Motorcycle Live 2018
Anyone interested in motorbikes will surely know that the annual Motorcycle Live show is on at the NEC this week, on until Saturday 24th you still have time to get yourselves there as our reporter Lara Platman says there are some bargains to be had, stunning bikes to see and a whole lot of bikes to try your hand at. As a new rider I am particularly keen to ‘sit on’ bikes to see if my feet are comfortable on the floor at standstill, to...
A burning question – Petrol or Diesel?
Petrol or diesel? It’s one of the first questions car buyers need to ask Petrol or diesel – which is right for you? There are many factors to consider when buying a new car. How much will it cost me to run? How much fuel will the car use? How much will my tax and insurance cost? Size, colour, brand, model, there are many different options to consider across the market. So when it comes to the type of fuel, how do you know...
First Drive: BMW M850i
The 8 Series returns after a 20-year absence – and heralds BMW’s future direction writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? .It’s been almost 20 years since the last BMW 8 Series; the two-door coupe traces its history to the Frankfurt Motor show in 1989 and was BMW’s technology showpiece of its time. Dubbed the ‘E31’, it was powered by 5.0-litre V-12 that produced 300 horsepower. Over its lifetime it...
