Automotive
Graham Bell filmed being towed across the Arctic Circle at almost 120mph
This is the moment former Winter Olympian Graham Bell set a world record by being towed across the Arctic Circle at almost 120mph - on SKIS. Bell, 51, braved temperatures of -28C for the daring attempt at Jaguar Land Rover's Arctic Revi Test Centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. After putting on a pair of skis, the Brit was towed by the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake at 117mph - smashing the previous record for 'fastest towed speed on skis' of 70mph. Bell,...
Ferrari F1 car raced to victory twice by Michael Schumacher set to sell for millions
The Ferrari F2001 is described as the most important modern Formula 1 race car and among the most significant competition cars in any collection worldwide. With Michael Schumacher behind the wheel, chassis number 211 crossed the line first in two races during the 2001 season, including at the Monaco Grand Prix. The German driver ended up winning the 2001 F1 Championship, with chassis 211 playing a pivotal role in his victory. A landmark Ferrari F1 car raced to victory twice...
In the future we will be driving around in ‘cars’ which FLOAT thanks to magnetic levitation
Cars of the future will be bubble-like pods which FLOAT thanks to magnetic levitation, if one award-winning designer has her way. ‘The Float’ concept, which is made using transparent glass, is based around the car becoming more of a social space. It is made up of pods which can be added or removed via a magnetic belt which runs around the exterior. Power is 100 per cent electric and there are no wheels, with The Float moving around via magnetic...
This car could be yours – if you can figure out where it is
Former supermodel and petrolhead Jodie Kidd is set to launch the first ever nationwide live treasure hunt - for a CAR. The TV presenter was on hand this morning to provide fans with the first clue to the car’s secret location – a trumpet. Those that correctly guess the iconic location of the VW Golf, hidden in plain sight somewhere in the UK, could be rewarded with the keys. With just 36 hours to solve the mystery, potential winners must...
In pictures: Land Rover tows 110 tonne road train through Australian outback
This is the extraordinary moment a Land Rover towed a 110-TONNE road train through the Australian outback. The Land Rover Discovery has a maximum certified towing capacity of 3.5-tonnes on public roads. But to show what the £55,000 off-road was really capable of, Land Rover took a model out to the Lasseter Highway in the Northern Territory. They then hooked the Discovery up to a 100-metre long, seven-trailer road train and towed it for almost ten miles. On the route,...
Rolls-Royce owner plasters £250k car in Star Wars Stickers
A Star Wars fan has gone over to the marque side of customisation and plastered stickers from the sci-fi classic -- all over his £256,000 Rolls Royce. The 155mph Rolls-Royce Dawn is one of the world's most expensive and desirable convertibles. But having a luxury British car wasn't enough for the owner of this Roller - who might feel the force of the style police when they see it. The owner of a brand-new Rolls-Royce has covered their luxury car...
Speeding drivers slowing down due to scarecrows…including a mooning policeman
Scare tactics were being used on speeding drivers in a quaint village - by effigies of Donald Trump waiting at a bus stop and a mooning policeman. Rather than lobbying the local authority with demands for speed cameras to be installed, villagers took an innovative DIY approach to the problem. Somerton Villagers have filled their streets with scarecrows in an effort to stop people speeding through. Homemade scarecrows have popped up along the edge of the road in Somerton, Oxon,...
Driver lucky to be alive after wrapping car around a lamppost
A driver had a miracle escape when they lost control of their sports car and ploughed into a LAMPPOST. Shocking images show how the Toyota MR2 was almost ripped in half by the impact of the collision at around 5pm on Sunday (17/9). Incredibly, the motorist managed to walk from the mangled wreckage with just minor injuries following the horror smash near Alvaston, Derbs. Derbyshire Police said the driver crashed the flash motor after hitting standing water on the A50...
A motorist died after he parked on M5 and was hit by a lorry
A motorist has died after he parked in a hard shoulder and was hit by a lorry. The M5 northbound was shut following the smash at 4.40am today (Thurs) causing miles of tailbacks during the morning rush hour. Police have found the victim's car on the hard shoulder and believe he parked up and got out before he was stuck by the HGV and then other vehicles. The horrific crash took place between J16 and J14 in South Gloucestershire and...