Wednesday, 13 January 2016 12:51 , by
James Smith
I had one of these in 1996. Was this the last good Lancia? A really great car which was fun to drive on b-roads but also very civilised for motorway cruising. Despite the practicality of a 4-door bodyshell, I think it would probably look better as a 2-door - but I suppose it's 'wolf in sheep's c...
Wednesday, 13 January 2016 12:14 , by
James Smith
“As was the case with Miles Davis in jazz, Bowie has come not just to represent his innovations but to symbolize modern rock as an idiom in which literacy, art, fashion, style, sexual exploration and social commentary can be rolled into one.”
Rolling Stone magazine
Bowie is the man who eleva...
Monday, 11 January 2016 15:15 , by
James Smith
Nigel Benn was a powerhouse among boxers.
Known to his fans as the Dark Destroyer, his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out all his opponents—half of them before the first round was over.
Monday, 11 January 2016 13:38 , by
James Smith
The Lotus Esprit was a really innovative supercar with a composite bodyshell made out of fiberglass with some pieces even made of plywood!
Great handling, supercar looks, and even an acceptable ride.
I bought one in 1994. ESU 417 was a 1983 copper bronze Turbo Esprit. After gettting the car ch...
Wednesday, 06 January 2016 23:12 , by
James Smith
St Tropez is a great holiday destination. Despite the hype and celebrity and showbiz connections, it really is still a fairly unspoiled fishing village.
St Tropez has almost no large hotels and certainly none of the concrete monsters that are so common along the Cote D'Azur.
If you can find a ...
Wednesday, 06 January 2016 23:00 , by
James Smith
What an incredible woman!
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by the pseudonym Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records...
Tuesday, 22 December 2015 18:15 , by
James Smith
Andy Warhol was really a creative genius.
Wikipeda says; Andy Warhol (/ˈwɔrhɒl/; born Andrew Warhola; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art.
His works explore the relationship between artistic expres...
Monday, 14 December 2015 16:04 , by
James Smith
The new 911 GT3 RS breaks boundaries – an experience we have no intention of keeping from you.
For that to be possible, nothing less than an explosion of power is required. Plus a tremendous amount of propulsion: the 4.0-litre flat-six engine delivers 368 kW (500 hp) and a torque of 460 Nm. W...