than 15 years and is the UK’s only official distributor. With plans to Read more…

Porsche 718 Boxster review

Over the years, the Boxster has proven itself to be the benchmark roadster. The timeless looks of the car, along with the coveted Porsche name, are enough to tempt anyone who loves wind-in-your-hair motoring. The latest generation of the mid-engined two-seater drop-top is propelled by a flat four-cylinder ‘boxer’ powerplant with turbocharging. The current model Read more…

All-new Mazda CX-60 PHEV

The all-new Mazda CX-60 will arrive in the UK this autumn to expand Mazda’s award-winning SUV range. Joining the UK line-up above the ever-popular 2022 Mazda CX-5, the Mazda CX-60 flagship SUV is launched with Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid technology powertrain, which combines a Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor and Read more…

New Genesis Electrified G80 2022 review

Genesis is still new to the UK, but it’s got some serious backing. Its parent company is Hyundai, and it was one of Hyundai’s big saloons – called the Genesis – that initially spawned the decision to spin off Genesis into a brand. By Tim Barnes-Clay. Having Hyundai technology under the bonnet is no bad Read more…

BMW named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the Business Car Awards 2022

BMW was triumphant at the 2022 Business Car Awards in September, securing five prized category wins, including the prestigious Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Award. Besides receiving the headline award, the BMW i4, 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 were each recognised as best in their respective classes. On presenting BMW with the award for Read more…

Changing gundog breeds and the rise of the HPR

Matt Limb OBE looks at the growing poplularity of hunt, point and retrieve gundogs from Europe and the role of traditional English breeds. I have to confess that I am a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to a day’s picking-up or standing on a peg on a driven shoot. I was always taught Read more…