Abarths at Helen Browning’s Royal Oak – June 2022
Whilst a large event with lots of cars spread over an expansive venue is always a pleasure, it does not really qualify as a relaxing day out. So somet...
Thruxton Historic Festival – June 2022
There aren't many events that managed to run in both 2020 and 2021, but the Thruxton Historic Festival is one of the few that did. The original date o...
2019 Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi GT-Line (GB)
Thirty years ago, Kia had only recently launched in the UK, selling what was essentially a recycled previous generation Mazda 121 and Hyundai, having ...
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari – Modena (I) – June 2022 Update
The Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari, located in the centre of Modena, first opened in 2012. Complementing the Galleria Ferrari which is in Maranello, and is w...
Italian Passion for Speed – Cardiff – May 2022
The Italian Passion for Speed event, held in the amphitheatre-like setting in front of the Millenium Centre in Cardiff Bay is one of those events that...
2019 Abarth 595 Turismo 70th Anniversary Edition (GB)
Back in April 2010 I rented an early Abarth 500 from Hertz UK for a long weekend. I loved it so much, that later on the same day as I had returned it ...
Supercars on the Runway – Sywell – May 2022
The first "Supercars on the Runway" event was held in 2021. Building on the success of the inaugural "Supercars on the Hill" event at Shelsley Walsh i...
Prescott Italia – May 2022
It is no exaggeration to say that the Prescott Italia event has a troubled and lengthy conception. Noting comments in early 2020 from the newly appoin...
2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line (GB)
With sales of over 9.5 million units, the C Class is an important car for Mercedes and one which currently accounts for roughly 1 in 5 sales of cars w...
Caffeine & Machine – 21st May 2022
Such is the enduring appeal of Caffeine & Machine that this is my fifth visit in 2022. The venue scores highly for accessibility being right in th...