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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo Q4
Release The Beast This review is going to be a little bit different. If you want to know what the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is like, then I can direct you to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 Turbo 280hp Q4 we had in late last year. So what have I got this time? From the outside, […]
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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Stelvio
★★★★☆ | Alfa Romeo Stelvio – Alfa Romeo’s Power House What Have We Got? Alfa Romeo has buckled to the trend and launched a very sporty SUV into the ever popular SUV market. It’s big and rather good looking but can it wow you and win you over, away from the competition? Driving The downside for […]
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BOOK REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1978 – 1985
For any Alfa Romeo fan or ‘Alfisti’ as they call themselves, Matteo Licata’s book on the much ignored Giulietta from 77 – 85 is an absolute must.
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The Motoring New Years Honours 2018
New years honours 2018 What a year 2017 has been. Some launches, some vehicles with a difference and now to the top three. The Almost Ran There are things l like and then there are a few things l really dislike. I’m talking about the Fiat 124 Spider. Compared to the Mazda MX-5 that it […]
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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
Snap-Happy Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo has been missing from the compact executive car market since the axe fell on the 159 in 2011. You’d hope then that over the last six years the Italian manufacturer might have got its new car right. If you have read the hype elsewhere, believe it! Thankfully the Giulia isn’t […]
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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Romeo MiTo
★★★ | Alfa Romeo MiTo I always wanted a MiTo. It’s the cheapest and easiest way into Alfa Romeo ownership. Unlike years ago, it won’t fall apart. I almost bought one but university called and so the idea was put on the back burner. When I had finished uni I bought a camper van with […]
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CLASSIC CAR REVIEW | 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider
Think Alfa Romeo Spider and you instantly think of a gawky Dustin Hoffman and a sexy siren that is Anne Bancroft. The Spider, like Ms Bancroft aged gracefully with very little input from science or cosmetics. Here we take a look at a 1992 Spider that is some 25 years into the production run. Launched […]
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CLASSIC CAR | Alfasud 1.3
All good things come from the ‘South’ Bruno Tonioli isn’t the only quick stepping rapid rumba dancer to come from Italy. In 1972 a motoring equivalent named the Alfasud was unleashed to the motoring world. I have more than a soft spot for the Alfasud. If I am ever asked what car would be top […]
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CAR REVIEW: Alfa Romeo 4C
If you’ve stopped staring at the picture and started reading, you might be wondering what the incredibly sexy automobile in front of you could be. ★★★★ With something as low, lithe and purposeful as this, you might be expecting it to have a prancing horse on the badge and a price tag of over £150,000. […]
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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV
★★ | Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV It seems the default choice for a premium hatchback these days is Teutonic in origin. Whether it has a three-pointed star, four rings or a blue and white roundel, the Germans seem to have the market all wrapped up. What if you want some passion with your prestige though? Step […]
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CAR REVIEW | Auto, Erotic?
While we all like to think we’re not swayed by fancy cars, there’s no doubt the right motor can aid access to the pants of others. Whether it’s through first impressions or a well-placed mattress in the back, here’s my top 10. Aston Martin With most of this list I’ve had to specify a single […]