Yesterday, comedian and Guardian columnist Steve Coogan published an honest and cutting appraisal of the BBC’s Top Gear, following the most recent upset caused by Clarkson, May and Hammond’s misguided comments about Mexicans. As a fan of Coogan’s comedy turns and appreciation of his petrolhead sensibilities, this account of the world’s most popular motoring programme rings [...]
Being a certified petrolhead/car bore/motoring geek (delete as applicable) can be tricky, especially in these modern and environmentally obsessed times. Mention you’re into cars among the nations chattering classes in 2010 and you will no doubt find yourself on the defensive, on your own, or deflecting suggestions you are wholly responsible for the Mediterranean weather [...]
Geneva. The jewel in the European motor show crown, and choice venue for worthy world exclusives. This year was no different, with a host of fresh metal for the gathered motoring media to sink their teeth into. The main precursor to the 2010 Salon International de l’Auto was the Monday night Volkswagen Group preview evening [...]
