Leisure Archive
(August 2022)

22 August 2022

ID. Buzz crowned Best Electric Car

“Second-life plans for the ID. Buzz, combined with fantastic design, prove that electric vehicles with built-in sustainable futures don’t have to be the hair-shirt option,” says Marie Claire’s Sustainability Awards judge and Auto Trader editorial director, Erin Baker. “Bi-directional integrated charging also gets a big tick from us.” “A leap ahead of its competitors and competitively priced, Read more…

2,500-hour journey from barn-find to barnstorming beauty

Hilton & Moss leverages its industry leading facilities and expertise to restore a beautifully original 1963 series 1 Jaguar E-Type to its former glory. Leveraging its expansive 125,000 sq/ft site and a highly skilled team of specialists with over 100 years of combined experience, Hilton & Moss pours passion, care and end-to-end service into restoration Read more…

Autumn walks warning

Matt Limb OBE looks at the risks to our dogs’ health that will be lurking in the hedgerows in the coming weeks. It is that time of year again, the late rays of summer sun encouraging you to get out with the dog for an extended walk, knowing that in just a few weeks we Read more…

The new BMW iX1 and BMW X1

Distinctive new styling, increased spaciousness and enhanced connectivity mark out the new BMW X1. Featuring a new distinctive design, a high level of electrification across the range and the latest in connectivity, the new BMW X1 builds on the concept of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the premium compact segment. An expanded standard specification, Read more…

Long Awaited: The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase

Bentley is bringing a new focus on wellness to its model range with the launch of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase – a new grand touring SUV that builds on the strengths of the Bentayga to become a new luxury flagship, extending the latest product range to five models. Introduction to the Bentayga EWB – The Read more…

Innovative new sponsorship announced for Land Rover Burghley

Bates Saddles are to sponsor a new Athletes and Owners’ Lounge at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (1st–4th September). The support of saddle-makers Bates will enable the CCI5* horse trials – the highlight of the international autumn eventing calendar – to provide riders and owners of the world-class horses competing at Land Rover Burghley with Read more…

Countdown to the 2022 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

Land Rover Burghley is back! After two “fallow years” because of the pandemic, the world-famous horse trials is once more back in its traditional place in the calendar (1st-4th September) and heralds the end of the British summer season. By Catherine Austen. White marquees pop up like geometric mushrooms; the grandstands are erected; and the Read more…

12 August 2022

The British Motor Show 2023

The British Motor Show returns in 2023 with more cars, more entertainment and more fun. • An amazing day out for the whole family • Fantastic driving experiences, amazing stunt shows & live arena displays • Test drives, supercar experiences and rides for kids & adults • Hundreds of new, classic, modified, motorsport & supercars Read more…