When tyres wear over the course of a grand prix, rubber is thrown off the cars and accumulates on the sides of the track. These chunks are called 'marbles', and drivers do their best to avoid them during the race. This is because they have the effect of making parts of ...
Well, if you really want to see competitive spirit in its rawest form, I’d recommend the moto polo. It’s based on Kazakh goat polo but instead of riding goats, you’re on motorbikes. And instead of using a severed head, it’s a swollen size five football. Then the rules are ble...
Granted, the X7 is a very heavy car, so it doesn't feel as light on its feet as, say, a Porsche Cayenne, but it's still more agile than a Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes GLS – especially in the most powerful M60i versions. “You wouldn't describe the X7 as being a fun car ...
the Jeep Wrangler is not the car for you – a Land Rover Defender is much more comfortable and refined. However, if you're looking for the best off-roader around, the Wrangler Rubicon is where we'd point you. With off-road goodies such as standard-fit knobbly tyres, three differential ...
Where the Audi looks mopish as it apathetically walks a tightrope of understeer, the Giulia is lit up; grinning like a madman as it incinerates it rear tyres with 503bhp and sensational chassis balance. It looks fun. And makes you want to have a go. That’s the stuff marketing teams ...
Well, I also have a Mercedes coupe and a lotus, but I’m not big on showing off. 1 Reply Tony 5 years ago Reply to John Paul The only thing an electric car lacks is the noise and fumes. Electric cars are really fast and responsive, your comment makes absolutely no sense. 8...
The use of spacers within the wheel against the hub will cause the tyres to align with the edge of the arches, resulting in a wider footprint, which will enhance the handling of the vehicle overall. Locate your locking nut, and the key for it before you start. ...
After all, both a service and MOT involve safety checks for a vehicle’s tyres, brakes and seatbelts. However, the crucial distinction between a service and an MOT is as follows: a service is an optional vehicle inspection, carried out in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations, whereas...
"Because the optional off-road tyres leave the Defender so short on grip on the road, we’d recommend avoiding them in most cases." – Will Nightingale, Reviews Editor Driving overview Strengths Refined; comfortable ride; muscular and quiet engines; strong off-road capability Weaknesses Rivals ...
Thanks to the 911's beautifully weighted steering, which is communicative and incredibly accurate, you can push right to the limit of grip with total confidence – something that can’t be said of the Aston Martin Vantage or the Mercedes-AMG GT. ...