Official: Fisker Karma showcased at Harrods in London

Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, UK, Fisker, Electric, Luxury

Want to advertise a new plaything for the wealthy? The front windows at Harrods are the place to be. That’s where Aston Martin once displayed the Cygnet city car, and where Lexus showcased its hybrids a short while after. Little wonder, then, that Fisker has opted to park [...]

Report: BMW plan to provide 4,000 cars to Olympic dignitaries in London triggers controversy

Filed under: Sedan, Etc., BMW, UK, Luxury

The problem when a bunch of bigwigs want to do something good for the environment is that they won’t stop being bigwigs in order to do it. Getting a lot of VIPs together means a lot of private jets and limousines, and next thing you know, you’ve got a [...]

Lotus designs a pair of new test tracks for Top Gear Live

Filed under: UK, Event Alert

Few circuits in the world have gained as much notoriety as the Top Gear test track in Surrey, England. The show’s private playground plays host to the best performance machines and biggest celebrities. But Clarkson and company didn’t design the track themselves, it was set up by Lotus.
Now, Top Gear has [...]

Report: Obama now among foreign motorists who owe £50M in unpaid London congestion charges

Filed under: Government/Legal

According to The Daily Mail, the city of London has slapped President Barack Obama with a

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Alfa Romeo pits Man vs MiTo in four-mile race through London

Filed under: Motorsports, Marketing/Advertising, Alfa Romeo, UK

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Pitting a car against a runner along busy city streets is something you’d expect to see on an episode of Top Gear. This time, however, it’s Alfa Romeo that challenged athletes to a four-mile race through downtown London.
The contest pits [...]