I love the Monaco Grand Prix. Yes, it can be a bit of a procession at times, like this year in fact, but there is still something about it which captures the imagination and makes it a must-see event, whether just on TV or by actually being there. This year it was the TV for me unfortunately, but Monaco still looked glorious bathed in Mediterranean sunshine. It’s two years since I last went and I’m Read more…

Do you remember the first time you stalled a car? Now imagine if stalling your car did not result in an embarrassing fumble to quell the demented blaring horns of the queuing traffic behind you but instead resulted in instant death by thousand-foot plunge, ironically, onto the road below. Welcome to the future of the flying car. There’s a reason that flying cars have not, so to speak, taken off: they’re rubbish. For starters, think Read more…

There was a time a few years ago when Michael Schumacher and Ferrari kept on winning everything in Formula One, and it got boring. This year, we’ve seen a complete up-ending of the old order with teams such as Ferrari and McLaren struggling just to get to the finish sometimes, let alone score points. While at the top of the pile, basking in the glory, we’ve got names such as Brawn and Red Bull. Well, Read more…

We’ve all felt the sting of getting ripped off in one way or another, whether it’s from a getting lousy meal in a restaurant or paying to see a bad movie. Or it’s being taken advantage of when having your car serviced. It’s an honest reaction as most people aren’t familiar with the inner workings of their vehicles, and are then a greater target for cheats. Ever had a mechanic tell you he needs to Read more…