Today brings a double-barrel of EngageSportMode goodness at either end of the automotive economic spectrum. So whether you’re scrimping by on £30k worth of benefits from your seven children, or if you’re Fred Goodwin, there’s something for everyone. Anyway, without further a topical money slur, let us proceed. I Could Afford That! The clue for this is…
Crap Cars I Like #1 1997 to 2001 Honda Prelude
I’ll be honest, this is a slightly inauspicious start for the Crap Cars I Like feature. Labelling the 5th generation Honda Prelude as “crap” is possibly a little bit strong, and does disservice to a rather commendable car. But then again, just look at it: Buying a coupe should be an episode in taking the stylish…
The return of Top Gear?
So, Top Gear returned to our screens tonight for the start of the eighteenth (indeed, 18th!) series. I have to admit I didn’t even realise it was on. Having watched Clarkson, Hammond and May dissolve into cliches of themselves over the past nine years, Top Gear has recently been something to tolerate not enjoy. It…
An update on the Auris Hybrid
My mam sent me this photo of the Auris Hybrid tested earlier in the week. Looking at it, I just can’t get the thought “Fridge-freezer” from my head. Probably explains the humming….
Stealth and Safety
What car would a Ninja drive? Maybe a Nissan Skyline GT-R for some knockout power or perhaps a Honda NSX for shuriken sharp handling? Or, what about an electric car; smooth and serene, thus allowing them to sneak up on their intended target without being heard? If so, the car ESM has driven today may…
Forza 4 Ruined My Life
Following on from an earlier post, I did eventually track down an Xbox 360 with Forza Motorsport 4. As a result I’ve been fully engrossed in the most amazing virtual racing experience. Ever. And have completely forgotten how to post on here. However, I bring news of an impending test drive in a thoroughly modern…
Car of the Year: ESM is ahead of the curve
Today the seven cars nominated for the 2012 Car of the Year award were unveiled.To summarise the choices are: – Chevrolet Volt (hybrid schmybrid), – Citroen DS5 (seriously?!), – Fiat Panda (hurrah!), – Ford Focus (yawn….snore), – Toyota Yaris (………………), – Volkswagen Up! (an ESM favourite), And, finally, what’s this at number seven? Could it…
A crack addiction is probably cheaper
Today I almost spent £200 on an Xbox 360. For someone who has always been a lifelong PlayStation owner, this is very much “a big deal” for me. The reason for the sudden brand allegiance swap? Forza Motorsport 4. This game has been out for a couple of months now, and it caught my eye…
It might be a Bank Holiday, but ESM doesn’t sleep.
Well, unless you count the 12 hours of slumber last night/this morning/this afternoon. But that’s not important. What is important is moving this blog forward,and to do so I’m going to introduce the feature categories I intend to update on a regular basis. So without any further ado, here we go: CCIL – Which stands…
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from Engage Sport Mode. Granted it’s 16 hours or so late, but try spending NYE with no phone signal. And here’s a very important photo; the Panda’s Sport button
The 2011 awards edition
Like any good motoring related journal, Engage Sport Mode endeavours to have some end of year awards type ceremony. Due to its infancy, ESM doesn’t have a glitzy hotel ceremony with burlesque dancers and champagne. Instead, it’s the equivalent of some pork-scratchings and half a plastic cup of warm cava. And only two awards. And…
The first rule of Engage Sport Mode
1.Do not allow yourself to be overtaken by someone driving a Toyota Prius It doesn’t matter what you drive. If you allow yourself to be overtaken by a Prius, you’re not trying hard enough. Prius owners are smug enough already. Do not further their smugness by letting them believe they have beaten you.
