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Taking a Look At The Powerful Range Rover SVR
It was in 1970 that Range Rover launched a brand new take on the classic four by four vehicle, based on the foundations set by the mighty Land Rover. The first ever production Range Rover was exhibited at the Musée du Louvre in Paris that same year, and...
A Brief History of The One-Off 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider
It was the first car to be designed by the prolific and world renowned designer, Pietro Frua, as part of his carrozzeria. The sleek and sophisticated looking 1946 Fiat 1100C Spider classic car was recently put up for auction by Bonhams, in Scottsdale on...
Some Top Tips For Customising Your First Classic
You’re probably feeling on top of the world after passing your driving test, however that excitement can be short lived once you realise how difficult it can be to find your very first car. With the hunt for a decent runaround being quite tricky, it’s not...
Lesser Known Motorway Offences You Could Be Penalised For
There are quite a few reasons why you can be penalised, while driving on the motorway. Of course some of the most common offences that people are caught doing are speeding, and using a mobile phone behind the wheel. Believe it or not, there are still some...
The rules about black and silver number plates on classic cars
Any proud owner of a classic car usually wants to keep the vehicle as close to its original condition as possible. Owners will do their best to make everything from the paintwork to the performance of the classic is preserved, or restored.
What Does The Colour of Your Car Say About You?
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the most popular car colour in Britain at the moment is grey. Silver used to be the go-to colour every year between 2000 and 2008. However, these days the colour doesn’t even get into the...
Looking to sell your motorbike online? Here’s how
How to sell your motorcycle online There are lots of way of selling a motorcycle or scooter but the online world opens up a wider audience and allows people to take a good look at what you are selling. Before you attempt to sell your bike online, take a...
Rea continues winning in controversial Argentinian world superbike round
Multiple world champion Jonathan Rea picked up two more wins, and a second place, at an Argentinian world superbike round surrounded in controversy. The five-time champ had already sealed the 2019 title two weeks ago in France but the world championship...
6 of The Best Aston Martin Classic Cars From History
The major British independent auto-manufacturer started life in a workshop, originally known as “Martin & Bamford Ltd”, ran by the two co-founders, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. It was Bamford’s driving success in the Aston Clinton Hill Climb, that...
Top five roads to ride in the British Midlands
To some, the Midlands may appear as attractive as a grey cardigan, but you’d be surprised. I’ve spent the last 15 years road testing bikes around the Midlands, and I’m always surprised by the little gems of beauty. It may not have the dramatic landscape...
Should I… buy a cheap motorbike crash helmet?
Go to pretty much any motorcycle show and you’ll find traders flogging off cheap riding gear. Should you snap it up or run a mile? In particular, is it a good idea to buy a cheap crash helmet. Insidebikes gives their opinion… ‘No’ is pretty much the...
What’s So Special About The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale?
The iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer, Alfa Romeo, never fails to generate excitement and passion with its car creations. One of the most spectacular examples of the Italian marques’ prowess, is perhaps one of the most stunning sports cars ever...