They could have been Car to Be Seen in ’09
We are a bit late this year announcing our Car to Be Seen in finalists. But I can tell you which new models have been taken off the final shortlist. Our honourable mentions are, for 2009, the following. Audi A4 The Quattro models are fine but the front-wheel-drive model struggles with grip. We like […]
Lucire TV: Mini John Cooper Works tested
Yes, we know the title card needs a bit of tweaking, but Steve, our video editor–producer, is stuck in jury duty. But do enjoy our Mini John Cooper Works road test—you can catch the same in the next print edition and online here later today. Our photographs for the article, by Tanya Sooksombatisatian, were wonderful—we’ve […]
Top model Jodie Kidd kicks off Fiat’s EcoDrive
Last year, we said the Fiat 500 would be the Car to Be Seen in—and this year, more people are getting on board the popular retro-styled subcompact car. After celebrating Barbie’s 50th anniversary with a pink 500 last week (below), Fiat has announced that British top model Jodie Kidd was the first Briton to […]
Audi to celebrate centenary at Goodwood
The company which is now Audi was founded in 1909 by August Horch, and its centenary will be celebrated at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. As the ‘featured marque’ at the event, those attending will see historical Audi models, including the famous Auto Union C and D Type racers, and the rally-conquering Audi […]
Annah Stretton receives Veuve Clicquot award for New Zealand
Designer, publisher and magazine editor Annah Stretton has received the Veuve Clicquot Award for New Zealand for her entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The Award is given to women business achievers who exemplify the qualities of Mme Clicquot. ‘Apart from her own personal quest for success, Annah’s significant commitment to philanthropic causes made her stand out. […]
Chevrolet shows off its 2010 Camaro
Here are some of the first videos of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, a new American sports car based on the platform of the Holden Commodore. The R&D team was jointly Australian and American—Aussies arguably have a better grasp of engineering modern, full-size, rear-drive platforms—but the styling is unashamedly American, inspired by the original 1960s’ Camaros. […]
Heidi Klum appears with Barbie’s life-size New Beetle Cabriolet
Photo: Volkswagen of America/Lisa Rose With Barbie’s 50th birthday, Volkswagen has created a life-size version of her New Beetle Cabriolet, in bright pink, pictured here with supermodel Heidi Klum. The life-size pink Malibu Barbie New Beetle convertible made its début at Barbie’s Malibu Dream House exclusive birthday celebration, celebrating Mattel’s iconic doll’s 50th anniversary. […]
Stockholm is Europe’s first Green Capital
We were delighted to hear that Stockholm has been named the first European Green Capital by the European Commission. Stockholm is one of our favourite cities, and even though it never got congested compared to many European cities, the forward-thinking Swedes still implemented a congestion charge. The city has integrated environmental issues into its […]
The search for the next Miss Sweden has begun
The search for the next Miss Sweden has begun. My own affiliation with this pageant—Fröken Sverige to use its name in its native language—began six years ago, and I am happy to say this year I will be far more involved. I will let the publicity machine talk about my role in due course. […]
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Salon de Genève
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California visited the Salon de Genève to support US automakers exhibiting there, as well as to highlight alternative energies for cars, a cause that he has championed. Although he did venture to the Lamborghini to look at one of its latest models. You may also like Porsche reveals 918 Spyder concept […]
