Car Reviews – Take to the Road

Worshiping at the altar of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Niall Julian — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:29:57 +0000

It is often said that fans of Alfa Romeo hold the marque on a pedestal, one that is akin to an almost religious like devotion. For many Alfisti, worshiping at the altar of the Italian...

Celebrating Alfa Romeo’s 110th anniversary with the Giulia Veloce

Niall Julian — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:27:34 +0000

Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th anniversary this year. It was a significant milestone, making it one of the oldest manufacturers in the world. While the celebrations were hampered by COVID19, Alfa pressed ahead with the...

40 years on the Audi quattro has still got it

Niall Julian — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:22:51 +0000

The Audi quattro, which celebrated its 40th birthday this year, is one of the all time great sports coupes. It ushered in a new era for the motor car, successfully bringing 4×4 technology to the...

Hands on with the Caterham Seven 270R

Niall Julian — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:09:45 +0000

There is something very special about a Caterham. It is of course the modern day iteration of the legendary Lotus 7, Colin Chapman’s answer to the ultimate kit car. It was a concept that turned...

This Golf GTi is a Keeper – 1995 VW Golf GTi Mk3 8v Review

Niall Julian — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:57:06 +0000

When it comes to cars, there’s always one that we petrolheads have dreamed of owning. I actually have quite a substantial list of dreams cars I would love to own one day. But every so...

Take to the Road Review: 1959 Aston Martin DB4

Niall Julian — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:04:01 +0000

Of all the British automotive brands that have come and gone, there is one that is guaranteed to stir the emotions. And that is Aston Martin. It is a name that evokes style, luxury and...

Take to the Road Review: 1986 Toyota MR2 Mk1

Niall Julian — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:20:36 +0000

Nostalgia for all things 1980s is very big right now. As a kid of the 80s I can remember when the Toyota MR2 was brand new. Back then sports cars were a rare sight in...

Take to the Road Review: 1975 BMW 2002tii

Niall Julian — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:38:04 +0000

The BMW 2002tii and the 02 Series is often credited with laying the foundations for the revival of the Bavarian automotive manufacturers fortunes. Looking back over the companies history, expensive models such as the BMW...

Take to the Road Video Feature: Driving an Electric Beetle

Niall Julian — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:16:00 +0000

Electric and hybrid cars are all the rage these days with all the major car manufacturers scrambling to offer their own take on this new and fast growing sector of the automotive industry. Most seem...

Take to the Road Video Feature: The Sporty V12 – 1988 Jaguar XJS V12

Niall Julian — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:18:29 +0000

As an opening statement, declaring that the Jaguar XJS V12 is sporty is probably a little controversial. Perhaps as controversial as the XJS itself when it was launched in 1975. Now I’m not going to...