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Ducati is a brand close to my heart. They are one of the most recognisable and aspirational brands in the world. They have achieved incredible success in both motorsport and on the showroom floor, creating some of the best and most beautiful bikes ever to grace the highways and byways.
I was recently given the opportunity to ride the Desert X and Hypermoto Mono at a Ducati media day, That’s an invitation I’m not going to turn down.
In the heart of Emilia Romagna, Italy's revered 'Motor Valley', lies a symphony of speed, sophistication, and savoury delights. As an aficionado of automotive excellence and culinary indulgence, the invitation to the Motor Valley Fest ignited a fervour within me. This was the opportunity for me to embrace my love of chefs, foodie heaven with my newly found enthusiasm for the world of motors. With eagerness mounting, I embarked on a journey to this celebrated enclave, where tradition meets innovation and where the allure of horsepower intertwines with the art of gastronomy.
Last week I headed up to Yorkshire for the launch of the new Jeep Wrangler and Grand Jeep Cherokee, two superb off-roaders that put the fun into off-road adventures, blending rugged capability with exhilarating freedom.
What better way to test the Audi A6 plug-in hybrid than to take it 3500 miles across France and Spain visiting luxury chateaux, villas and sublime art exhibitions?
One rainy morning I set off, with the Audi A6 hybrid fully charged (39 miles range) and gassed up to the max, headed for Dover. The idea being to test the Avant over long distances for ease of use, mpg, drivability, handling, speed, space and comfort.
Back in 2009, a magazine was launched called Adventure Bike Rider magazine. It was the brainchild of Alun Davies, ABR Founder and Publisher.
ABR Magazine was perfectly placed to take advantage of the huge, gaping hole in the UK motorcycle media for a magazine that focused on the booming adventure bike sector.
The Maserati Grecale Trofeo, recently launched in the UK, is a five-seater SUV with a seriously fabulous engine borrowed from the MC20 supercar. It combines everyday family driving with a refined opulent interior and sporting credentials to put a satisfied grin on any driver's face. We took it for a spin to Bath and around the surrounding Somerset countryside, putting it through its paces on and off-road to see if it hits the sweet spot for a luxury brand SUV.
Less is more is a principle that emerges from the idea that simplicity and clarity lead to good design and a more harmonious life.
Many designers use this expression as a philosophy or inspiration to design things that are simple, yet beautiful. This expression first appeared in a poem by Robert Browning, Andrea del Sarto, in the year 1855.
“Yet do much less, so much less…Well, less is more, Lucrezia; I am judged.”
The Transalp name is one of the most iconic and long-standing names in the adventure bike hall of fame.
It was born in 1987 and was in continuous production right up until 2012 when it finally succumbed to declining sales.
Over the next 10 years, the name lay dormant, waiting and watching as the buying public’s tastes changed and the adventure bike was born again. In 2023 Honda revived the legendary name and boy, they did it justice.
What better way to test the Lexus RX500h F Sport than a trip to the fabulous Headland Hotel, a magnificent baroque 5-star folly perched on a cliff overlooking Fistral Beach down in Newquay, Cornwall? And the Lexus RX500h was the perfect touring companion, luxury first-class travel all the way.
