Trump riots: Which Wall Street banks and tech titans have paused political donations? January 13, 2021 The violent riots at the Capitol last week have cast a shadow over American democracy and raised questions over US President Donald Trump’s fitness to hold office. But the shocking insurrection, in which five people died, has also sent shockwaves through the business world. A host of US companies, including Wall Street banks and Silicon [...]
Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons January 11, 2021 The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?
Meet the VN5, a London cab for packages, not people January 8, 2021 The LEVC VN5 is an efficient plug-in hybrid van based on the TX taxi. Tim Pitt puts it to work clearing his office.
Alfa Romeo breaks auction record in a buoyant classic car market January 7, 2021 A restored Alfa Romeo GT Junior has sold for £50,000 in an online auction. The stylish coupe made nearly twice its typical market value.
Thames freeport bid could be ‘transformative’ for region, says estuary chief January 6, 2021 The envoy for the Thames Estuary has said a bid to develop one of the UK’s new freeports on the river would be “transformative” for the region. Kate Willard, who is spearheading redevelopment attempts along the Thames, was speaking after Forth Ports and DP World unveiled their plan for a freeport on the estuary at [...]
Porsche Taycan Turbo review: fast-forward to the electric future January 5, 2021 The warp-speed Porsche Taycan Turbo isn’t the best electric car on paper. But, says Tim Pitt, it is on the road.
UK and Turkey sign post-Brexit free trade deal December 29, 2020 The UK and Turkey have signed a free trade deal that will secure tariff-free trading arrangements between the two countries after Britain leaves the EU. The continuity deal, signed today by trade secretary Liz Truss, means the existing trade relationship will be maintained after the Brexit transition period ends this week. The two countries also [...]
Covid has led to classic auction boom says Car and Classic CEO Tom Wood December 21, 2020 We speak with Tom Wood, CEO of Car & Classic, about how the market has changed – and which cars have rocketed in value.
The story of a saga of collectors and the museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga December 15, 2020 The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, which is one of the most important art collections of the 20th century, was formed in only two generations. Its precursor was August Thyssen, the second Baron’s grandfather, who exchanged letters with the sculptor Rodin and even acquired several of his works. August’s third son, the first Baron Thyssen, managed to gather [...]
The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 7 – S2E7 hots up December 11, 2020 *** SPOILERS AHEAD: If you haven’t watched the most recent episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2, look away now*** We’re coming into the home stretch with this second season of The Mandalorian, a series that has been the jewel in the Disney+ crown and no doubt was behind their recent decision to greenlight shows for [...]