The Aston Martin Virage Volante is an out and out feelgood car. It’s not the quickest soft top in the world. The DB9 it’s based on isn’t the newest or freshest either. Neither matters. This is a car you’ll pause and look over your shoulder at as you walk away, the reassuring weight of that […] More »
By: DJ | September 1, 2011
The M3 is an icon – and with the 4.0-litre V8 under the bonnet, it’s the best it’s ever been. Antioxidants. They’re supposed to be good for you. As far as my medical prowess goes, that’s all I know. That’s all I want to know, too, because apparently dark chocolate is full of the stuff, […] More »
By: DJ | August 15, 2011
Teamspeeder “Trax” shares with us his experience behind the wheel of the new McLaren MP4-12C that many on the Team are anxiously awaiting delivery for. What’s refreshing about this review is that we get to hear from an unbiased consumer who has experience with the mighty mac’s main rival, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as this […] More »
By: DJ | August 4, 2011
Is this Maserati the best looking luxury convertible out there? Aston Martin owners might argue otherwise, but we reckon there is nothing else that comes close. Italian style combines with form and function in a truly delicious way. But we already knew that. The GranTurismo Convertible was launched in 2010 and, just 18 months later, […] More »
By: DJ | July 29, 2011
Teamspeed’s Karl Peskett gets behind the wheel of the baby Rolls. Fireworks. Dancing. An Air-force flyby. Thumping music. Crowds cheering. It’s not your average Saturday night in Singapore. The city is rehearsing (yes, you read that right) for its National Day Parade celebrations to be held in August. It means walking only, no matter where […] More »
By: DJ | July 27, 2011
Reviving the legendary 300SL Gullwing of 1954 wasn’t something Mercedes was going to take lightly. Rehashing iconic cars is a risky business after all – just look at VW’s first attempt at a Beetle redux. But Mercedes knew the SLS project was in safe hands, AMG taking it on to create its first wholly designed […] More »
By: DJ | July 24, 2011
The affable PR manager for Rolls-Royce leans in the window and says to me, “please, Karl, no burnouts.” With a wink and a smile, he adds to enjoy the drive. Well of course we will – it’s a Rolls-Royce after all. But unlike all the others, this particular Roller is unique. There’s only one of […] More »
By: DJ | July 24, 2011
