With BTCC back in action this weekend, here’s a reminder of what happened last time out along with ratings from our BTCC Correspondent.It was yet another great day of racing in the BTCC, this time at Rockingham. There may have been a few more notable rough moves, but in general the closeness of the racing was…
2016 SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.8 TSI | Review
With the current SEAT Ibiza nearing the end of a lengthy lifecycle, the Cupra has been hotted-up for one final fling. Is this Ibiza still up for all-night rave, or is it now more last tango in Benidorm?You remember 2008, right? A time when George W. Bush was still President of the United States, ‘Rockstar’…
Friday Photo – BTCC Audi A4 quattro Super Tourer with Frank Biela
Twenty years ago the British Touring Car Championship was reaching peak popularity with global motorsport fans. On track, the 1996 season was being dominated by an all-conquering silver machine.Full disclosure – the Audi A4 quattro Super Tourer is, without doubt, the favourite BTCC machine of ESM‘s Editor. Ever. He even has the t-shirt, although it’s a little…
F1 – Buttoned up, or down and out, for Jenson?
After a fairly dull and dismal Italian Grand Prix on track, the only major talking point from the weekend was McLaren’s 2017 driver lineup. Does it mean things are all over for JB?It’s a classic McLaren piece of stage management. Stoffel Vandoorne joins Fernando Alonso as the two race drivers for 2017, whilst Buttons retains…
Ned Jasper – Friday Video – What makes a good car advert?
With one of the best car adverts of late banished from our TV screens, Ned takes aim at those making, and scrutinising, those commercials. Nowadays, you’d be hard pushed to go out and not find an example of health and safety. We drive our cars with seat belts, airbags and countless electronic systems which prevent…
BTCC 2016 – Knockhill – Reviewed and Rated
The annual trip to Scotland produced some fantastic racing, especially amongst the front runners, which hopefully now means we can forget about the driving standards furore of Snetterton.Three of the most experienced drivers on the grid came to the fore with a win apiece, demonstrating outstanding defensive driving and a classic charge through the field….
Friday Video – Shocking New Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford Performance is quite proud of the shock absorbers fitted to the new Ford F-150 Raptor. So much so that they’ve made a video to celebrate. For us, it’s just an excuse to see the forthcoming pick-up truck looking awesome in the desert. What’s so special about these shock absorbers? Having been jointly developed with Fox, the…
Friday Photo – Nissan Bladeglider hits Rio
Remember the ZEOD RC, and the DeltaWing before it? Nissan’s fascination with narrow-track and electric power continues, but now in the form of something that could actually appear on the street. Oh, and with a drift mode.According to Nissan, this is the future of electric cars that enthusiasts shouldn’t be scared of. That a car can be…
BTCC 2016 – Snetterton – Reviewed and Rated
After a long break BTCC finally returned this week. There was chaos at Snetterton, and our BTCC Correspondent has got stuck into the big debate about driving standards. Which side of the fence are you on about it? The British Touring Car Championship returned at Snetterton following the traditional mid-season six week break and oh…
Opinion – Why contemporary F1 is boring, statistically
The Hungarian Grand Prix is often regarded as being a processional affair, with limited overtaking opportunities. This weekend’s event is therefore unlikely to liven up a Formula 1 era that is the most one-sided in a generation. ESM’s editor has donned his anorak and crunched the numbers from 1998 to present.Cast your mind back to…
Tame Geek – 2016 Tesla Model S 90D Review
He’s been on the hunt for a while, but our good friend the Tame Geek has finally managed to track down a Tesla. Here’s his review which was first posted over on the Tame Geek ‘site.A little of background if you don’t know why this car is important. In 2008 during the global financial apocalypse,…
Photo Gallery – 2016 Newcastle NE1 Motor Show
Following the success of the first event in 2015, the NE1 Motor Show was back in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at the weekend. ESM went along to see what was new. New for this year was typical North East weather of grey skies and rain. Not perfect, but it did bring back memories of Goodwood from a fortnight previous at least….
